Beijing Express: The Free Layover Tour from Beijing Airport (2026 Guide)
A free trip to the Great Wall while waiting for your flight connection? AirChina and Trip.com are changing the long-haul game!
Magda Sawyer
Posts by Magda Sawyer
Chengdu Itinerary: How to Enjoy 3–5 Days in Sichuan's Capital (2026)
A Chengdu itinerary to explore the old and the new
Shanghai Itinerary: How to Spend 3-5 Perfect Days (2026)
A realistic day-by-day Shanghai itinerary — honest pacing, real restaurant tips, family-friendly alternatives, and what this trip actually costs
Exploring Milan's Chinatown: What It's Really Like
An honest guide to Milan‘s Chinatown from someone who has been to China
China Travel: The How-To Guide For First-Timers
All you need to know to have knowledge and confidence to prepare for your first trip to Middle Kingdom
Best Things to Do in Chengdu — Top Attractions & Our Favorites
From pandas to hotpot, tea houses to light shows — best things to do in Chengdu. Honest picks from a family that keeps coming back.
We Were China Maxxing Before It Was Cool
Everyone on TikTok is suddenly in their "most Chinese time." We've been living ours for three years — with Mandarin lessons, regular trips to China, and a five-year-old who thinks she's Chinese.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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).
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.