Grosse Freiheit in the heart of St Pauli, Hamburg.

Why Hamburg’s vibe comes from St Pauli, musicals & the port

Hamburg’s complex character manages to be both industrious and playful. The symbol of St Pauli Anywhere else, repeatedly seeing a skull and crossbones flag might be a little intimidating. But in Hamburg, it’s a symbol of the good fight. The St Pauli football club unites…
View over the rooftops in Trieste, Italy.

Treviso to Trieste trains: Times, prices and fastest option

There are direct Treviso to Trieste trains – but it’s faster and cheaper to go indirect. Treviso to Trieste trains, summarised There are several direct trains from Treviso to Trieste every day. The earliest departure is at 05.34. Tickets cost from €19. Indirect trains are…
The Johannesburg skyline.

A first time visitor’s guide to Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg’s unique historic attractions meld well with creative, art-packed neighbourhoods. What’s Johannesburg all about? Frenetic, edgy and ever-changing, Johannesburg is the heartbeat of not just South Africa, but southern Africa. It will not be winning beauty contests any time soon, and it’s a miracle than…
Lake Bled in Slovenia - easily reachable from Trieste, Italy.

Why Trieste is a good base for visiting Lake Bled

Lake Bled is one of the most photographed spots in Slovenia—an alpine lake with a fairytale island and a clifftop castle. It’s often visited on day trips from Ljubljana, but if you’re staying in Trieste, Italy, it’s surprisingly easy to reach as well. Lake Bled…
Corridor in the Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia.

The Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia: Visitor review

The Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia became the template for prisons around the world. Now, it serves as a warning about locking too many people up. Eastern State Penitentiary review, summarised The Eastern State Penitentiary feels haunted. It was used as a model for prisons…
Hamburg, Germany.

Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg is where Germany goes to have fun. And this guide to Hamburg’s restaurants, bars, shops and clubs should help you join in the good times. Where to eat in Hamburg (€) Otto’s Burger Hamburg without a hamburger would be a dereliction of duty, and…
Cairns Esplanade Lagoon.

Cairns, Australia: A travel guide for first time visitors

Tropical Queensland’s favourite holiday city has more to it than just the Great Barrier Reef. What makes Cairns unique? Put simply, Cairns is the most easily accessible gateway to one of the great natural wonders of the planet – the Great Barrier Reef. The reef…