Ashby Castle: ticket prices, parking and how to plan your visit

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is one of the most atmospheric historic sites in Leicestershire, a medieval ruin that tells the story of England’s turbulent past. Managed by English Heritage, this grand site combines fascinating history, scenic views and interactive exploration. This practical guide explains…
Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki Raft in Oslo's Kon-Tiki Museum.

The Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo: Review

In Oslo, Norway, the Kon-Tiki Museum explores Thor Heyerdahl’s raft expedition from South America to Polynesia. What is the Kon-Tiki Museum The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian explorer who set out to prove Polynesia could have been settled…
The Thomas Edison statue at the Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

Exploring Edison and Ford’s Florida Estates

The southern Florida homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford provide beautiful gardens, but also an insight into the characters of the great inventors. Photos of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford It’s the photos that do it. The black and white shots of the ‘vagabonds’…
A hilltop view of Prague, Czechia.

Berlin to Prague by train: A realistic day trip?

The Berlin to Prague train timetable makes a day trip possible, with tickets costing from €18.99. But it’s better to turn the two cities into a twin centre holiday. City breaks in Berlin and Prague Berlin and Prague are two of Europe’s great city break…