Kayaks lined up by the Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga.

Muri, Rarotonga: The perfect holiday town?

On Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, David Whitley discovers that a decade can make a substantial difference. How Muri has changed Muri doesn’t quite look or feel like it did. The key lure is still the same – the most photogenic stretch of Rarotonga’s lagoon,…
The Pulamelei Mound on Savai'i, Samoa.

Samoa’s Pulamelei Mound: The mystery pyramid of the Pacific

Explore Samoa's ancient Pulamelei Mound, the mystery pyramid of the Pacific. Was this huge structure built by a lost society, or does it prove Thor Heyerdahl's radical theory? Walking to the Pulamelei Mound “This track is impassable after heavy rain,” says Warren Jopling as we…
Camel riding in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi in February with children

For a family half term break in February, Abu Dhabi offers both sun and plenty to do for children. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi with children A day spent mustering up the courage to go on the big slide is a day of minimal parental stress.…
St Paul's Cathedral in London, England.

How to get free entry to St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Worshippers, people praying in St Dunstan’s Chapel, disabled visitors and carers can enter St Paul’s Cathedral free of charge. Everyone else needs to pay for a ticket. St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most visited attractions in London. Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece has been…
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

How to get into the Van Gogh Museum when tickets are sold out

Van Gogh Museum tours — which include admission tickets — have availability when normal entry tickets have sold out. Here’s how to get inside Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum when there are no tickets left. Visiting Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam…
Exploring the fjords on a RIB from Fram.

Five lessons learned from a Norwegian fjords cruise

A Norwegian fjords cruise is a learning experience – with Norway full of surprises. The fjords are best seen in a small boat The lower to the water you are, the more spectacular the fjords appear to be. Head out on a RIB (Rigid Inflatable…
Wat Rong Khun - the White Temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Wat Rong Khun – the weird white temple of Chiang Rai

Just south of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand, Buddha competes with Spiderman, Darth Vader and Harry Potter at the White Temple. White Temple day tours If you just want to book a tour to the White Temple, there are several day tours from Chiang Rai…
Penguins arriving at the Oamaru blue penguin colony, New Zealand.

Oamaru blue penguins, New Zealand: Review with ticket prices

In Oamaru on New Zealand’s South Island, the world’s smallest penguins are utterly adorable. Oamaru blue penguins ticket information Advance booking your tickets to see the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is strongly advised. Bookings can be made here. Tickets to see the penguins in Oamaru…