Stories from Macau
Travel stories, practical guides, and food adventures from our trips across Macau.
These are our stories to you — from the places we've been, the food we've eaten, and the hidden corners we've found. Real Macau, not the casino brochure version.
Cotai vs the Peninsula: Where to Stay in Modern Macau
Macau has two completely different accommodation worlds — the mega-resort Cotai Strip and the historic Macau Peninsula. Which one makes sense for your trip depends on what kind of Macau you actually want.
Macau's Portuguese Heritage Walk: Senado Square to the Guia Fortress
A self-guided walking route through Macau's UNESCO World Heritage historic core — from the baroque facades of Senado Square north to the Guia Fortress lighthouse, covering 500 years of Portuguese-Chinese history on foot.
Macau on a Layover: A Half-Day Plan From the Ferry Terminal
Got 4–6 hours between ferries? This street-level layover plan gets you through Macau's UNESCO heritage core and back to the terminal with time to spare.
The Perfect 3-Day Macau Itinerary: Heritage, Casinos & Hidden Villages
How to spend three days in Macau covering the UNESCO historic core, the Cotai Strip casino resorts, and the overlooked island villages that most visitors never find.
Macau Travel Tips: 15 Things to Know Before You Go
Practical advice from multiple visits — currency, transport, casino etiquette, food ordering, and the things that surprised us most about one of Asia's most unique destinations.
Best Time to Visit Macau: Month-by-Month Guide
When to visit Macau for the best weather, festivals, and fewest crowds — a month-by-month breakdown for first-time and return visitors.