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.
Getting AroundGetting around Riga: metros, taxis and passes
How locals navigate Riga, Latvia: trams, buses, fares, passes, taxis, and when walking wins. Real tips and prices for your trip.
Living AbroadMoving to South Africa: visas, banking and SIM cards
Moving to South Africa? Practical guide to visas, banking, SIM cards, and settling in Pretoria—from a local's perspective.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Guatemala cost?
Realistic Guatemala City trip costs in quetzales: budget, mid-range, and comfortable daily totals for food, hotels, transport, and attractions. Local tips included.
News & UpdatesEstonia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Estonia in August 2026: Tallinn Fringe, Ironman aftermath, weather 15–22°C, festival tips, and local costs for travelers.
News & UpdatesLaos in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Laos in August 2026: monsoon flooding, Beerlao Badminton, Vu Lan festival, and practical tips for Vientiane. What you need to know now.
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Panama City: every option and what it costs
Discover the best ways to get from Tocumen Airport into Panama City, with real fares for metro, bus, taxi, and private transfers. Insider tips…
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Cyprus
First time in Cyprus? Get practical tips for Nicosia and beyond: best time to visit, how long to stay, buses and the Green Line…
News & UpdatesPeru in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Peru in August 2026: a local's guide to Lima's Santa Rosa festival, coffee fairs, garúa weather, costs, and practical tips for this week.
News & UpdatesBelgium in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Belgium in August 2026: weather, Flower Carpet wrap-up, prices, transport tips, and neighborhoods—your current local briefing from Brussels.
Living AbroadMoving to Turkey: visas, banking and SIM cards
Your practical first-week guide to moving to Ankara, Turkey: residence permits, bank accounts with local banks, SIM cards, transit cards, and district tips.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Finland cost?
Real Helsinki trip costs in 2026: €15 lunches, €120 hotels, €3.10 transit fares. A local's honest budget breakdown for budget, mid-range & comfortable travel…
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Italy
Discover the best time to visit Italy month-by-month: weather, crowds, prices, and festivals from Rome insider Sofia Romano. Find your perfect season.
News & UpdatesEgypt in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Cairo in August 2026: heat, festivals, GEM closure on Sept 2, metro updates, and local food tips. What travelers need to know now.
News & UpdatesEthiopia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Ethiopia in August 2026: rainy season, WHO conference in Addis, Enkutatash coming up, and practical travel tips. What you need to know now.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Nepal
First-timer's guide to Nepal: best time to visit, how long to stay, getting around, money, and insider tips from Kathmandu. Practical, honest, local.
Culture & EtiquetteSouth Korea etiquette: the dos and don’ts
South Korea etiquette: essential dos and don'ts on greetings, tipping, dining, dress, and small customs from a local host — plus practical tips for…
Living AbroadMoving to Israel: visas, banking and SIM cards
Moving to Israel? Your first-week guide: ETA-IL, teudat zehut, bank accounts, SIM cards, Rav-Kav, and health funds in Jerusalem.
News & UpdatesGeorgia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Tbilisi in August 2026: Rustaveli Avenue closed until November, metro disruptions, Stockton festival this weekend, and practical tips for the heat.
News & UpdatesSouth Africa in August 2026: what travelers should know now
South Africa in August 2026: Pretoria's winter festivals, rugby, weather, costs, and practical tips for travelers arriving now.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Philippines
When is the best time to visit the Philippines? A season-by-season guide to weather, crowds, prices, and festivals in Manila—so you can choose the…
