Travel guides & local tips
Practical, up-to-date advice for every country on your list — costs, transport, food, culture and news, written by our local hosts.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Hungary
A practical first-timer's guide to Hungary covering Budapest transit, costs, districts, and hidden gems from a local host.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Seychelles — and what it costs
Discover authentic Seychelles food, from Victoria Central Market street eats to sit-down Creole dinners. Real prices, local spots, and budget tips inside.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit United Kingdom
Discover the best time to visit the United Kingdom. Oliver Hughes breaks down weather, crowds, prices, and festivals by season to help you plan…
Costs & MoneyA week in Astana on a mid-range budget
Plan a week in Astana on a mid-range budget. Real prices for hotels, transit, food, and attractions in KZT. Expert tips for September travel.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Tanzania cost?
Discover realistic daily costs for a trip to Tanzania's capital, Dodoma. Budget breakdowns for accommodation, food, transport & attractions in TZS.
Culture & EtiquetteChina etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Master China etiquette in Beijing: greetings, dining manners, tipping myths, and tech tips for a respectful visit.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Nigeria cost?
Realistic budget breakdown for Nigeria: accommodation, food, transport, and attractions in Abuja using current NGN prices.
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Tallinn: every option and what it costs
Get from Tallinn Airport to the city center by bus, taxi, or private transfer. Real costs, times, and local tips for late September travel.
Culture & EtiquetteNorway etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Discover Norway etiquette tips for visitors: greetings, tipping, dress code, and nature rules in Oslo. Learn local customs for a respectful trip.
Living AbroadMoving to Rwanda: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical guide to moving to Rwanda: visas, opening bank accounts, getting SIM cards, and settling in Kigali with local insights.
Living AbroadMoving to Austria: visas, banking and SIM cards
Moving to Austria? Practical guide to visas, banking, SIM cards, and transit in Vienna. Real costs, laws, and tips for your first week.
Getting AroundGetting around San José: metros, taxis and passes
Discover how locals navigate San José: buses, red taxis, Uber, and walking tips for Barrio Escalante & Centro. Real fares & safety advice inside.
Living AbroadMoving to Fiji: visas, banking and SIM cards
Moving to Fiji? Learn the practical first-week setup for visas, banking with a TIN, SIM cards, and choosing the right Suva neighbourhood.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Singapore cost?
Discover realistic daily costs for Singapore in SGD. From hawker centre meals to hotels and transport, get a budget breakdown for budget, mid-range, and…
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Sri Lanka
Discover the best time to visit Sri Lanka. We break down weather, crowds, prices, and festivals by season to help you pick the perfect…
Culture & EtiquetteAlbania etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Master Albania etiquette with Endrit Hoxha. Learn dos and don'ts for greetings, tipping, dining, and dress in Tirana and beyond.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in France — and what it costs
Discover what to eat in France and realistic costs for 2026. From Marais falafel to Saint-Germain cafés, get honest prices and local tips.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Guatemala
A practical guide to Guatemala City for first-timers: best times to visit, zone safety, transport, costs in Quetzales, and hidden cultural gems.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Kenya — and what it costs
Discover what to eat in Kenya with honest prices for street food, nyama choma, and upscale dining in Nairobi. Your guide to Kenyan flavors.
Costs & MoneyA week in Hanoi on a mid-range budget
Plan a week in Hanoi on a mid-range budget. Real prices for food, hotels, and transit, plus tips on navigating the Old Quarter and…
