4 Day Trips from Taipei I’d Choose Again
After exploring northern Taiwan from Taipei, these are the four day trips I’d choose again, with practical advice on Jiufen, Beitou, Tamsui and Maokong.
Tours
Best Tours in Taipei to Make Sense of the City
I compared five of the best tours in Taipei, from food and e-bike tours to private city tours, with honest advice on who each one suits.
Best Chengdu Tours (2026): Pandas, Food, Opera & What I Would Book
The best Chengdu tours and experiences worth booking, from pandas and Sichuan opera to food tours, cooking classes, teahouses, and cultural workshops.
Best Tours in Djerba: My Curated Choices After Visiting the Island
A firsthand guide to the best tours in Djerba, covering Sahara day trips, cultural tours, boat trips, food experiences, and which options add the most value after visiting the island.
Best Tours in Pico Island, Azores: 6 Experiences Worth Booking
Compare 6 Pico Island tours worth your money: whale watching, Mount Pico, volcanic wine, lava tunnels, food and private sightseeing, with honest tips.
Best Tours in Beijing: What I’d Book, and What I’d Do Myself
My favorite Beijing tours after multiple trips: Great Wall hikes, Forbidden City guides, hutong food walks, day trips, and cultural workshops that add real depth to your visit.
Best Tours in China (2026): What Is Worth Booking, What to Skip & Why
The China tours worth paying for, from the Great Wall and Terracotta Army to Zhangjiajie and Tibet, plus honest advice on what to do independently.
El Ghriba Synagogue in Djerba: History, Pilgrimage, Architecture & How to Visit
I visited El Ghriba Synagogue in Djerba and in this guide I help you discover its legends, blue-tiled architecture, Lag BaOmer pilgrimage and what to check before visiting.
Best Day Trips from Ponta Delgada: 7 Easy Routes, Map & Timing
How to plan 7 day trips from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades, Furnas, Nordeste, Lagoa do Fogo and more, with drive times, weather tips and a route map.
Best Tours in São Miguel, Azores: 8 Experiences Worth Booking
Compare the best São Miguel tours for Sete Cidades, Furnas, whale watching and more, with duration, prices, pickup details, pros, cons and booking links.