My poor, fatally wounded suitcase.

What happens when an airline breaks your suitcase

I got off the plane to discover my suitcase was damaged. What happened next was… weird. RIP suitcase Last Tuesday I arrived back at Birmingham Airport after a trip to Marrakesh with the family. Awaiting me was a sorry imitation of my suitcase. The logo…
Death Valley and Badwater Basin from Dante's View, California.

Why Dante’s View may be the best lookout in California

Dante’s View in Death Valley National Park offers a level of drama and starkness that nowhere else in California can match. Where is Dante’s View? Dante’s View is one of the highlights of Death Valley National Park in eastern California. This Death Valley lookout is…
The Shotover Jet on the Shotover River, Queenstown, New Zealand.

The best places to go jetboating in New Zealand

When choosing a destination for jetboating in New Zealand, look for river trips. Here’s why. New Zealand is not exactly short of things to do. One day you might kayak to the Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo, the next seeing the albatross colony near…
The view on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Why you should visit New Zealand in the spring

Spring is the best time to visit New Zealand, with September, October, and November offering smaller crowds, flowering landscapes, and mild weather. Why visit New Zealand in the northern hemisphere autumn? Mid-October to the end of November is when flights to New Zealand are traditionally…
Spices in the souks of Marrakesh.

Braving the souks of Marrakesh, with children

In Morocco, visiting the Marrakesh souks with children is challenging. But if done right, it gives the kids an experience that sticks in the memory. From Jemaa al-Fnaa to the souks “Are you going to do haggling, Daddy?” A visit to the souks of Marrakesh…

Do I need to book York Dungeon tickets in advance?

Planning to visit the York Dungeon? Find out if you need to book your tickets in advance to secure your slot and avoid long queues. Important! Entry to the York Dungeon is included within the Visit York Pass. If you’re planning to visit several attractions in Yorkshire,…
The walk to the Cape of Good Hope.

Exploring the natural side of Cape Town, South Africa

From the dassies on Table Mountain to the penguins of Boulders Beach, you’re never far from nature in Cape Town. Meeting dassies on Table Mountain From the top of Table Mountain on a blazing blue-sky day, Cape Town’s appeal is obvious. The views look over…