Travel advice, ideas & expert tips

Practical guide to visiting Durham Cathedral: hours, access and what not to miss

The Durham Cathedral is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and packed with spiritual heritage. Here’s a useful guide to help first-time visitors plan a rewarding visit, including opening times, accessibility, the tower climb and museum details, plus parking and transport, best visiting times, and nearby…

Practical guide to visiting the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a blend of art, historic gardens and waterfront views along the St. Johns River. This guide helps first-time visitors plan your trip, including how to get there, opening hours, ticket pricing, accessibility, the best…

Parking & Access Guide: Cadbury World, Bournville (Birmingham)

If you're planning to visit Cadbury World in Birmingham by car, you may be wondering about the parking situation. This guide should give you all the information you need. Where is Cadbury World? Cadbury World is located at 69 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands,…

A horse and cart head past the fairground at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

Parking Guide: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

The Black Country Living Museum in the West Midlands has been voted as England's best tourist attraction. But it's not free to park there for most visitors. This Black Country Living Museum parking guide should tell you all you need to know. Where is the…

The Hungarian Parliament Building and River Danube from the Buda Castle district.

11 best things to do on a 3 day Budapest city break

If you’ve got three days on a Budapest city break, there are plenty of things to do in Budapest. Here are 11 attractions and activities you should attempt to fit into your mini-holiday. Things to do in Budapest Budapest doesn’t have any one absolute must-see,…

Inside the Four Seasons Gresham Palace, Budapest.

7 Budapest accommodation recommendations – from backpacker to luxury

The best hotels in Budapest include the Maverick City Lodge, Bohem Art Hotel and Four Seasons Gresham Palace. These seven Budapest accommodation recommendations cover the top hotels in the Hungarian capital for different needs. Planning a stay in Budapest Budapest is a strong, strong contender…

Taiaroa Headland: The best place in the world to see albatrosses

The Royal Albatross colony at the Taiaroa Headland on New Zealand’s Otago Peninsula offers an extraordinary chance to see nesting albatrosses. The Royal Albatross colony on Taiaroa Headland It’s a long time since the old fort on the Taiaroa Headland was used for spotting enemy…

The Oslofjord from the Bygdoy Peninsula.

How to get to Oslo’s Bygdoy Peninsula when the ferry isn’t running

The Bygdoy Peninsula ferry in Oslo is seasonal and doesn’t run in the evening. The best alternative to reach the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum is the number 30 bus. Why visit Bygdoy in Oslo? The Bygdoy Peninsula is one of the highlights of Oslo.…

Seeing takahe and Haast tokoeka at the Orokonui Ecosanctuary

The Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin is home to some of New Zealand’s rarest endangered birds. Here’s how to visit. Returning to pre-human New Zealand As tasks go, returning a 307 hectare valley to how it would have looked before humans would have arrived in New…

The Astronomical Clock on Prague's Old Town Hall.

Guide to Prague’s Old Town Hall Tower: hours, tickets and tips

The Old Town Hall Tower in Prague, crowned by the world-famous Astronomical Clock, is one of the city’s most visited landmarks. This guide explains everything you need to know before you go – from opening times and ticket prices to accessibility information and nearby attractions.…