Guide to the Mulifanua to Salelologa ferry in Samoa

The Mulifanua to Salelologa ferry is the critical link between Upolu and Savaii, Samoa's two main islands. Operated by the Samoa Shipping Corporation (SSC), this service offers both passenger and vehicle transport. It’s a critical connection for the nation, and most travellers heading to Savaii…
The Shotover Jet on the Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand.

The best places to go jetboating in New Zealand

When choosing a destination for jetboating in New Zealand, look for river trips. Here’s why. New Zealand is not exactly short of things to do. One day you might kayak to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo, the next seeing the albatross colony near…
The view on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Why you should visit New Zealand in the spring

Spring is the best time to visit New Zealand, with September, October, and November offering smaller crowds, flowering landscapes, and mild weather. Why visit New Zealand in the northern hemisphere autumn? Mid-October to the end of November is when flights to New Zealand are traditionally…

Do I need to book York Dungeon tickets in advance?

Why book York Dungeon tickets in advance The York Dungeon in York is one of those attractions that is a bit cheesy, but fun anyway. Immersive and theatrical attractions, York Dungeon offers a darkly entertaining walk through 2,000 years of York’s history with live actors,…

Four great places to eat and drink in Prague

After repeated visits to Prague over the last two decades, I’ve learned that the best places to eat in the Czech capital aren’t always immediately obvious. Elsewhere on the site, I’ve written about where to drink in Prague away from the tourist traps. But for…
How many bottles of wine can you bring into Iceland?

How many bottles of wine can you bring into Iceland?

Iceland’s duty free limit is relatively generous, and bringing wine into the country with you can be a big money-saver. Saving money in Iceland Iceland is an astonishingly expensive place to visit. This is particularly the case if you like a drink or two, as…
A hilltop view of Prague, Czechia.

Berlin to Prague by train: A realistic day trip?

The Berlin to Prague train timetable makes a day trip possible, with tickets costing from €18.99. But it’s better to turn the two cities into a twin centre holiday. City breaks in Berlin and Prague Berlin and Prague are two of Europe’s great city break…
Viniční Altan Grébovka in Prague.

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…
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,…