David Whitley, Author at Planet Whitley

Is there a Fridtjof Nansen Museum in Oslo?

There’s no specialist Fridtjof Nansen Museum in Oslo, but you can learn a lot about the Arctic explorer and humanitarian at the Fram Museum and Nobel Peace Center. Fridtjof Nansen is one of the most remarkable human beings who ever lived. The Norwegian explorer, statesman…

Arctic, museums, Norway, Oslo

Where to drink in Prague away from the tourist traps

A guide to the best wine bars and beer pubs in Prague, away from the tourist traps and stag parties. The Prague Beer Museum in Vinohrady Most visitors to Prague don’t make it as far as leafy, well-heeled Vinohrady. Vinohrady’s drinking scene is far more…

bars, Czechia, Prague, wine

The Hungarian Parliament Building and River Danube from the Buda Castle district.

11 best things to do on a 3 day Budapest city break

If you’ve got three days on a Budapest city break, there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. Here are 11 attractions and activities you should attempt to fit into your mini-holiday. Things to do in Budapest Budapest doesn’t have any one absolute must-see,…

Budapest, Hungary

Inside the Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest.

7 Budapest accommodation recommendations – from backpacker to luxury

The best hotels in Budapest include the Maverick City Lodge, Bohem Art Hotel and Four Seasons Gresham Palace. These seven Budapest accommodation recommendations cover the top hotels in the Hungarian capital for different needs. Planning a stay in Budapest Budapest is a strong, strong contender…

Budapest, hotels, Hungary

Taiaroa Headland: The best place in the world to see albatrosses

The Royal Albatross colony at the Taiaroa Headland on New Zealand’s Otago Peninsula offers an extraordinary chance to see nesting albatrosses. The Royal Albatross colony on Taiaroa Headland It’s a long time since the old fort on the Taiaroa Headland was used for spotting enemy…

birds, Dunedin, New Zealand, South Island, wildlife

The Oslofjord from the Bygdoy Peninsula.

How to get to Oslo’s Bygdoy Peninsula when the ferry isn’t running

The Bygdoy Peninsula ferry in Oslo is seasonal and doesn’t run in the evening. The best alternative to reach the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum is the number 30 bus. Why visit Bygdoy in Oslo? The Bygdoy Peninsula is one of the highlights of Oslo.…

ferries, Norway, Oslo, public transport

Seeing takahe and Haast tokoeka at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary

The Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin is home to some of New Zealand’s rarest endangered birds. Here’s how to visit. Returning to pre-human New Zealand As tasks go, returning a 307 hectare valley to how it would have looked before humans would have arrived in New…

birds, Dunedin, New Zealand, South Island, wildlife

Sign at Slope Point on New Zealand's Catlins Coast.

Discover nature’s beauty on New Zealand’s Catlins Coast

Very few people need to drive along New Zealand’s Catlins Coast. And that’s what makes the road trip so enjoyable. Native birds at Kaka Point The noise along the muddy tracks near Kaka Point is extraordinary. Glimpses of wing and tail can be caught amongst…

driving, New Zealand, South Island, waterfalls, wildlife

The best place to shop in Manchester

Affleck’s in the Northern Quarter is often regarded as the best place to shop in Manchester. But there’s a strong argument for the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, too. Shopping in Manchester’s Northern Quarter Manchester’s Northern Quarter is renowned for its bars and restaurants, but…

England, Manchester, shopping, UK

The best free attraction in Manchester: The Science and Industry Museum

Inside a historic rail terminal, the Science and Industry Museum is Manchester’s best free attraction. Go for the Textiles Gallery and Revolution Manchester sections first. Free things to do in Manchester There are several free attractions in Manchester, including the Manchester Museum, the People’s History…