China travel essentials - Baba goes China!

China travel essentials · 4 min read

Do You Need a VPN for China? Probably Not (2026)

Everyone tells you to buy a VPN before your China trip. We bought two — and needed neither. Here's what actually works, when you do need a VPN, and why this myth won't die.

Destinations · 14 min read

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!

Destinations · 18 min read

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

Opinion · 4 min read

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.

Traveling with kids · 18 min read

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).