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Which Oslo museums and attractions are open on Mondays?

As any visitor who has spent much time in Europe will know, Monday is an awful day to explore a city. Mondays are when many museums and attractions shut, theoretically to give staff a day off, but mainly because it is tradition. However, Oslo in…

museums, Norway, Oslo

White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…

beaches, birds, festivals, gardens, markets, museums, music, parks, walks, wildlife

Lion statue outside the Art Institute of Chicago.

Do I need to buy Art Institute of Chicago tickets in advance?

Book Art Institute of Chicago tickets in advance to dodge queues – but don’t fret about not getting in. Art Institute of Chicago visitor numbers The Art Institute of Chicago is justifiably one of Chicago’s top attractions. The city’s premier art institution welcomes more than…

art, Chicago, Illinois, museums, USA

The type of tour you should do on your first day in any city

Forget the hop-on, hop-off bus. The tour you should do on your first day in any city is a food tour. Bad travel advice There is one piece of travel advice I see over and over again. And it is dreadful advice. The tip goes…

food, tours

Hamburg to Berlin train times, ticket prices & Flixtrain bargains

Cheap Hamburg to Berlin trains make for an excellent two centre break. Book the Flixtrain service for the lowest prices. Hamburg to Berlin trains summarised The best way to get from Hamburg to Berlin is by train. Hamburg to Berlin trains run once an hour.…

Berlin, Germany, Hamburg, public transport, trains

The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How to visit the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign without using a taxi

If you’re visiting Las Vegas, getting a photo at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is a time-honoured tradition. Alas, getting there isn’t as easy as it seems—especially if you’re staying mid-Strip. The sign is located on Las Vegas Boulevard South, past Mandalay Bay,…

Las Vegas, Nevada, tours, USA

11 things not to pack for a round-the-world trip

If planning a big adventure, you’re going to have to put a bit of thought into the packing. Here’s what you shouldn’t take. Round the world trip packing mistakes There are several big differences between a round the world adventure and a fortnight’s package holiday…

packing, round the world travel, travel gear

A Google Maps screenshot of Valencia in Spain.

11 ways travellers can get the best out of Google Maps

You can use Google Maps for much more than planning your route… There are hundreds of apps that claim to help travellers, but only one is pretty much essential. Google Maps has become such a fixture that we often take it for granted – and…

maps, technology

Beat the crowds at Casa Batllo, Barcelona, with an early morning visit

An early morning visit to Casa Batllo in Barcelona means higher ticket prices but better photography inside the Gaudi-designed building. The best time to visit Casa Batllo, summarised Casa Batllo can seem crowded. Early morning visits are best if you want good photos of Gaudi’s…

architecture, Barcelona, museums, Spain

The Wicker Man rollercoaster at Alton Towers.

Alton Towers car parking costs guide

Parking at Alton Towers can add significant extra costs to your stay. This guide shows you the parking costs as of July 2025. Car Parking Overview at Alton Towers Alton Towers charges £12 for Standard Parking per car for day visitors. You can pay on…

Alton Towers, England, theme parks, UK, West Midlands