The best China travel apps to download before you go are Alipay, WeChat, Trip.com, MetroMan, Apple Maps or Amap, a translation app and a reliable eSIM or VPN. I used these across Shanghai, Qingdao and Beijing in 2026, and they made travelling China…
Booking bullet trains in China as a foreigner is far easier once you understand how the system works. This guide explains how to book tickets using Trip.com or 12306, when seats are released, how passport ticketing works and what to expect when navigating…
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.
We paid ¥1,550 for a Pearl Tower View room at Hyatt on the Bund during our April 2026 trip to Shanghai. The view was spectacular, but this wasn’t a flawless hotel stay. Here’s what the room, location, facilities and slightly unusual booking process…
Plan a seamless trip to China in 2026 with this step-by-step guide to navigating visa requirements, digital payments, high-speed rail, and crowds. This resource provides essential tips for a confident and stress-free adventure. Everything in this guide is tried-and-tested advice during my recent trip to…
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…
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.”
Looking for the best vegetarian food in Rio de Janeiro? I expected to struggle, but the city seriously delivered. From açai breakfasts in Copacabana to comfort-food dinners in Ipanema, here are the veg-friendly restaurants in Rio that genuinely impressed, with real prices and honest reviews.