An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. To book a Delos tour, choose from the options here. For a look at…
The tail of a plane.

What are airline codeshares and how do they work?

Codeshare agreements are common practice in the aviation industry – but they can be confusing for customers. This guide to codeshares should answer your questions. What on earth is a codeshare? Even the biggest airlines only fly to a limited number of destinations, but it’s…
View over the rooftops in Trieste, Italy.

Treviso to Trieste trains: Times, prices and fastest option

There are direct Treviso to Trieste trains – but it’s faster and cheaper to go indirect. Treviso to Trieste trains, summarised There are several direct trains from Treviso to Trieste every day. The earliest departure is at 05.34. Tickets cost from €19. Indirect trains are…
Lake Bled in Slovenia - easily reachable from Trieste, Italy.

Why Trieste is a good base for visiting Lake Bled

Lake Bled is one of the most photographed spots in Slovenia—an alpine lake with a fairytale island and a clifftop castle. It’s often visited on day trips from Ljubljana, but if you’re staying in Trieste, Italy, it’s surprisingly easy to reach as well. Lake Bled…
Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.

Berlin to Dortmund train: Times, prices & Flixtrain alternative

You can book the affordable Berlin to Dortmund train without Deutsche Bahn. The cheaper Flixtrain services take longer, but they’re a viable alternative on the Berlin to Dortmund route. Berlin to Dortmund trains, summarised There are several trains a day from Berlin to Dortmund. Deutsche…
The Arena in Verona, Italy.

How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?

The direct trains from Milan to Verona are fast enough to make Verona a viable day trip destination. Milan to Verona trains, summarised The first Milan to Verona train leaves at 6.52am. The Italo and Frecciarossa services are quicker. The quickest Milan to Verona trains…
Flowers and fountain in one of Cordoba's many patios.

5 things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita

The Mezquita is not the only thing worth seeing in Cordoba. Stay a couple of nights, and you’ll be thoroughly charmed by the historic city. Cordoba beyond the Mezquita, summarised Take in the World Heritage-listed old town at night. Discover the flowers on a tour…
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Vienna to Ljubljana: Direct train vs indirect train vs bus

Indirect trains from Vienna to Ljubljana are quicker and cheaper than direct trains. But the bus is even quicker. Vienna to Ljubljana train tickets To just buy Vienna to Ljubljana train bus tickets, head this way. For more detailed explanation, read on. Vienna and Ljubljana…
The Leaning Tower of Pisa.

How much does it cost to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Official tickets to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa cost €20. But there are other options. Leaning Tower of Pisa tickets, in summary. It’s possible to climb the Leaning Tower again. Tower-only tickets cost €20. Complete Visit + Tower tickets are better value at €27.…