The Mezquita in Cordoba, Spain.

Córdoba’s Mezquita: The strangest building in the world?

A mosque converted into a cathedral, the Mezquita in Córdoba, Spain, is a mesmerising field of archways. Entering Córdoba’s Mezquita The grand patio of Córdoba’s Mezquita is a vision of all that is lovely about Andalucia. The centuries-old walls surround orange trees bearing fruit, and…
The steps out of Vidgelmir, Iceland's lava cave.

Inside Vidgelmir – Iceland’s giant lava cave

In Iceland, tours head inside a giant tunnel cave carved out after a volcanic explosion. Darkness inside Vidgelmir “If you can see your hands in front of you, then I have bad news,” says the guide. “You are crazy.” We’re about 500 metres inside Vidgelmir,…
Penguins arriving at the Oamaru blue penguin colony, New Zealand.

Christchurch to Oamaru drive: The best things to do on the way

The itinerary from Christchurch to Oamaru spans 300km, highlighting key stops like the International Antarctic Centre, Lake House at Ashburton, and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Visitors can enjoy Oamaru's Victorian Precinct and conclude by watching the Blue Penguin Colony at sunset.

Pubs and poems | Edinburgh literary pub tour review

The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour combines beers in historic Edinburgh pubs with stories about Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. Poetry in the Beehive Inn, Grassmarket In the upstairs room of the Beehive Inn on Edinburgh’s Grassmarket, a gathered crowd sits utterly…
Inside the ARTE Museum Las Vegas.

7 best things to do in Las Vegas for 7-year-old children

The best Las Vegas attractions for seven-year-old children include the Blue Man Group, Electric Playhouse and the Shark Reef Aquarium. Family holiday in Las Vegas I recently returned from a family holiday to Las Vegas. It was a bit of gamble – after all, Las…
Prague Castle from the Vltava River.

5 great Prague attractions for solo travellers

A practical guide to five places in Prague that are easy to visit alone, including tips on timing, accessibility and avoiding the biggest crowds. For more Prague activities and experiences, check out dozens of options here. Prague for solo travellers: The Castle The largest castle…
The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Belgium.

Discovering Antwerp’s Red Star Line Museum: A Migration History

The Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp tells the tale of one of history’s greatest migrations. Walking through Antwerp’s Diamond District Just out of Antwerp’s magnificently OTT, cathedral-esque Centraal Station, the Diamond District starts. The majority of the world’s sparklers are traded here, but the…
Hyperia at Thorpe Park.

The best weather for visiting Thorpe Park

If you want to avoid crowds and long queues at Thorpe Park, take a close look at the weather forecast before booking tickets. Optimal Weather Strategy for Visiting Thorpe Park Rainy days lead to shorter queues and smaller crowds. Brief rain spells are ideal for…
The Naschmarkt in Vienna, Austria.

Why the Naschmarkt might be your favourite bit of Vienna

The Naschmarkt is Vienna’s best food market, known for its mix of local produce, international street food and moochable atmosphere. VIENNA TRAVEL TIP: To enjoy the best of Vienna’s Naschmarkt, tasting from the stalls as you go, book on to a Naschmarkt food tour. Naschmarkt…