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.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to North Macedonia cost?
Realistic 2026 budget for North Macedonia: daily costs in denars for Skopje — hostel to boutique, meals, transport, and attraction prices, plus local tips.
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Plan your first trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina: best time to visit, how long to stay, trams, costs in BAM, and insider tips on…
Getting AroundGetting around Taipei: metros, taxis and passes
Cheng-Han Lin's local guide to Taipei transit: MRT fares, EasyCard, TPASS, taxis, YouBike, and when walking beats them all. Real prices, real tips for…
Costs & MoneyA week in Tallinn on a mid-range budget
A week in Tallinn, Estonia on a mid-range budget: real costs for meals, transit, hotels, and attractions, with local tips from a resident.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Ireland
When’s the best time to visit Ireland? A local’s season-by-season guide to weather, crowds, festivals, and prices in Dublin — from Horse Show August…
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in United States — and what it costs
Your honest D.C. food guide: half-smokes at Ben's, Eastern Market breakfasts, festival deals, and exact prices from $5 street bites to $55 restaurant week…
Costs & MoneyA week in Dakar on a mid-range budget
A week in Dakar on a mid-range budget: real prices for food, transport, hotels, and experiences in Dakar, Senegal. Your practical guide to the…
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to Denmark
Plan your first trip to Denmark with this practical guide: best time to visit, costs in kroner, getting around, and insider tips for Copenhagen…
Costs & MoneyA week in Helsinki on a mid-range budget
Plan a week in Helsinki on a mid-range budget: real 2026 prices for hotels, meals, transit, and attractions, with local tips from a Finn.
Costs & MoneyA week in Windhoek on a mid-range budget
A realistic week in Windhoek on a mid-range budget: real prices for meals, guesthouses, and attractions in Namibia's capital, from kapana to game parks.
Getting AroundGetting around Madrid: metros, taxis and passes
Locals' guide to Madrid transport in August 2026: metro closures on lines 6, 7, 10, Cercanías works, taxi costs, and the best transit passes…
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Saudi Arabia cost?
Real budget breakdown for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: accommodation, food, transport, attractions in SAR with daily totals for budget, mid-range, and comfortable travel.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Oman
Discover the best time to visit Oman with our season-by-season guide — weather, crowds, festivals, and insider tips for Muscat and beyond.
Living AbroadMoving to Saudi Arabia: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week guide to moving to Saudi Arabia: eVisa and Iqama setup, opening a bank account with Al Rajhi/Alinma, getting an STC SIM, and…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into Jerusalem: every option and what it costs
The complete guide to getting from Ben Gurion Airport to Jerusalem: train, bus, taxi, and private transfer costs and journey times, with tips for…
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Poland
The best time to visit Poland month-by-month: weather, crowds, festivals, and prices in Warsaw. Plan your trip with local tips.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in North Macedonia — and what it costs
Discover what to eat in North Macedonia in 2026 — from burek to kebapi, with real prices in denars and where to find them…
Costs & MoneyA week in Vienna on a mid-range budget
A realistic week in Vienna on a mid-range budget: day-by-day costs for meals, transit, hotels, and attractions, with 2026 prices and local tips from…
Costs & MoneyA week in Doha on a mid-range budget
A week in Doha on a mid-range budget: real prices for hotels, shawarma, metro rides, museums, and summer festivals. Insider tips from a local…
Costs & MoneyA week in Abu Dhabi on a mid-range budget
A week in Abu Dhabi on a mid-range budget: hotels from AED 230, meals from AED 5, and free cultural gems. Real prices and…
