Fresh local tips
New stories and guides from locals around the world.
KrakowWhere to Stay in Kraków: Old Town or Kazimierz?Old Town or Kazimierz? How to choose where to stay in Kraków, with named hotels by budget, the quiet options…
TipsWhat to Buy in Georgia (and What to Skip)Minankari enamel, undyed churchkhela, qvevri wine and blue fenugreek - what is genuinely Georgian, how to spot the fakes, and…
TipsWhat to Buy in Portugal (and What to Skip)Azulejos bought legally by the piece, tinned fish, 1887 soap, native-breed wool and Azores tea - what is worth carrying…
TipsWhat to Buy in Poland (and What to Skip)Kabanos, sheep cheese and honey from working markets, Boleslawiec stoneware, and ceramics from social-enterprise workshops - plus why the Cloth…
TipsWhat to Buy in Latvia (and What to Skip)Sigulda walking sticks, linen, rye bread and workshop ceramics - what is genuinely Latvian, what to avoid, and where locals…
TipsResponsible London: Where to Stay, Book and ShopSocial enterprise hotels, tours guided by people who have been homeless, refugee-taught cooking classes and charity shops that fund garment…