The Grand Canyon Skywalk at Grand Canyon West, Arizona.

How scary is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?

The Grand Canyon Skywalk has you standing nearly 4,000ft above the Colorado River. But its perhaps not as scary as some travellers may anticipate. What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk? The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a large viewing platform on Hualapai Indian land at Grand…
Alongside the Water of Leith in the Dean Village.

Dean Village: Edinburgh’s secret, scenic escape

The historic mills, green gully location near the New Town and quirky monuments make Dean Village a beautiful escape from the crowds in Edinburgh. Escaping the crowds in Edinburgh Particularly in August during the Fringe Festival, Edinburgh can get overcrowded and overwhelming. Many visitors find…
The National Museum of Scotland.

National Museum of Scotland review: The bit to visit first

With limited time at the National Museum of Scotland, the Beginnings and Early People sections are the best bet for first time visitors wanting something unique. How big is the National Museum of Scotland The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is a vast attraction,…
Canoeing in Berlin.

Canoeing along the Berlin Wall

Paddling along the River Spree in Berlin shows where the city was once divided. Changes along the River Spree The River Spree acts as a barometer for what’s happening to Berlin. Every time I visit, the buildings alongside it look shinier, newer and more futuristic.…
The Montreal Biodome.

Montreal is Canada’s best city: Here’s why…

David Whitley compares his experiences in Canada’s big three metropoles. A free gig in Montreal Sidling down past cafés and restaurants that have abandoned their usual premises to sell their wares from temporary grills on the street, I find myself following the noise to a…

The Shanghai Tunnels – and the seedy history of Portland

On a walking tour of Portland, crime, corruption, vice and the infamous Shanghai Tunnels show off a different side to Oregon’s hipster city. To choose from a range of Portland walking tours, investigate the options here. Erickson’s Nine Bar Saloon “Men outnumbered women 16 to…
The Vinolia wine tasting room in Santiago, Chile.

Vinolia in Santiago, Chile, review: Wine-tasting, cinema-style

In Santiago, the Vinolia wine-tasting experience aims to change perceptions of Chilean wines. The Vinolia tasting room All cinemas should be like this. Sitting through the latest live action Disney remake, or the year’s 29th comic book movie, would be considerably improved with five generously-filled…