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.
Culture & EtiquettePeru etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Peru etiquette: greetings, tipping, dining, dress, and local customs from a Limeño's perspective. Be a considerate visitor in Lima.
News & UpdatesSweden in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Stockholm in August 2026: weather, costs, events, and local tips from Anton Lindqvist. What's on now, what to pack, and how to save —…
News & UpdatesDominican Republic in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Dominican Republic in August 2026: Festival Presidente returns, free Malecón concerts, Turizoneando events, weather, costs, and practical travel tips for Santo Domingo this month.
Getting AroundGetting around Nairobi: metros, taxis and passes
Learn how to get around Nairobi like a local: matatu fares, commuter rail, ride-hailing, and walking tips, plus practical advice on M-Pesa and safety.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Jamaica
First time in Jamaica? Local host Andre Campbell shares Kingston's practical essentials: best time to visit, getting around, costs, safety, and expert tips for…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Colombo: every option and what it costs
From Sri Lanka's Bandaranaike Airport to Colombo: real train, bus, taxi, and tuk-tuk costs, times, and honest picks for your style.
News & UpdatesSlovakia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Bratislava in late August 2026: weather shifts, National Uprising holiday, public transport tips, and what things really cost in Slovakia's capital this month.
News & UpdatesMalaysia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Malaysia in August 2026: durian season, concerts, and LRT3 updates. Your local guide to what's happening in KL this month, from costs to practical…
Costs & MoneyA week in Rabat on a mid-range budget
A detailed, day-by-day budget for a week in Rabat, Morocco, on a mid-range budget — real prices for meals, transit, hotels, and attractions.
Getting AroundGetting around Vientiane: metros, taxis and passes
Practical guide to getting around Vientiane, Laos: walking, tuk-tuk fares, Grab ride-hailing, buses, scooter rentals, and local costs in LAK. Noy's insider tips.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Morocco — and what it costs
Honest Rabat food guide: what to eat in Morocco, where to find it, and real prices from street kefta to sit-down tagines, in dirhams…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Bogotá: every option and what it costs
From El Dorado Airport into Bogotá: TransMilenio, taxi, or private transfer? Real prices in COP, journey times, and practical tips for a smooth arrival…
News & UpdatesSri Lanka in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Colombo in August 2026: cricket at SSC, theatre festival, POP Culture at Port City, dengue cautions, new Vietjet route, and real local prices.
Living AbroadMoving to Chile: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week guide for moving to Santiago, Chile: visas via SERMIG, opening a BancoEstado CuentaRUT, getting a prepaid SIM, Bip! card, and registering your…
News & UpdatesBosnia and Herzegovina in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Sarajevo in August 2026: film festival crowds, Solomun street concert, new tram line, weather tips, prices, and what to do right now.
News & UpdatesPoland in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Kacper Nowak's August 2026 Warsaw briefing: WWII munitions finds, Wisłostrada closures, Singer Festival, weather, prices & transit tips.
Costs & MoneyA week in Victoria on a mid-range budget
A week in Victoria, Seychelles on a mid-range budget: real bus fares, local curry plates, and hotel costs—practical, day-by-day advice from a local.
Getting AroundGetting around Tirana: metros, taxis and passes
Discover how to get around Tirana, Albania: buses, taxis, apps, and walking tips from a local. Includes fares, passes, and protests to avoid.
News & UpdatesNew Zealand in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Discover what's on in Wellington, New Zealand this August 2026: Burger Wellington, Beervana, film festival, and winter travel tips.
News & UpdatesJordan in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Jordan in August 2026: Amman festivals, weather, street closures, costs, and travel tips. What to know now for your trip.
