Hyperia at Thorpe Park.

The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park

If you want to avoid crowds and long queues at Thorpe Park, take a close look at the weather forecast before booking tickets. Optimal Weather Strategy for Visiting Thorpe Park Rainy days lead to shorter queues and smaller crowds. Brief rain spells are ideal for…
The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

How scary is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk has you standing nearly 4,000ft above the Colorado River. But its perhaps not as scary as some travellers may anticipate. What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk? The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large viewing platform on Hualapai Indian land at Grand…
The Szechenyi Baths in Budapest, Hungary.

Budapest in May with children

Planning a family city break? Budapest in May is an ideal destination for children. Discover the best thermal baths, parks, and attractions for a memorable family travel experience. Budapest weather in May Cheap flights from numerous airports, short flying times and solid weather make Budapest…
The Formula Rossa at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi.

The best day to visit Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi

Find the best day to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Use my guide to avoid crowds, minimize queue times, and get the most from your day at the theme park. Days to avoid at Ferrari World Ferrari World, a vast indoor theme park, is one…
St Paul's Cathedral in London, England.

How to get free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Worshippers, people praying in St Dunstan’s Chapel, disabled visitors and carers can enter St Paul’s Cathedral free of charge. Everyone else needs to pay for a ticket. This guide was updated in January 2026. St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most visited attractions in…
Exploring the fjords on a RIB from Fram.

Five lessons learned from a Norwegian fjords cruise

A Norwegian fjords cruise is a learning experience – with Norway full of surprises. The fjords are best seen in a small boat The lower to the water you are, the more spectacular the fjords appear to be. Head out on a RIB (Rigid Inflatable…
The London Eye.

The cheeky way to get the cheapest London Eye tickets

To get the cheapest London Eye tickets, book advance late afternoon slots for £29, or use third-party sites like GetYourGuide for cheaper morning slots at £32. Getting the cheapest London Eye tickets, in summary: Book at least a day in advance. Go for a late…