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Cheap Magic - I had a Dead Water Damaged Phone repaired during a trip to China
Wed 25 Jun 2025 - John Nayler
I stared at my Pixel 9 Pro XL in horror as the screen flickered and then went dark. I had taken my phone out in the surf... in a waterproof pouch and despite Google's "water resistance" claims, my ... [more]
Don't buy a Chinese phone until you see this - Be warned!
Fri 09 May 2025Don't get me wrong! I love Chinese smart phones. They are fast, sleek, and have great cameras. I would be so happy to have a Vivo X200 Ultra with the extra zoom lens and the camera grip that would mak ... [more]
Xpeng Mona 03 Review and extended road test drive - NO! NO! NO! NO!...No!
Tue 22 Apr 2025I know that some will not like this review of the Xpeng Mona 03, lauded by many as a value-for-money alternative to leading EVs including the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 for reasons that I don't underst ... [more]
Zeekr X Review And Road Test - 1 year old and great way to cruise in China - So many gadgets!
Mon 21 Apr 2025I have finally got around to test driving the Zeekr X. It looks so good on paper and other reviewers have said so many positive things. What's it like in real life and when you're testing a car that's ... [more]
MG Cyberster Review - 1 Year Old - Good & Bad Points , Ranked
Wed 15 Jan 2025MG Cyberster Review - This is one of the road tests we were waiting to do - No question the MG Cyberstar has set the world on fire for its good looks and the potential to be a world leading EV superca ... [more]
How to DIDI in China. How to get a taxi in China. Step by step instructions - There is no Uber
Sat 26 Oct 2024 - John NaylerHow do I get a taxi in China? How do I get a Didi in China?
FAQ
How to Uber in China?
There is no Uber in China, but there is DiDi which is the same, but the Chinese edition.
What App do I n ... [more]
3 minutes in Mangshi - Hidden gem of Yunnan, China - Mangshi things to do
Sat 26 Oct 2024 - John Nayler#chinatravelguide #travel #travelvlog #travelchina
If you've never heard of Mangshi then we would not be surprised. Three weeks ago we had not either! On the latest road trip the plan was to hire ... [more]
Xiaomi SU7 - They must have cheated! Extended test and review
Tue 15 Oct 2024 - John NaylerHow could they have produced a car this good the first time around. The Xiaomi SU7 IS THE FIRST EVER CAR FROM Xiaomi and they got it so right... Did they just reverse engineer Tesla. What they did do ... [more]
Zeekr 001 - Step aside Tesla Y, your old
Thu 10 Oct 2024Just had a drive around China in the Zeekr 001. I would definitely take this vehicle over a Tesla Model Y any day! While a Tesla Model Y has a fabulous array of technology and much loved around the wo ... [more]
Xpeng G6 Road Test Review - Tesla model Y NOT!
Sat 05 Oct 2024 - John NaylerIf you were looking at the Xpeng G6 as a Tesla model Y rival alternative then it is not. I recently drove the Xpeng G6 for a week in the Yunnan province, China in a variety of driving conditions, High ... [more]
Getting a Temporary Chinese Driver's Licence
Mon 05 Aug 2024This process was undertaken aided by a bilingual Chinese guide. She facilitated the communications through the steps in this process and helped to locate the places where we needed to go. With ... [more]
The best tourist plan for Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, China - This is what I did!
Wed 31 Jul 2024If you have dreamt of travelling independently in China or inspired by this story, please check at the end for information about our virtual guide service making your dream China adventure possibl ... [more]
Travel China Your Way! -- China travel assistant
Tue 09 Jul 2024Travel China with a local in your pocket
With our English speaking China travel assistant ready to help, you can travel independently and experience the wonders on this amazing cou ... [more]
High Country Road tripping Dali to Shangri-la, Yunnan, China
Fri 05 Jul 2024If you have dreamt of travelling independently in China or inspired by this story, please check at the end for information about our virtual guide service making your dream China adventure possibl ... [more]
Sightseeing in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China - Top tourist stops
Mon 01 Jul 2024If you have dreamt of travelling independently in China or inspired by this story, please check at the end for information about our virtual guide service making your dreamed China adventure possible. ... [more]
How was a Tesla 3 tour of New Zealand
Sat 21 Aug 2021 - John NaylerWith the time in New Zealand and the Tesla 3 road trip test drive wrapping up how did John find the whole experience. What the video to find out.
For touring New Zealand there is no question that t ... [more]
Tesla Road Kill - Will the Model 3 stop in time?
Fri 30 Jul 2021 - John NaylerThere is no question that the safety systems of all modern cars are light years ahead of vehicles from just 10 years ago. Unquestionably, Tesla has changed the game and sets a new high bar for cameras ... [more]
Tesla Model 3 leaving Invercargill, New Zealand
Sat 17 Jul 2021 - John NaylerThe classic joke questions, "What is the best thing about Invercargill?". Answer: "The road out"... and that is where this video picks up as John Nayler, our international travel reporter double taps ... [more]
How to drive a Tesla 101
Sat 29 May 2021 - John NaylerThere are few more fun things to try in the modern day then going for a spin in a Tesla. Now that you have the option of renting a Model 3 in New Zealand, it is the way-to-go and our travelling report ... [more]
Driving New Zealand in a Tesla
Sun 16 May 2021 - John NaylerTouring New Zealand will never be the same now that you could hire the super exciting Tesla Model 3. While it's sometimes a worry about the next charge point, cruising in a EV with the peak of driver ... [more]
How to charge a Tesla in New Zealand
Wed 12 May 2021 - John NaylerIf you are planning to hire or own a Tesla in New Zealand you better get informed about how to charge the bloody thing. You don't want to end up like our presenter John Nayler who ended up out of this ... [more]
Come bareboating with Charter Yachts Australia
Wed 03 Jun 2020John Nayler from Deja.vu magazines says, "Come to Whitehaven Beach which is one of the top beaches in the world and sit in this seat!"
Charter Yachts Australia are ready and waiting for you to enjo ... [more]
What's the state of the Whitsunday bareboat industry? - Interview with Trevor Rees
Wed 27 May 2020Trevor Rees from Whitsunday Escape is representing the Whitsunday Bareboat Industry and talks to John Nayler from Deja.vu Magazine, about the current state of the Whitsunday Bareboat industry.
A "B ... [more]
Bodrum, the Turkish Riveria
Thu 07 Aug 2014Just winding down on my time in Bodrum, Turkey. After sleeping in the car for one night and being stuck in a traffic jam in the middle of Bodrum at midnight during Bayran, it's a welcome outcome to f ... [more]
Coming ashore at Gallipoli 99 years on - Anzac Tourist
Thu 24 Jul 2014 - John NaylerWheeling into the ferry port town of Eceabat on the Gallipoli peninsula South West of Istanbul, you have just spend about 4 hours crossing dry country on 4 lane roads currently undergoing substantial ... [more]
Pergamon ruins, Bergama, Turkey
Mon 14 Jul 2014 - John NaylerOff the tourist track a short distance is the Pergamon ruins, acropolis, fortifications and more.
Incredible for the amount of labour that went into the construction over the centuries, its impres ... [more]
Pamukkale, Turkey itinerary and accommodation recommendation
Thu 10 Jul 2014 - John NaylerHaving stayed in a variety of accommodation across Turkey I found Sinter Terasse Hotel to be a shining example of how a B and B style place should be run and presented. The rooms are perfect at first ... [more]
Mikla, Roof Top Dining in Istanbul, Turkey
Tue 01 Jul 2014 - John NaylerGuide book directed us to roof top dining at Mikla. While apparently not sign posted on the street, the Google map was accurate and the hotel reception staff directed us to the top floor.
Impressiv ... [more]
East Coast Australia's 9 Best Surf Spots For Newbie's
Tue 15 Apr 2014 - Kelley WillisFrom An American Newb’s Perspective (With Help From A Few Seasoned Surfers Along The Way)
Top 10 Cologne Karneval Do's and Don'ts
Mon 10 Mar 2014 - John NaylerHaving returned for a second Karneval comes with a first up generic warning that applies to all festivals. Don't get drunk and over commit yourself by saying, "I will come back next year. I promise." ... [more]
10 Reasons To Visit Hong Kong
Thu 06 Mar 2014 - John NaylerTake a look at this list of reasons that make Hong Kong a great place to visit.
Okinawa - Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Japan
Sat 31 Aug 2013 - John NaylerI imagine that I am like most people who would be surprised to find out that there is a coral reef destination in Japan. Indeed, Okinawa is exactly that. A group of small islands created by tectonic p ... [more]
Montpellier - Southern France imagined
Sat 20 Jul 2013 - John NaylerArriving to Montpellier on a later July evening reveals a city in the South of France that you imagine. The TGV is just off the old city centre, and just a short walk to the premium accommodation you ... [more]
San Fermin, Pamplona - The celebration of Stupidity.
Sat 13 Jul 2013 - John NaylerSan Fermin - The celebration of stupidity.
Seeking out first person experiences of the world is, in my opinion, the only way to know your truth of anything.
I have sometimes had the occasion to ... [more]
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6 ways to enjoy Barcelona without being pick pocketed
Wed 26 Jun 2013 - John Nayler
Mulling the future trip to Barcelona with anyone that I crossed was something done some weeks ago. I
Wed 26 Jun 2013 - John Nayler
Mulling the future trip to Barcelona with anyone that I crossed was something done some weeks ago. I
Sun 12 May 2013 - John Nayler
Located on the hill behind the centre of the Airlie Beach main street, Toscana is an excellent choic
Wed 08 May 2013 - Adrian Cahill
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Sat 09 Feb 2013 - Adrian Cahill
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