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10 things that Spain does better than anywhere else

Spain might well be my favourite country on earth to visit, and that’s partly because it does so many things better than elsewhere. Spain excels at tapas, suckling pig, alcázars (palaces/fortresses), flamenco shows, sherry, clubbing (Ibiza), art museums, mad festivals, pilgrimage, and Moorish architecture. These…

Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, North-East England.

Alnwick Castle, Northumberland: 2026 ticket prices, opening hours & visitor tips

Alnwick Castle, the seat of the Duke of Northumberland and home to the Percy family for over 700 years, is the second-largest inhabited castle in the United Kingdom. It is a historic site that has served as a military outpost, a teaching college, and a…

Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Anglesea Golf Course kangaroo tours and Great Ocean Road wildlife guide: Ticket prices and parking

The Great Ocean Road is famous for its coastal views, but it’s also one of the best routes in Australia for seeing native wildlife. From kangaroos and koalas to seals and glowworms, here’s where to find them – starting with the most surprising golf course…

Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah: Ticket prices & visitor guide

For first-time visitors to the Moab area in Utah, this practical guide to Dead Horse Point State Park explains how to reach the famous overlook, the current park hours and fees, details on its designation as a Dark Sky Park, and the available hiking and…

St Lawrence's Church in Eyam, Derbyshire.

The Eyam Plague Village and Museum: History, stories and walking trails (updated 2026)

Discover the chilling sacrifice of Eyam, the plague village that self-isolated in 1665. Explore the Eyam Museum and walking trails to the Riley Graves. This guide was updated in February 2026 to reflect the increased entry fee to the Eyam Museum. Other guides may be…

Piet Blom's Cube Houses in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

10 overlooked cities within an hour of hugely popular neighbours

Sometimes you don’t have to venture too far from one of the world’s great tourist magnets to find something less lauded, but equally compelling in a rather different way. Take these ten unjustly under the radar destinations, for example… Playa Del Carmen Big ticket neighbour:…

The memorial to Augustin Trébuchon at the Glade of the Armistice in Compiègne, France.

Visiting the Glade of the Armistice: History, museum highlights, and how to get there

Learn about the history of the Glade of the Armistice in Compiègne, France with my guide to the museum highlights, memorial sites, and how to get there. The story of Augustin Trébuchon The small memorial garden outside is dedicated to Augustin Trébuchon. It’s not a…

Artists Palette: a practical visitor guide to Death Valley’s technicolour badlands

The Artists Palette in Death Valley National Park, California is a geological formation known for the varied colors of its volcanic ash deposits. Within this 2026 guide, you will find important practical data for visitors, such as current opening hours, ticket prices, driving directions, accessibility,…

The Pina Colada was invented in Puerto Rico.

Birthplaces of booze: Where famous cocktails were created

Thirsty travellers can make a pilgrimage to the places where much-loved cocktails were created, such as… The Singapore Sling – Raffles, Singapore Few cocktails have as strong a geographical connection with their birthplace as the Singapore Sling. In 1915, Ngiam Tong Boon was working at…

Six ways to improve your visit to Madrid

Planning a trip to Madrid? Discover six ways to enhance your visit, from finding treasures at El Rastro flea market to navigating the city's incredible art museums and tapas scene. The capital of Spain is an unmistakably exciting city to hang out in. But these…