Hit the highlights and make the most of your Edinburgh trip with this essential 3-day Edinburgh itinerary. Edinburgh is one of my all-time favourite cities, and the perfect place for a city break. Edinburgh is majestic, lively, and full of…
How to Visit the Forbidden City in Beijing
In this Forbidden City guide, we’ll cover how to book Forbidden City tickets online, how to plan your visit, and practical tips for first-time visitors. The Forbidden City is an iconic Chinese landmark and an absolute must-see attraction in Beijing….
China to Vietnam Crossing By Land
Read about my experience of crossing from China to Vietnam by land, as well as practical information on planning your Vietnam border crossing. We were two travellers: one with a British passport and one with an EU passport. We crossed…
Visiting Detian Waterfall: Asia’s Largest Transnational Waterfall
The spectacular Ban Gioc-Detian Falls spans two countries, and is the largest transnational waterfall in Asia. On the Chinese side the waterfall is called Detian Waterfall (dé tiān pù bù 德天瀑布) and on the Vietnamese it’s called Bản Giốc Waterfall…
Getting a SIM Card for China
In this guide, we will discuss the best ways to get a SIM card for China, including getting an eSIM for China. Internet connectivity is essential for travel in China. You’ll need it for paying, navigating, communicating… it all makes…
6 Essential Apps for Travelling China
Here is a list of the essential apps you need for China. Having these apps will definitely make your trip to China go much more smoothly. China does things differently in many ways, so you’ll have to make a few…