On the Harvard University campus.

Guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for first time visitors

Explore Harvard, MIT, and more with my guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Find the best things to do, see, and eat in this historic university city. What makes Cambridge, Massachusetts, unique? To all intents and purposes a suburb of Boston, just on the north side of…
Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

How to get into Neuschwanstein Castle when tickets have sold out

Entry to Neuschwanstein Castle is by guided tour only, and tickets sell out weeks in advance. But tour operators have reserved special skip-the-line tickets. To skip the explanation and book a Neuschwanstein Castle tour with skip-the-line tickets, head this way. Getting into Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein…
View of Perth, Western Australia, from Kings Park.

6 reasons to add Perth to your Australian holiday

Perth in Western Australia is isolated from the rest of the country. But its beaches, islands, parks and wildlife are among the reasons to visit. How many days do you need in Perth, and when should you visit? Most travellers spend 3-5 days exploring Perth…
One of many witches in Salem, Massachusetts.

A first time visitor’s guide to Salem, Massachusetts

Planning a trip to Salem, Massachusetts? From witch trials to maritime history, here is my essential guide for first-time visitors to Witch City. What makes Salem unique? In 1692, Salem went very dark indeed. The strange behaviour of a few children descended into a blizzard…