The Vasarely Museum in Budapest, Hungary.

Why the Vasarely Museum is Budapest’s best art museum

The Vasarely Museum, located in the overlooked suburb of Obuda, showcases over 400 works by Op Art pioneer Victor Vasarely. Unlike other Budapest art destinations, it offers a unique perspective on art through geometric patterns and colors. Tickets cost 2,400 forints, free with the Budapest Card.
Kayaking among icebergs on Tasman Lake, New Zealand.

Iceberg kayaking on Tasman Lake, New Zealand

A kayaking tour on Tasman Lake, near Aoraki/Mt Cook, reveals the dramatic retreat of the Tasman Glacier over 25 years. Participants navigate icebergs that are melting and witness stunning scenery. The tour emphasizes safety and offers a unique experience of ice and nature, culminating in whiskey on the rocks.
Swimming with a whale shark on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.

What it’s like to swim with whale sharks

Snorkelling with whale sharks off Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is one of the world’s most remarkable experiences. Here’s what it’s like. The first sighting of a whale shark It’s difficult to know what provides the bigger shock – the size or the clarity. We gracelessly…
A statue of Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Understanding Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

The Visitor Center at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, provides thought-provoking insight into Abraham Lincoln via his most famous speech. Gettysburg: The battle that no-one wanted The coachloads pulling up outside Gettysburg’s Visitor Center really shouldn’t be there. The Battle of Gettysburg – the biggest single bloodbath in…
The view from the Shard in London.

The cheapest night to stay in London

Sunday is the cheapest night to stay in London. The cost of a four star hotel room can be less than half price when compared to a midweek stay. And here’s the proof… Bringing down the cost of visiting London A couple of days in…
The old customs hut on the France-Switzerland border.

The day I decided to walk to France

There is an irresistible lure in crossing a border, purely because you can… Being entertained by maps From fairly early in my career as an annoying child, my parents realised the way to stop me screaming to go into every Little Chef we drove past…