The tidal surge barrier and The Deep on the River Hull as it enters the Humber estuary.

A first-time visitor’s guide to Hull, England

Explore Hull, England: discover the city's unique maritime and artistic heritage, visit The Deep aquarium, and explore Wilberforce House history. What’s Hull all about? When Hull was named as the UK Capital of Culture 2017, a few eyebrows were raised. It’s one of those cities…
The boat ride inside World of Discoveries, Porto.

Is World of Discoveries in Porto worth the ticket price?

World of Discoveries is a strange theme park-esque museum about Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Children should enjoy it – but couples may get the most out of it. Updated in February 2026: This review was checked to ensure 2026 price information was correct. What is…
The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, California.

Inside Hearst Castle, California: The most expensive home ever built

Discover Hearst Castle, California: William Randolph Hearst's extravagant mountaintop retreat featuring Mediterranean architecture and priceless art. Hearst Castle, in summary Hearst Castle is arguably the world’s most extravagant private home, overlooking California’s coast. It was the pet project of William Randolph Hearst, a publishing tycoon…
The Jeronimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon.

Belém, Portugal: A first-time visitor’s guide

Lisbon’s riverside neighbourhood, Belém, brings unique historic buildings and top class modern art. What makes Belém unique? In a gorgeously sunny spot by the riverside, Belém is where Lisbon’s historic side shines through the most. The 1755 earthquake that left much of the city in…