The Principality Stadium and River Taff in Cardiff.

A Cardiff city guide for first time visitors

The Welsh capital has a cracking castle, plenty of Doctor Who links and some fascinating arcades. What makes Cardiff unique? Once home to a Roman fort, but only becoming a city in 1905, Cardiff’s lack of attachment to the past gives Cardiff a blank slate…
Blue skies at Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

Five underrated aspects of travelling in Australia

Yeah, Australia’s got the beaches, the reef, the Outback and the wine regions. But there’s plenty that people don’t tend to expect. The light Australia has the reputation of being sunny, but it’s not just the warmth that counts – it’s the brightness. The vividness…
Vintage vending machines at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.

The World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta: Museum review

The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta can feel like a big advert at times. But there’s some fascinating history and a big tasting session packed in. World of Coca-Cola review, summarised The museum covers the history of Coca-Cola. The presentation feels like a big advert…
The Arena in Verona, Italy.

How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?

The direct trains from Milan to Verona are fast enough to make Verona a viable day trip destination. Milan to Verona trains, summarised The first Milan to Verona train leaves at 6.52am. The Italo and Frecciarossa services are quicker. The quickest Milan to Verona trains…
Flowers and fountain in one of Cordoba's many patios.

5 things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita

The Mezquita is not the only thing worth seeing in Cordoba. Stay a couple of nights, and you’ll be thoroughly charmed by the historic city. Cordoba beyond the Mezquita, summarised Take in the World Heritage-listed old town at night. Discover the flowers on a tour…
The Zollverein in Essen, Germany.

Essen city guide for first time visitors

Essen in Germany is rarely on the tourist map, but fans of industrial heritage should have it near the top of their list. What makes Essen unique? For a lot of people, Essen is the largest German city they’ve never heard of. That’s partly because…
Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.

Dortmund city guide for first time visitors

The home of hipster football club Borussia Dortmund also has the world’s largest Christmas tree and the German Football Museum. What makes Dortmund unique? In the Ruhrgebeit, Dortmund is one of those cities – like Porto or Liverpool – that gets an awful lot of…