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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 Nayler
How 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 2024
Just 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 relaxing by the water under a tree

Xpeng G6 Road Test Review - Tesla model Y NOT!

Sat 05 Oct 2024 - John Nayler
If 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]


Yang Wang U8 review

Yang Wang U8 Test Drive in Shenzhen, China

Thu 03 Oct 2024
If I had told you that vehicle technology had advanced as far as having a 4x4 SUV that quite literally weighs 3.5 tonnes that can float and even swim for 30 minutes, you would tell me that I was crazy ... [more]

Chinese round house on the Fujian coast

Discover a Traditional Chinese Round House in Fujian's South Coast

Thu 15 Aug 2024
July is not really the best time to be visiting Xiamen's coastline. It's hot and steamy and the locals don't go out during the daytime unless they have to. While pondering that it might have not been  ... [more]

Chinese temporary drivers licence

Getting a Temporary Chinese Driver's Licence

Mon 05 Aug 2024
This 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]

Ganden Sumtseling temple complex and town, Shangri-La, China

The best tourist plan for Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, China - This is what I did!

Wed 31 Jul 2024

If 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]


3 Pagados Buddhist grounds NW of Dali, Yunnan Province

High Country Road tripping Dali to Shangri-la, Yunnan, China

Fri 05 Jul 2024

If 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]


Kunming Food markets, Yunnan, China

Sightseeing in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China - Top tourist stops

Mon 01 Jul 2024
If 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]


Touring New Zealand in a Tesla Model 3

How was a Tesla 3 tour of New Zealand

Sat 21 Aug 2021 - John Nayler
With 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 Model 3 Roadkill

Tesla Road Kill - Will the Model 3 stop in time?

Fri 30 Jul 2021 - John Nayler
There 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 in New Zealand

Tesla Model 3 leaving Invercargill, New Zealand

Sat 17 Jul 2021 - John Nayler
The 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 Model 3 101

How to drive a Tesla 101

Sat 29 May 2021 - John Nayler
There 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]


Tesla driving in New Zealand

Driving New Zealand in a Tesla

Sun 16 May 2021 - John Nayler
Touring 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 Nayler
If 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]


Whitehaven Beach

Come bareboating with Charter Yachts Australia

Wed 03 Jun 2020
John 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]

Bodrum, the Turkish Riveria

Bodrum, the Turkish Riveria

Thu 07 Aug 2014
Just 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]

Lone Pine war memorial and site

Coming ashore at Gallipoli 99 years on - Anzac Tourist

Thu 24 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Wheeling 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

Pergamon ruins, Bergama, Turkey

Mon 14 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Off 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]

 Hierapolis Amplitheatre

Pamukkale, Turkey itinerary and accommodation recommendation

Thu 10 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Having 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]

View from roof top at Mikla

Mikla, Roof Top Dining in Istanbul, Turkey

Tue 01 Jul 2014 - John Nayler
Guide 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]

Snapper Rocks, ASP World Tour 2014

East Coast Australia's 9 Best Surf Spots For Newbie's

Tue 15 Apr 2014 - Kelley Willis
From An American Newb’s Perspective (With Help From A Few Seasoned Surfers Along The Way)



Cologne Karneval

Top 10 Cologne Karneval Do's and Don'ts

Mon 10 Mar 2014 - John Nayler
Having 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]

Hydrofoil ferry in front of Hong Kong

10 Reasons To Visit Hong Kong

Thu 06 Mar 2014 - John Nayler
Take a look at this list of reasons that make Hong Kong a great place to visit.





Okinawa beach front resort

Okinawa - Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Japan

Sat 31 Aug 2013 - John Nayler
I 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 Nayler
Arriving 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 Nayler
San 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]

Shanghai 72

Mon 10 Jun 2013 - Adrian Cahill

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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
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Sun 12 May 2013 - John Nayler
Located on the hill behind the centre of the Airlie Beach main street, Toscana is an excellent choic
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