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Visiting Malbork Castle from Gdansk: Train vs tour

Tours to Malbork Castle from Gdansk are strangely expensive. You can save a lot of money by taking the train to Malbork instead. Why visit Malbork Castle A red brick behemoth, Malbork Castle was once the HQ of the Teutonic knights and Polish kings, and…

One of the giraffes at Adelaide Zoo, South Australia.

Plan your visit to Adelaide Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Adelaide Zoo? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Adelaide Zoo Adelaide Zoo opened in 1883 and is Australia’s second oldest zoo. It houses more than 2 500 animals and around…

Five really good reasons to visit Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, the historic capital of Massachusetts, brims with heritage and tourist attractions. But some aspects of the city make it truly stand out. Baseball The other US sports lag way behind the ball game in Boston’s affections. Baseball diamonds can be found all over the…

Why overseas tourists shouldn’t miss out on Yorkshire

Many of England’s most enjoyable tourist attractions are in Yorkshire. Visitors from overseas should make time to see them, rather than heading straight for Edinburgh. The train through Yorkshire As the camera-toting hordes pack into London, then take the train up to Edinburgh for the…

Why Antwerp is one of Europe’s most underrated cities

The Fashion District, the hip Het Zuid neighbourhood and attractions such as the Red Star Line Museum make Antwerp unique in Belgium. Antwerp: Not like the rest of Belgium Cool is not generally seen as Belgium’s strong suit. Overcrowded Bruges is all picturesque canals, horse…

Faro, Portugal: What to see, do and eat

A chapel made of bones and a birdlife-packed estuary help make Faro more than just a gateway airport to the Algarve. What makes Faro unique? The Algarve is often seen as a patchwork of smallness – some pretty ghastly resort towns mixed in with cute…

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.…

Is Edinburgh Castle open on Mondays?

Edinburgh Castle is usually open on Mondays – but there’s one important thing to check before you turn up at the gate. What makes Edinburgh Castle worth visiting? The city views from the terrace outside Edinburgh Castle are tremendous, but inside it’s a glorious mixture…

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California.

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda: Complete guide with prices, hours and exhibits

This guide covers everything you need to visit the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: admission prices, opening hours, how to get there from Los Angeles and Orange County, and what exhibits to prioritise. I explain the Watergate Gallery, Nixon's birthplace, and why this presidential…

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…