mark wyld 
The traveller vs. tourist debate is always raised on social media. This so-called debate only ever appears on Facebook and Instagram, where viral travel quotes and graphics constantly compare the two types of travel against each other. These posts typically portray travellers as adventurous people getting off the beaten track and immersing themselves in culture. … Read more
Recording and publishing a podcast is the easy part, you sit down and talk about something you know and are passionate about. The hard part is establishing your brand and getting people to listen. 6 weeks after I launched the Southern Summers and Northern Winters podcast with my friend in Germany, I have tried to … Read more
Every Monday night, I sit in my shed in Maffra, Australia, and have a chat with my friend who’s in his apartment in Munich, Germany – 16,268 kilometers away. An old friend of mine, Anders Jensen from Munich, reached out and asked me if I would be interested in starting a podcast with him. I … Read more
In 2023, airlines collected over 181 billion dollars in extra fees from all us flyers. A large part of those fees came from having to pay for seat selection. These extra fees have pushed some families to take the change and not book seats to sit together. The online war about giving up your allocated … Read more
Picture this: On one trip, you’re greeted by a smiling, welcoming concierge in a warm, well-lit lobby. On another, you’re deciphering a lockbox code on a mobile phone in the dark while trying to read parking instructions. Welcome to a delimma many traveler’s have, hotel or Airbnb?” In the last two weeks, we have had … Read more
By my last count, we had flown with over 36 different airlines on 100+ flights throughout the years. As I write this, I am sitting aboard a Xiamen Air 787 Dreamliner flying from Melbourne to Xiamen in China. To this day, I am still amazed by flying. It is an unreal reality that you can … Read more
Are you looking to make a return trip from Australia to China? At last count, around ten airlines fly from Australia to China. Qantas is the only Australian airline, while the rest are Chinese airlines. With many people of Chinese origin living in Australia and returning to China regularly, this route offers a lot of … Read more
For a city of 25 million, Beijing still retains a sense of traditional Chinese elements and historical attractions that tourists love. Things like climbing the steep stairs at the Bell Tower, Exploring Tiananmen Square, strolling through traditional hutongs, and eating local foods are just some of the great experiences Beijing offers, a city with such … Read more
There are heaps of VPN services available for people to choose from in the mid 2020’s. Some will work better, some will be more expensive, and some will have better customer support. The last time we were in China was in 2019, we used a VPN to get online but it would be a bit … Read more
I’ve been passionate about travelling since I was a kid. I’m sure I got this from my dad. He never travelled internationally, but we always went places when we could afford it. I remember one memorable road trip from our home to the north coast of New South Wales that included a stop-off in Sydney. … Read more
