The Jeronimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon.

5 recommendations to make your Lisbon break better

Discover the best things to do in Lisbon, from historic Belém and lively Bairro Alto nightlife to hilltop castles and world-class cuisine. Why visit Lisbon? Lisbon is the great underrated Western European capital – and it almost certainly offers the best value for money in…
The Eridanos River running through Monastiraki Station on the Athens Metro.

The mini-museums of the Athens Metro

The Athens Metro stations double as mini-museums, displaying ancient Greek history. See artifacts at Akropoli and the Eridanos River at Monastiraki. Archaeological finds inside Akropoli Station As clashes between ancient and modern go, it’s hard to top the Akropoli Metro Station in Athens, Greece. In…
The Acropolis Museum in Athens, Greece.

Athens’ Acropolis Museum: A review of Greece’s modern treasure

Review of the Acropolis Museum in Athens. The building displays original sculptures, and highlights the political debate over the missing Parthenon marbles. The controversial modern building If ever something was on a hiding to nothing, it’s the Acropolis Museum in Athens. It cost €130 million…
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

How to spend 24 hours in Athens before your cruise

Highlights of a day in Athens before a cruise from Piraeus include the Parthenon, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Agora and the Acropolis Museum. What is Athens like? The place Greece’s capital occupies in the minds of classical scholars and cherishers of democracy doesn’t quite match…
Reykjavik, Iceland.

How to spend 24 hours in Reykjavik

Spend 24 hours in Reykjavik, Iceland. Swim in a thermal pool, go whale-watching, and learn about Viking history before hunting for the Northern Lights. Iceland is an astonishing world of stark landscapes and eye-popping natural wonders, so pleasant as Reykjavik is, time is best spent…
The Singapore skyline.

Asia for beginners: why Singapore offers the perfect introduction

Singapore is often described as “Asia for beginners”, thanks to its accessibility, cleanliness and family-friendly attractions. But beyond the modern cityscape lies a fascinating cultural mix that reflects influences from across the region. A modern city with global influences Singapore is a clean, unthreatening modern…
An interactive map at the Singapore City Gallery.

Personal recommendations for a short break in Singapore

Feast on world-class hawker and Peranakan cuisine, explore the charming Katong area, and discover WWII history at the Battle Box on your Singapore break. Why visit Singapore Singapore is arguably the greatest food city on earth, and a time-honoured stopover on routes between Australia and…