
October 3, 2026 — 4 min read
Planning your first trip to China
The basics for a first trip to China: choosing cities, high-speed rail, paying with Alipay or WeChat Pay, and sorting out your internet before you fly.
Read more ↗Where to go, when, what to prepare and how to stay online.

October 3, 2026 — 4 min read
The basics for a first trip to China: choosing cities, high-speed rail, paying with Alipay or WeChat Pay, and sorting out your internet before you fly.
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October 3, 2026 — 4 min read
A sample 10-day route through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Hiroshima, with what each season changes, basic etiquette, IC cards and staying online with an eSIM.
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October 3, 2026 — 4 min read
The highlights of the North and South Islands compared, seasons that run opposite to the northern hemisphere, what to know about driving on the left, and how to plan data for a 7-14 day trip.
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