The Empire State Building in New York City.

Empire State Building ticket prices: How to pay less

Ticket prices for the Empire State Building in New York City are cheaper if you book via a third party rather than on the official site. And this is why… Reduced entrance fee for the Empire State Building The Empire State Building is arguably the…
East Looe Beach in Cornwall.

Is it safe to swim at East Looe Beach?

Despite the lack of lifeguards, East Looe Beach in Cornwall is considered safe for swimming due to its protected location, calm water, and good water quality rating. Where is East Looe Beach? East Looe Beach is the main beach in Looe, Cornwall. It’s the one…
Purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project in Cornwall.

The joy of learning from your children while travelling

Family travel brings unexpected joy: watch your children connect their classroom knowledge with the real world, like finding purple pitcher plants at the Eden Project. The Sarracenia purpurea may not be a plant you are familiar with. It is certainly one I didn’t know about…
A summer evening visit to Polperro Harbour, Cornwall.

Can you park at the harbour in Polperro, Cornwall?

You can’t park at Polperro’s picturesque harbour in Cornwall; discover why cars are banned and how far the mandatory, flat-rate parking lot is. Polperro is one of the prettiest villages in Cornwall, and it still has the ring of authenticity about it. Despite a multitude…