Route 66 sign in West Hollywood, California.

West Hollywood – the gay capital of Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the small independent city of West Hollywood has an unusual back story and a penchant for partying under the rainbow flag. Santa Monica Boulevard On Santa Monica Boulevard, a sign says: “Car wash to the stars”. It is underneath a billboard advertising,…
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England.

How much does it cost to park at Stonehenge?

Parking at Stonehenge costs £3, unless you’re a member of English Heritage. But you’ll still need to walk or take a shuttle bus to the standing stones. This guide was updated in March 2026 to include current Stonehenge admission fees. Other guides may be outdated.…
The art deco National Tobacco Company building in Napier, New Zealand.

Napier: New Zealand’s art deco secret

David Whitley discovers how a devastating earthquake led to Napier becoming one of the most architecturally stunning cities on earth. Exploring Napier’s architectural story At eye-level, Emerson Street looks like your average small city high street. A few cafés, a mix of chain stores and…
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow’s West End: A guide for first-time visitors

Unique Charles Rennie Mackintosh architecture, great museums and innovative restaurants all form part of the appeal in Glasgow’s West End. What’s Glasgow’s West End all about? The West End is divided from Glasgow city centre not just physically – there’s a honking great motorway cutting…
Sheep grazing at One Tree Hill, Auckland.

How to walk across New Zealand in one day

The 16km Coast to Coast Walkway across Auckland takes in One Tree Hill, Mount Eden and Maori heritage. Auckland’s Coast to Coast Walkway, summarized. Start at Onehunga, then prepare to walk 16km. See sheep and cows at One Tree Hill. Take in the views from…