Anna Bar in Bangkok, Thailand.

Why plastic seats are the sign of a great Bangkok bar

Thailand’s capital is at its best when it’s cheap and international – and the best bars in Bangkok have plastic seats. People-watching in Bangkok’s bars The posh type on the next table is braying about how he used to be his school’s top dope dealer.…
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Eight reasons to add Johannesburg to your South Africa trip

The Apartheid Museum, sporting clashes and Constitution Hill are all good reasons to make Johannesburg more than a flight connection hub. Johannesburg in South Africa doesn’t have the most glamorous of reputations. But that’s not to say you should get out as fast as you…
Segovia's Alcazar.

Segovia, Spain: The best things to do, see, buy and eat

Segovia has two extraordinary sights in the Alcazar and Roman aqueduct – but it’s a hugely atmospheric city to hang out in, too. What makes Segovia unique? Two stellar attractions at either end of the historic centre – the Roman aqueduct and the Disney-esque castle…
Back Bay in Boston, Massachusetts.

Why visit the Back Bay neighbourhood in Boston?

The Back Bay neighbourhood shows a more modern side to Boston, but there’s still considerable charm down Newbury Street. What’s Back Bay all about? Back Bay is where Boston drops the act of being some sort of prim Olde Worlde historic theme park of breeches,…
Jumping crocodile on the Adelaide River in Australia's Northern Territory.

Six reasons to add Darwin to your Australian holiday

Crocodiles, cyclone simulators and sunset markets are all part of the magic mix in the Northern Territory’s capital, Darwin. It’s Australia’s best tropical city Whisper it quietly, but the cities in tropical Queensland are a little underwhelming. Darwin, however, has bags of personality. This is…
On the Harvard University campus.

Guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for first time visitors

Explore Harvard, MIT, and more with my guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Find the best things to do, see, and eat in this historic university city. What makes Cambridge, Massachusetts, unique? To all intents and purposes a suburb of Boston, just on the north side of…