Skip to main content
Mr Trip Buddy

Travel tips

Practical advice on transport, money, safety and getting around.

95 articles

Travel tips

Lisbon to Porto by Train, Bus or Car: Which Is Best? (2026)

Compare traveling from Lisbon to Porto by train, bus, and rental car. Discover travel times, ticket prices, scenic stopovers, and highway toll costs.

6 min read

Travel tips

Korea Transport Cards: T-money, WOWPASS, Climate Card (2026)

Compare Korea transport cards: T-money, WOWPASS, and Climate Card. Learn costs, subway coverage, reload rules, and which card fits your stay best.

7 min read

Travel tips

What Not to Do in Japan: Essential Etiquette Rules (2026)

Learn what not to do in Japan. Avoid common etiquette mistakes regarding onsen tattoos, chopstick rules, walking while eating, train manners, and tipping.

8 min read

Travel tips

Travelling with Medication: Refrigerated Medicines Guide (2026)

A practical guide to travelling with medication and refrigerated drugs like insulin and GLP-1s. Learn airline rules, customs papers, and cooling tips.

7 min read

Travel tips

How to Use AI to Find Cheap Flights: Tools & Prompts (2026)

Discover how to use AI to find cheap flights. Learn prompt strategies, smart fare engines, open-jaw routings, and error-fare booking techniques.

6 min read

Travel tips

Solo Trip to Japan: A First-Timer's Complete Guide (2026)

Plan a solo trip to Japan with confidence. Discover solo dining etiquette, capsule hotels, women-only train cars, safety advice, and budget hacks.

6 min read

Travel tips

Slow Travel: How to Plan a Month-Long Stay (2026 Guide)

Learn how to plan a month-long slow travel stay. Discover tips on monthly rental discounts, choosing walkable base towns, budgets, and local routines.

6 min read

Travel tips

How Much Does a Trip to Japan Cost? Budget Guide

Find out how much does a trip to Japan cost for one and two weeks, with daily food, hotel and bullet train budgets updated for 2026.

7 min read

Travel tips

Visa-Free Countries for Sri Lankan Passport Holders (2026)

The full 2026 list of visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries for Sri Lankan passport holders, with digital arrival cards and border rules.

7 min read

Travel tips

Thailand's 30-Day Visa-Free Rule and TDAC Entry Guide

Understand Thailand's 30-day visa-free rule, the digital arrival card (TDAC), 30-day immigration extensions, and border-run restrictions.

7 min read

Travel tips

Schengen Visa Application: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Step-by-step Schengen visa application guide for 2026, covering embassy selection, €90 fees, photo specifications, bank statements and insurance.

6 min read

Travel tips

EES and ETIAS Explained: Europe's New Border Rules

Understand the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and the €20 ETIAS travel authorisation, who needs each, and how to avoid long airport border queues.

6 min read