The Eden Project, near St Austell, Cornwall.

Eden Project, Cornwall: Complete ticket pricing guide

The Eden Project has justifiably become one of Cornwall's top attractions. It is home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, but there are several unexpected highlights, such as the Seed sculpture, a rare Wollemi Pine and strange plants your children somehow know about. The Eden…

How to see Picasso’s Guernica for free in Madrid

Picasso’s Guernica, housed in Madrid’s Reina Sofía museum, is one of Spain’s most important artworks—and yes, you can see it without spending a cent. What is Guernica and why is it worth seeing? Guernica is a large-scale cubist painting widely considered to be Pablo Picasso’s…
The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

How to do Alton Towers with an 8-year-old: 15 tips

An eight-year-old child can have an amazing day out at Alton Towers. But there are some tactics that can make the queues, rollercoasters and general theme park experience better. 15 top tips for tackling Alton Towers with an eight-year-old: Short version Make sure your child…
The view from Ouen Toro, New Caledonia.

What to do on a short break in Noumea, New Caledonia

French flair meets South Pacific relaxation on the world’s largest lagoon – and here’s what visitors to New Caledonia should consider doing. What is Noumea like? Noumea is an intoxicating swirl of contradictions. Urban, but with an island time vibe; in the South Pacific, but…