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Stories, tips and inspiration for your Macau trip — from first-timer guides to the best egg-tart taste tests

Macau on a rainy day — what to do when the weather turns — Rain in Macau? Here are the best indoor activities, covered markets, casino ente
March 2024

Macau on a rainy day — what to do when the weather turns

Rain in Macau? Here are the best indoor activities, covered markets, casino entertainment, museums, and rainy-day food options — with honest prices in MOP

How I spent 72 hours in Macau — the unedited version — A personal account of 72 hours in Macau — the itinerary, the unexpected detours,
January 2024

How I spent 72 hours in Macau — the unedited version

A personal account of 72 hours in Macau — the itinerary, the unexpected detours, what cost more than expected, and what I'd change. Real prices throughout.

Macau budget reality check — what things actually cost in 2025 — What does Macau actually cost? Honest breakdown of accommodation, food, transpor
August 2023

Macau budget reality check — what things actually cost in 2025

What does Macau actually cost? Honest breakdown of accommodation, food, transport, and attractions — real MOP and USD prices, no resort marketing spin.

Macau vs Las Vegas — which should you pick for your trip? — Macau vs Las Vegas compared honestly — casinos, food, culture, costs, and what e
April 2023

Macau vs Las Vegas — which should you pick for your trip?

Macau vs Las Vegas compared honestly — casinos, food, culture, costs, and what each city does better. Which is the right choice for your trip?

Macau with teenagers — what actually works and what doesn't — Taking teenagers to Macau? Honest guide to what engages them — Macau Tower, stud
July 2022

Macau with teenagers — what actually works and what doesn't

Taking teenagers to Macau? Honest guide to what engages them — Macau Tower, studio city, Cotai entertainment, Giant Pandas — and what definitely doesn't.

Best photography spots in Macau — a working photographer's notes — The best places to photograph Macau — heritage facades, harbour views, casino ar
June 2022

Best photography spots in Macau — a working photographer's notes

The best places to photograph Macau — heritage facades, harbour views, casino architecture, and quiet backstreets — with timing tips and honest access

Chinese New Year in Macau — what it's actually like — Chinese New Year in Macau brings fireworks, lion dances, and packed ferries. Hon
January 2022

Chinese New Year in Macau — what it's actually like

Chinese New Year in Macau brings fireworks, lion dances, and packed ferries. Honest guide to timing, crowds, what's open, and what to expect.

Macau Grand Prix — the complete guide for spectators — Everything spectators need for the Macau Grand Prix: ticket types, best viewing
November 2021

Macau Grand Prix — the complete guide for spectators

Everything spectators need for the Macau Grand Prix: ticket types, best viewing spots, how to get around race weekend, hotels, and what to expect.

Macau on a layover — what you can actually do in 4–8 hours — Got a long layover or a half-day in Macau? Here's what's actually possible in 4,
June 2021

Macau on a layover — what you can actually do in 4–8 hours

Got a long layover or a half-day in Macau? Here's what's actually possible in 4, 6, or 8 hours — realistic timings, transport, and what to skip.

Macau International Fireworks Competition — spectator's guide — When to go, where to watch, and what to expect at the Macau International Firewo
September 2020

Macau International Fireworks Competition — spectator's guide

When to go, where to watch, and what to expect at the Macau International Fireworks Competition — one of Asia's best pyrotechnics events, held over the

48 hours in Macau — a realistic two-day plan — A practical 48-hour Macau itinerary covering the historic centre, Taipa Village,
March 2020

48 hours in Macau — a realistic two-day plan

A practical 48-hour Macau itinerary covering the historic centre, Taipa Village, Cotai, and Coloane — with real timings, prices in MOP and USD.

Macau egg tart taste test — Lord Stow's vs the rest — We tasted egg tarts across Macau — Lord Stow's in Coloane, Margaret's near Senad
November 2019

Macau egg tart taste test — Lord Stow's vs the rest

We tasted egg tarts across Macau — Lord Stow's in Coloane, Margaret's near Senado, Koi Kei bakeries, and others. Honest results with prices in MOP and USD.

First time in Macau? Here's what nobody tells you — Planning your first Macau trip? Honest tips on what to expect, where to go, how
September 2019

First time in Macau? Here's what nobody tells you

Planning your first Macau trip? Honest tips on what to expect, where to go, how to get around, and what to skip — from casinos to egg tarts.

Macau after the bridge opened — how the HZMB changed the city — The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge opened in 2018. Here's what actually changed f
April 2019

Macau after the bridge opened — how the HZMB changed the city

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge opened in 2018. Here's what actually changed for travellers — access, crowds, prices, and the new gateway into Cotai.