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.
News & UpdatesSenegal in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Dakar in August 2026: rainy season, Youth Olympic Games buzz, FENSCO festival, museum shows, prices, and practical tips for travelers — from local host…
News & UpdatesSerbia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Serbia in August 2026: Belgrade Beer Fest, free transit, Danube bridge delays, rerouted buses, heat tips, and approximate costs for this month.
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Madrid: every option and what it costs
From Barajas to Madrid: metro, train, bus, taxi, and private transfer with real 2026 fares, times, and tips. Choose the best option for your…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Montevideo: every option and what it costs
Get from Montevideo's Carrasco airport to the city: bus, taxi, or private transfer costs, times, and pro tips. Real fares in UYU/USD and which…
News & UpdatesFinland in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Finland in August 2026: Flow Festival, Helsinki Festival, HSL winter timetables, rail closures, crayfish season, and local tips from Eero Virtanen.
News & UpdatesGuatemala in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Guatemala in August 2026: Jocotenango fair wraps, Fuego volcano alert, youth parade, and practical tips for travelers this month.
Culture & EtiquetteCroatia etiquette: the dos and don’ts
Croatia etiquette guide: greetings, tipping, dining manners, dress codes, and Zagreb customs—with real prices and places.
News & UpdatesVietnam in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Vietnam in August 2026: Hanoi's heat, rain, mooncake stalls, National Day prep, metro digs, and street food prices — a local's timely guide.
News & UpdatesSouth Korea in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Seoul in August 2026: Liberation Day crowds, BIGBANG’s Han River show, final week for the Impressionism exhibit, and monsoon rain tips from a local.
Getting AroundGetting around Muscat: metros, taxis and passes
How to get around Muscat, Oman: buses, taxis, Careem/Uber, walking tips, and summer survival — from a local. No metro, but real options.
Living AbroadMoving to New Zealand: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical guide to moving to New Zealand: NZeTA/visa basics, getting an IRD number, opening a bank account in Wellington, and choosing a local SIM…
News & UpdatesJamaica in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Kingston Jamaica in August 2026: CPL cricket nights, AnimeCom Fest, lacrosse, heat & rain, street food prices, and this month's local tips.
News & UpdatesGreece in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Greece in August 2026: Assumption Day closures, open-air cinema, Odeon's final season, and the best of Athens' summer exodus. Local tips for this month.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Thailand
Discover the best time to visit Thailand with our season-by-season guide—weather, crowds, prices, festivals, and local tips from Bangkok. Plan your ideal trip!
Costs & MoneyA week in Havana on a mid-range budget
Live a week in Havana on a mid-range budget: real prices for casa particulars, paladar meals, almendrones, and sights, with tips for blackouts and…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Kampala: every option and what it costs
Discover the real costs and best options for getting from Entebbe airport to Kampala, Uganda—by matatu, boda boda, taxi, or private transfer, with prices…
News & UpdatesAustralia in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Australia in August 2026: Canberra's truffle peak, winter festivals, light rail works, and a practical month-by-month briefing for travellers.
News & UpdatesSwitzerland in August 2026: what travelers should know now
Switzerland in August 2026: Bern’s festival season peaks with public holidays, open-air theatre, and lake shows. Get local tips on weather, crowds, and more.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to France
Practical first-timer's guide to France: best time to visit, transit tips, costs, and what you'll wish you knew before Paris—from a local.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Oman — and what it costs
A local's guide to the best Omani food in Muscat — shuwa, majboos, halwa, and street eats — with honest prices in rials and…
