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6 reasons Queenstown should be on your New Zealand travel itinerary

Why visit Queenstown? From bungee jumping to lake cruises, here are six reasons to include New Zealand’s adventure capital on your travel itinerary. It’s stunning In terms of good looks, there are few more impressive towns on the planet. Queenstown sits on the edge of…

Phoenix Zoo in Arizona: Complete guide to one of America’s largest privately owned zoos

Visit one of America’s largest non-profit zoos. My complete Phoenix Zoo guide, updated in February 2026, covers must-see animals, trail maps, and essential visitor tips. Walking through authentic recreations of the Sonoran Desert whilst Mexican grey wolves prowl behind glass metres away, watching Sumatran tigers…

The Strokkur geyser in the Haukadalur Valley, Iceland.

Strokkur: The secret highlight of Iceland’s Golden Circle tours

Geysir, Thingvellir and the Gullfoss waterfall are advertised as the three highlights of a Golden Circle tour in Iceland. But the natural wonder to look out for is Strokkur. The main attractions on Iceland’s Golden Circle Iceland’s Golden Circle is a world class example of…

A first-timer’s guide to Niagara Falls, Canada

With cruises, observation decks, rapid-side walking trails and helicopter flights, there’s a massive amount to do on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. What makes Niagara Falls unique? Without the backstory, it’d be easy enough to just dismiss Niagara Falls as a waterfall. But it…

The Alofaaga Blowholes on Savaii, Samoa.

Blowholes, lava tubes & village life on Savaii, Samoa

The Pe’a Pe’a Cave, Alofaaga Blowholes and the Tafua Peninsula’s crater are among the natural highlights of Savaii. But it’s the traditional culture that makes Samoa’s second island so memorable. Savaii’s curfew The bulky silhouette stands solemnly by the roadside. He’s there to make sure…

Alcazaba of Almería: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore the stunning Alcazaba of Almería. My 2026 visitor guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and history for this Spanish fortress. This guide was checked and updated in January 2026. The first time I climbed the zigzagging ramp towards the Alcazaba of Almería's entrance, slightly…

Icebergs on the Jökulsárlón lagoon, Iceland.

Seeing icebergs up close in a RIB on Iceland’s Jökulsárlón

Taking a rigid inflatable boat cruise on Iceland’s Jökulsárlón allows you to get up close to icebergs and the glacier wall. Flotation suits on Jökulsárlón Nobody is ever going to look dignified in a flotation suit. But better to look undignified than to fall into…

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Discover maritime history at the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Check 2026 ticket prices, hours, and tips for a family-friendly adventure. When I first walked past this building on Whitehead Street, Key West, what struck me was how deliberately theatrical it looked. The facade of…

Five reasons to add Macau to your Hong Kong trip

Macau is now an easy transfer or day tour from Hong Kong. Here’s why it’s worth visiting. Getting to Macau from Hong Kong The construction of a bridge-tunnel system has made Macau much easier to reach from Hong Kong. It now takes around 45 minutes…

Queen Street West sign in Toronto, Canada.

Neighbourhood guide to West Queen West, Toronto

Explore Toronto's coolest district with my West Queen West neighborhood guide. Discover the best street art, boutique shopping, and trendy cafes What’s West Queen West all about? The man behind the counter at the organic market inadvertently manages to encapsulate the West Queen West Area.…