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.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Slovenia — and what it costs
Hungry in Slovenia? Luka's local guide to Ljubljana's best dishes, from street food to fine dining, with real prices in euros.
News & UpdatesColombia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Colombia in August 2026: Bogotá events, transport changes, weather, prices, and tips from a local. What travelers should know now.
News & UpdatesMaldives in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Maldives in August 2026: monsoon weather, road closures, the Island Investment Forum aftermath, bridge updates, and local prices. Real tips from Malé.
Culture & EtiquetteBotswana etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Discover Botswana etiquette with local host Kabelo Molefe: greetings, dining, dress, tipping, and subtle customs that make you a considerate visitor in Gaborone.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Albania
When is the best time to visit Albania? Endrit Hoxha breaks down Tirana and the coast season-by-season — weather, prices, crowds, and festivals —…
Culture & EtiquetteUzbekistan etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Essential Uzbekistan etiquette: greetings, dining, tipping, dress, and cultural dos and don'ts — a locals' guide to traveling considerately through Tashkent and beyond.
News & UpdatesCzechia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Czechia in August 2026: last-chance festivals, metro and bridge closures, real prices, and practical tips for Prague this week.
News & UpdatesUnited States in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Washington, D.C. in August 2026: road closures ending, Red Line shutdown, Chinese Culture Festival, Labor Day plans, heat, and cheap eats. Harper Wells gives…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Quito: every option and what it costs
Real fares and honest advice for getting from Mariscal Sucre Airport into Quito: buses, taxis, private transfers, and what the Ruta Viva roadworks mean…
Getting AroundGetting around Suva: metros, taxis and passes
How to get around Suva, Fiji: minibuses, taxis, walking, and FJ$ fares. Local tips for the Hibiscus Festival and avoiding the Renwick Road stench.
Culture & EtiquettePanama etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Panama etiquette dos and don'ts: greetings, tipping in balboas, dining manners, dress for humidity, and local customs from Javier Moreno, your Panama City host.
Costs & MoneyA week in Athens on a mid-range budget
A realistic 7-day Athens budget guide for mid-range travelers: real costs for hotels, meals, transit, and ancient sites in Greece's sun-soaked capital.
News & UpdatesGermany in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Berlin in August 2026: Pop-Kultur Festival, S-Bahn closures to BER, Pergamonmuseum shut, A100 weekend closure, prices, Anmeldung & district tips.
News & UpdatesLuxembourg in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Luxembourg in August 2026: Schueberfouer fair, Queen's Day, free transport, Palace tours sold out, and local tips for a memorable visit.
Culture & EtiquetteMaldives etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Maldivian etiquette from a local: greetings, dress, dining, tipping, and small customs that matter in Malé. How to be a considerate visitor.
Getting AroundGetting around Antananarivo: metros, taxis and passes
Discover how locals navigate Antananarivo: taxi-bes, negotiated taxis, ride-hailing apps (Yango/Heetch), when walking wins, and the idle cable car — plus real costs in…
News & UpdatesSeychelles in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Seychelles in August 2026: monsoon weather, Bolshoi exhibition, sailfish tournament, roadworks, prices, and practical tips for Victoria now.
News & UpdatesLithuania in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Vilnius in August 2026: what's on, what's closed, and how to pack. Sustainable Fashion Week, Jessica Shy concerts, and the last organ recital at…
Costs & MoneyA week in Kingston on a mid-range budget
Plan a week in Kingston, Jamaica on a mid-range budget—real prices for hotels, meals, transit, and attractions, plus money-saving tips from a local host.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Croatia
From festival-packed summers to snowy Advent markets, discover the best time to visit Zagreb, Croatia – season by season, with prices, crowds, and local…
