Tips & Guides

Get to know a city inside and out with guides prepared by in-the-know locals.

Nipponbashi Street Festa Osaka cosplay festival
Nipponbashi Street Festa Is Japan’s Craziest Cosplay Festival

Western Japan’s most elaborate cosplay bash has just hit the streets of Nipponbashi, Osaka –…

Pastel de Nata in Foz do Douro
Explore The Hidden Gems Of Foz do Douro, Porto’s Best Neighbourhood

There’s nothing worse than getting sucked into tourists traps, especially when everywhere looks so. damn.…

A map showing where you can drink tap water around the world
These Are The Countries Where You Can (And Really Can’t) Drink The Tap Water

It’s one of those sticky travel questions that always comes up on an overseas trip…

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An Insider’s Guide To Singapore With Tabitha Nauser

Tabitha Nauser is a multi-hyphenate for the record books. The 27-year-old Singaporean pop and R&B…

Ditch Uber, Melbourne Now Has A Scooter Rideshare Service

If you’re looking for a ride in Melbourne, perhaps it’s time to look past Uber or…

Image of The Monte Christo Homestead, one of Australia's most haunted houses
The Spookiest Haunted Places You Can Visit Around Australia

Australia is host to many reportedly haunted locations. The Q Station quarantine site in New…

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There’s So Much More To Japan’s Kansai Region Beyond Kyoto

Kansai is a region of Japan made up of seven prefectures, and is home to some…

Cherry blossoms in Arima Onsen
Soak Away Your Stress At Arima, Japan’s Oldest Onsen Village

Arima Onsen, these days, is known not only for its crown as the oldest hot…

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Qantas Has Relaxed Its Rules For Carry-On Baggage Weight

We’ve all been in the queue to board an aircraft, waiting to see if the…

Two women lying on a beach on Flores, Indonesia
Forget Bali, Here’s Why Flores Should Be Your Next Island Holiday

Never heard of the island of Flores, Indonesia? That’s not surprising. There are 17,508 Indonesian…