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 AroundFrom the airport into Nairobi: every option and what it costs
From JKIA into Nairobi: train, bus, taxi, or private transfer. Real fares, times, and tips from a local. Best pick for your budget.
Living AbroadMoving to Singapore: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week guide for moving to Singapore: visas, Employment Pass, Singpass, bank accounts, SIM cards, and local tips from a resident host.
News & UpdatesSingapore in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Singapore in August 2026: Night Festival, Pop Toy Show, DTL closures, Adidas F1 on Orchard Road, weather tips, and food prices. Read Rachel Tan's…
News & UpdatesMexico in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Mexico City in August 2026: rainy season tips, cheap eats, quiet museums, and local transport hacks. What's on this month and how to pack.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Nigeria — and what it costs
What to eat in Nigeria: Abuja street suya, bukka jollof, and sit-down meals — with real prices in naira and practical tips from a…
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Estonia cost?
Real Tallinn costs in 2026: hotels €60–90, meals €15–40, transit €2. Daily budgets for budget, mid-range, and comfortable trips. Insider tips from a local.
News & UpdatesFrance in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Paris in August 2026: mild weather, fewer crowds, reopened Notre-Dame, and 2026 transit fares. What to pack, what's open, and local tips.
News & UpdatesDenmark in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Copenhagen in August 2026: weather, seasonal crowds, budget eats, transit tips, and local insights for your Denmark trip this month.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Croatia
First-timer's guide to Zagreb, Croatia — best times to visit, how long to stay, trams, euro prices, and insider tips for a smooth trip…
Costs & MoneyA week in Luxembourg City on a mid-range budget
Plan a week in Luxembourg City on a mid-range budget: real prices for hotels, meals, transit, and attractions. Marie Schmit shares a day-by-day guide…
Getting AroundGetting around Lisbon: metros, taxis and passes
Discover how locals navigate Lisbon: metro fares, Navegante passes, trams, taxis, and when walking wins. Real prices and tips for Portugal's capital.
News & UpdatesNorway in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Oslo in August 2026: light drizzle, fewer crowds, weak krone, and pricey beer. Get fresh tips on weather, events, and costs from a local.
News & UpdatesRomania in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Romania in August 2026: Enescu Competition opens, Sector 4 water outage, metro strike risk, ARCAYA festival, and practical tips for your stay in Bucharest.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Ecuador
Discover the best time to visit Ecuador with a local's guide to Quito's seasons, festivals, crowds, and costs—from dry-season August to rainy January.
Culture & EtiquetteAustria etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Austria etiquette: greetings, tipping, dining, dress & local customs. Felix Gruber's insider guide to being a considerate visitor in Vienna, Austria.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Ethiopia cost?
Realistic Ethiopia trip cost breakdown: accommodation, food, transport, and attractions in birr (ETB). Budget, mid-range, and comfort daily totals for Addis Ababa.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Cuba
Essential first-timer’s guide to Cuba: best time to visit, getting around, money, visas, and what to expect in 2026 — from a local in…
News & UpdatesCosta Rica in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Costa Rica in August 2026: road closures on Route 1, power cuts, Romeo Santos buzz, Independence Month prep, and what things cost now. Read…
News & UpdatesSlovenia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Ljubljana, Slovenia in August 2026: festivals, weather alerts, local tips, costs, and what's on now — from a local's perspective.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Ecuador — and what it costs
What to eat in Ecuador: Quito's street food, almuerzos, and sit-down meals, with honest prices from $2.50 lunches to $20 feasts. Local knowledge from…
