Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland.

Seals, saints and stars in Northumberland

A journey around Northumberland takes in fledgling guillemots in the Farne Islands, the cradle of Christianity in England on Lindisfarne and stargazing at Kielder Observatory The dogs of Low Newton By Sea There’s no timid tippy-toeing for the gung-ho Jack Russell. It bounds into the…
The Goethe's statue in Berlin's Tiergarten.

A guide to West Berlin for first time visitors

The cool factor of Berlin isn’t solely in the east – pockets of West Berlin are well worth visiting too. What makes West Berlin unique? After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the ‘eastern’ side formerly occupied by the communist German Democratic Republic was ripe…
Fort Jefferson in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida.

What’s so special about Dry Tortugas National Park?

The beaches and snorkelling in Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, are gorgeous. But the enormous Fort Jefferson is astonishing. What’s so special about Dry Tortugas National Park, summarised. It’s the true end of the line in the Florida Keys. The beaches are dazzling white sand.…
On top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb.

A luxury travel guide to Sydney, Australia

From VIP tours of the Sydney Opera House to fine dining at Quay, Sydney offers a host of unique luxury travel experiences. What’s Sydney all about? Cape Town and Rio de Janeiro may come close, but no other world class city manages to get close…
Hamburg, Germany.

9 reasons to take a Hamburg city break

Top attractions in Hamburg, Germany, include the unique Elbphilharmonie concert hall, the world’s biggest model railway and engrossing harbour cruises. Hauptkirche St Michaelis The baroque interior of Hauptkirche St Michaelis looks like a wedding cake designer has been let loose on a cavern, with the…
Auckland, New Zealand.

A first time visitor’s guide to Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand’s biggest city has undergone dramatic improvements, fitting of the gorgeous natural setting. What makes Auckland unique? New Zealand’s gateway and largest city is the de facto capital of Polynesia, and it’s beginning to make the most of its natural blessings. Auckland is squeezed…
Grosse Freiheit in the heart of St Pauli, Hamburg.

Why Hamburg’s vibe comes from St Pauli, musicals & the port

Hamburg’s complex character manages to be both industrious and playful. The symbol of St Pauli Anywhere else, repeatedly seeing a skull and crossbones flag might be a little intimidating. But in Hamburg, it’s a symbol of the good fight. The St Pauli football club unites…