Back Bay in Boston, Massachusetts.

Why visit the Back Bay neighbourhood in Boston?

The Back Bay neighbourhood shows a more modern side to Boston, but there’s still considerable charm down Newbury Street. What’s Back Bay all about? Back Bay is where Boston drops the act of being some sort of prim Olde Worlde historic theme park of breeches,…
Casa Loma in Toronto, Ontario.

How to get cheaper tickets for Casa Loma, Toronto

Due to the lack of booking fee, it is cheaper to book tickets for Toronto’s lavish castle, Casa Loma, through a third party. So you might as well get the lower ticket prices. To skip the explanation, and book Casa Loma tickets without the booking…
Jumping crocodile on the Adelaide River in Australia's Northern Territory.

Six reasons to add Darwin to your Australian holiday

Crocodiles, cyclone simulators and sunset markets are all part of the magic mix in the Northern Territory’s capital, Darwin. It’s Australia’s best tropical city Whisper it quietly, but the cities in tropical Queensland are a little underwhelming. Darwin, however, has bags of personality. This is…
On the Harvard University campus.

Guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for first time visitors

Explore Harvard, MIT, and more with my guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Find the best things to do, see, and eat in this historic university city. What makes Cambridge, Massachusetts, unique? To all intents and purposes a suburb of Boston, just on the north side of…
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

How to get into Neuschwanstein Castle when tickets have sold out

Entry to Neuschwanstein Castle is by guided tour only, and tickets sell out weeks in advance. But tour operators have reserved special skip-the-line tickets. To skip the explanation and book a Neuschwanstein Castle tour with skip-the-line tickets, head this way. Getting into Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein…
View of Perth, Western Australia, from Kings Park.

6 reasons to add Perth to your Australian holiday

Perth in Western Australia is isolated from the rest of the country. But its beaches, islands, parks and wildlife are among the reasons to visit. How many days do you need in Perth, and when should you visit? Most travellers spend 3-5 days exploring Perth…