The Best Apps for Travelling China in 2026 Planning a trip to China can feel oddly intimidating before you go. You hear things like “Google doesn’t work”, “you need special payment apps”, or “foreign cards won’t work properly”, and suddenly ordering dumplings in Shanghai starts sounding more complicated than crossing the Sahara. The good news?... Continue Reading →
Planning to travel China by high-speed rail? This guide explains exactly how foreigners can book bullet trains in China using Trip.com and 12306, including when tickets go on sale, how the booking system works, what the Trip.com success percentage actually means, and how to avoid common mistakes with stations, seat classes, and peak travel periods.... Continue Reading →
I’ve tested the new Ryanair MultiCity booking tool. But is it really as flexible as it first appears? Here’s how it works, who it suits, and where it fits into modern trip pairing.
After a full-on few days in Beijing, followed by a bullet train back down south, arriving into Shanghai felt like a bit of a reset. And checking into Hyatt on the Bund at that point? It was exactly what we needed. Because, when you’re deciding where to stay in Shanghai, you’re not just booking a room.... Continue Reading →
I’ve just come back from an epic few days travelling across eastern China and it’s safe to say this trip completely exceeded expectations. We flew in and out of Shanghai with Finnair, used China’s high-speed rail to move between cities, and packed in Shanghai, Qingdao and Beijing in a short break from work. It gave us... Continue Reading →
PSA: You do not need to quit your job to travel more. You don’t need a remote contract, a sabbatical, or a dramatic life reset either. You also don't need to win the lottery. If you’re trying to figure out how to travel more without quitting your job, the answer is a lot less extreme than most advice online makes it seem. I work a full-time 9-5 and travel every month. Not because I’ve "hacked the system", but because I approach travel differently. This is exactly how to travel more without quitting your job.
Looking for May Day inspiration but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. That early May bank holiday hits just right. A little taste of summer, longer evenings, and the perfect excuse to get out of Ireland for a few days without fully committing to a big annual leave splurge. Here’s the trick most... Continue Reading →
Watching the sunset from Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the most unforgettable things to do in Rio. Here’s what to expect, from cable cars to sunset DJ sets and cocktails.
If you’re building a list of things to do in Rio, one experience towers above the rest. Quite literally. The helicopter ride over Rio de Janeiro and Christ the Redeemer is one of those rare travel "must-do's" that actually lives up to the hype. It will make you sit back afterwards and say, “Right… that was ridiculous.”
The ultimate Rio de Janeiro travel guide for first-time visitors. Discover where to stay in Rio, the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro, iconic beaches, pre-Carnival tips, safety advice, and local secrets. Plan a trip that blends famous sights with real on-the-ground experience across Brazil’s most electric city.
