The Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

Can you visit the Parthenon at night?

A practical guide to visiting at the Parthenon, including hours, ticketing, access, and alternatives for after-dark experiences. History and overview The Parthenon is one of the most recognisable ancient buildings on earth. Completed in 438 BC, it was built as a temple dedicated to the…
The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens. Greece.

Theatre of Dionysus: what first-time visitors need to know

How to plan a visit to the Theatre of Dionysus in Athens: access, times, ticketing, and what to expect in the birthplace of drama. Theatre of Dionysus: History and overview The Theatre of Dionysus (or Dionysos Eleuthereus) is built into the southern slope of the…

Is photography allowed at the Capuchin Crypt in Rome?

The photography rules at the Capuchin Crypt have changed – and most of the information online is incorrect. The bone chapels of the Capuchin Crypt The Capuchin Crypt is one of Rome’s more ghoulish attractions. Inside are six chapels made with human bones, and surprisingly…
The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece.

Panathenaic Stadium, Athens: what first-time visitors need to know

Practical advice for visiting the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens: how to get there, opening times, ticket prices, accessibility and nearby sights History and overview The Panathenaic Stadium, sometimes called Kallimarmaro, occupies a central spot in Athens and is the marble stadium that hosted the first…

Experiencing different pizza styles in Chicago’s West Loop

Taste Chicago’s best pizza styles on a West Loop guided tour, exploring top pizzerias while discovering the neighbourhood’s history and culture. What makes West Loop special 20 years ago, West Loop was a thoroughly unappealing, sleeves-rolled-up industrial area, dominated by meatpacking warehouses. Many of those…