Kate Haley

If you’re traveling in search of the lost Soviet past, Moscow is the blockbuster city to put on your list. Once the capital of the vast Soviet empire, this modern city still boasts a number of evocative sites.

However, if you imagine that today’s Moscow still has the look and feel of yesterday’s communist capital, well, you’re in for quite the surprise. Moscow has largely shed its dour and gray image and is today, a lively, international city of bright lights, street cafes and fine dining. So, where can you go to find those old Soviet-era ghosts still lurking amid all this capitalist, freewheeling buzz?

In this article, we’ll go beyond the obvious sites like the Kremlin and the Lenin Mausoleum and highlight a few, out of the way places that still capture something of that lost Soviet world.

Forget what you know about western-style Chinese food and iconic takeaway boxes. True Chinese cuisine is as diverse and varied as the country itself and is a reflection of its many thousands of years of history and culture. For curious travelers, a trip to China would not be complete without tasting the diverse flavors of its world-famous cuisine.

Traditional Chinese food is a delicate— almost artistic— balance of sweet, sour, salty, spicy and bitter. Each of your senses will come alive with every dish you sample. From the famous Peking duck to dumplings, noodles, and lesser-known Tibetan delicacies, in this article, we look at the 12 best foods from China’s most beloved cities: get ready to taste the 12 best foods in China!

The mighty Yangtze River is one of the twin Mother Rivers of China. Alongside the Yellow River in the north, the Yangtze River nourishes the vast lands of China, helping its people and wildlife to thrive. Known as China’s granary, the Yangtze River basin is home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in Asia and is a must-see on any China tour.

While the river can be accessed at various points along its 6,300-kilometer-length, a Yangtze River cruise gives you the time you need to enjoy the exquisite scenery from the ship’s deck and on dry land, with lots of opportunities to disembark and explore on foot.

Looking for a unique way to tour China? Try a river cruise. The country has a plethora of rivers — including two of the longest rivers in the world — that flow through incredibly scenic landscapes. One of the most memorable things you can do in China is embark on a leisurely cruise on one of these fine rivers. If you’re short on time, you can even find a China river cruise that’s under an hour. Other than the breathtaking vistas, cruises also allow visitors a glimpse into the everyday lifestyle of the riverside settlements.

Here is an overview of some of the most beautiful rivers in China and the very best cruises you could take.

Just like many life hacks, the myriad range of tips and suggestions people have for saving money on travel can feel endless. If you’re getting frustrated spending time on tactics that don’t pay off, perhaps this list can help.

From sneak discount shopping hacks that can knock literally thousands off the price of flights, to freebies you might not have known you could get, there’s plenty to look into when you’re planning your next trip.

Including flights and accommodation, navigation and translations, mobile usage and cutting the cost of added extras, here are 8 best ways to get freebies and discounts on your next getaway.