Magda Sawyer

Magda has traveled to China 6 times with her family and independently. Her blog has been featured in Lonely Planet's 2025 China guidebook. Based in Switzerland, passionate about Mandarin and Chinese culture.

Posts by Magda Sawyer

Where to Stay in Hong Kong: Best Hotels & Neighborhoods [2026 Guide]

Your guide to Hong Kong's best neighbourhoods and hotels for every budget — from the harbour views of Tsim Sha Tsui to the local energy of Mong Kok.

Baba goes China!

Where to Stay in Harbin: Best Areas and Hotels [2026 Guide]

Tested guide to Harbin's best areas and hotels. Central Street for sightseeing and food, Songbei for the Ice Festival — honest recommendations at every budget from someone who's visited twice.

Baba goes China!

Where to Stay in Guangzhou: Best Areas and Hotels [2026 Guide]

Tested guide to Guangzhou's best neighbourhoods and hotels. From Canton Tower luxury to old-town Liwan charm to Chimelong theme parks — where to base yourself for every travel style and budget.

Baba goes China!

Traveling China with a Baby: Everything We Learned Over 6 Trips (2026)

Can you really travel China with a baby? We did it with a 4.5-month-old — here's everything we learned about feeding, diapers, transport, and what to expect from Chinese people (spoiler: they'll love your baby).

Baba goes China!

Pimsleur Chinese Review: The Audio Course That Changed How I Learn Mandarin

Pimsleur Chinese is an audio-based Mandarin course that builds speaking confidence fast. After using it across multiple levels before trips to China, here's my honest review — what it does well, where it falls short, and who it's best for.

Baba goes China!