Bearpit Karaoke in Berlin's Mauerpark.

I braved Berlin’s Bearpit Karaoke – and I loved it

Berlin’s Bearpit Karaoke is an open air singing session in the Mauerpark. And being willing to have a go is more important than talent. Facing the fear at Bearpit Karaoke This is an awful time to realise that I don’t actually know the words. In…
The Dom Luis I bridge in Porto, Portugal.

A first time visitor’s guide to Porto

Porto’s top attractions include the Palácio da Bolsa, cathedral and Dom Luis I bridge. What makes Porto unique There’s a stubborn, no-nonsense streak to Portugal’s second city that serves only to underplay just how gorgeous it is. Long a strategic trading port where the Douro…
Michelangelo's David in the Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence.

How long are the queues to see Michelangelo’s David?

Once in Florence’s Galleria dell’Accademia, you don’t queue to see Michelangelo’s David. However, the queues to get into the Galleria can be horrible. Where is Michelangelo’s David? Michelangelo’s David is one of the world’s most famous works of art. Some travellers add Florence to their…
Art deco building in Miami, Florida.

5 reasons to add Miami to a round-the-world trip

Miami is a major connecting hub, but it’s worth getting out of the airport to explore further. It’s the gateway to Latin America There are flights that go to Central and South America from Europe, but the vast majority of require flying via the United…
Kensington Market in Toronto, Canada.

Why Kensington Market is Toronto’s best neighbourhood for food

The mixture of cuisines from all over the world makes Toronto’s Kensington Market an incredible place for street food and casual restaurants. The migration history of Kensington Market The story begins in the distinctively bay-and-gable Victorian houses on Kensington Avenue. “They were built in the…
A king cobra at the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm in Bangkok, Thailand.

Up close with king cobras at Bangkok’s snake farm

The Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm in Bangkok farms king cobras for antivenom - and puts on demonstrations for visitors. Too close to king cobras in Bangkok Ugh. His last films may have been cinematic travesties, but Indiana Jones certainly has the right idea…
The streets of Lagos, Portugal.

Guide to Lagos, Portugal: See, do, eat & sleep

Lagos is the historic heart of the Algarve, with a strong line in kayak and boat trips. What makes Lagos unique? Southern Portugal is a bit of a balancing act. There are several towns along the Algarve coast, many overdeveloped but with plenty to do,…