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10 Weird Finnish Events

Before we bide farewell to Finland for now, let us take you on a whirlwind tour of 10 weird Finnish events, challenges and pastimes that make Finland one of the most bizarre nations we’ve ever visited (in a good way, of course). Check out the best Helsinki design hotels for inspo on where to stay! … Read more

Five (almost) free things to do in Helsinki

Yes, Finland does have a reputation for being an expensive country and the capital city Helsinki is no exception. Having said that, there are many (almost) free things to do in Helsinki. Do you want to know what they are? BTW – if you’re looking for accommodation, check out our Helsinki design hotels post! 1) Visit … Read more

5 Unusual Beijing Places

Forbidden City? Check. Temple of Heaven? Check. Tienanmen Square? Check. To bide farewell to China, we’d like to show you unusual Beijing. From public bathhouses to artsy pubs, from a hutong with a resident rabbit to an abandoned amusement park. Ready? 1) Shuang Xing Tang Public Baths Did you know that you can go to public bath … Read more

Guilin to Yangshuo on a Bamboo Raft

What’s more romantic than floating down a river in a bamboo raft? Today, our guest writer Kristen Mankosa shows us how to travel the most scenic way from Guilin to Yangshuo: by bamboo raft along the Li River.

Continuing our China series, we travel to Xi’an, home to the world famous Terracotta Warriors. Here we show you things to do in Xian besides the Terracotta Warriors. Things to do in Xian Xi’an is on the radar of most travellers to China, and rightly so, as it is the home of the Terracotta Warriors. The … Read more

Warsaw with a Local

A new instalment for our Insider series! We travel to Warsaw, but unlike other times, we are not following five different insiders’ tips. We had the privilege of meeting up with Kami, a fellow blogger and Warsaw local, and discovered the city with her. Discovering Warsaw with a Local If you’ve been following our Insider … Read more