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.
Living AbroadMoving to Ethiopia: visas, banking and SIM cards
Moving to Ethiopia? Learn the essential first-week steps for visas, residence permits, bank accounts, SIM cards, and navigating Addis Ababa in 2026.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Tanzania — and what it costs
Discover what to eat in Dodoma and across Tanzania, from market ugali and nyama choma to night-grill chicken, with honest prices in shillings.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit France
From Paris Plages in summer to twinkling winter lights — a local’s season-by-season guide to the best time to visit France, with real prices…
Living AbroadMoving to Tanzania: visas, banking and SIM cards
Move to Tanzania with confidence: our Dodoma guide covers eVisa, NIDA ID, bank accounts (CRDB, NMB), SIM registration (Vodacom, Airtel), and local costs.
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Portugal
Discover the best time to visit Portugal: month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festivals in sunny Lisbon — from summer sardines to autumn gold.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Finland — and what it costs
What to eat in Finland: lounas lunch deals, salmon soup, korvapuusti, and crayfish. Real prices and where to find them in Helsinki, from street…
Getting AroundFrom the airport into London: every option and what it costs
From Heathrow to central London: compare Tube, Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, coaches, taxis, and private transfers with real 2026 fares and travel times. Local…
Travel TipsA first-timer’s guide to New Zealand
Your first trip to New Zealand starts here. Best time to visit, how long to stay, getting around, money tips, and local secrets from…
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to Austria cost?
A realistic 2026 budget for an Austria trip: Vienna accommodation, food, transit, and sightseeing costs in euros. Daily totals for budget, mid-range, and comfort…
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Bulgaria
Discover the best time to visit Bulgaria month by month—weather, crowds, prices, and festivals, from a local's perspective in Sofia.
Food & DrinkWhat to eat in Uzbekistan — and what it costs
Discover what to eat in Uzbekistan — from bazaar samsa to plov at Besh Qozon — with honest prices in Tashkent, from street food…
Travel TipsThe best time to visit Malaysia
Discover the best time to visit Malaysia, from KL's patriotic August to the monsoon's foodie bliss. A local's guide to seasons, prices, and festivals.
Living AbroadMoving to Laos: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week guide to moving to Laos: visas, stay permits, opening a bank account at BCEL, getting a SIM, and settling in Vientiane —…
Living AbroadMoving to Senegal: visas, banking and SIM cards
Practical first-week Senegal guide: visas, CIE registration, bank accounts, SIM cards, and transport — all with real prices and local tips for Dakar.
Costs & MoneyHow much does a trip to South Korea cost?
Discover the real cost of a trip to South Korea in 2026: daily budgets for budget, mid-range, and luxury travelers, with current Seoul prices…
