The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, California.

Inside Hearst Castle, California: The most expensive home ever built

Discover Hearst Castle, California: William Randolph Hearst's extravagant mountaintop retreat featuring Mediterranean architecture and priceless art. Hearst Castle, in summary Hearst Castle is arguably the world’s most extravagant private home, overlooking California’s coast. It was the pet project of William Randolph Hearst, a publishing tycoon…
The Jeronimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon.

Belém, Portugal: A first-time visitor’s guide

Lisbon’s riverside neighbourhood, Belém, brings unique historic buildings and top class modern art. What makes Belém unique? In a gorgeously sunny spot by the riverside, Belém is where Lisbon’s historic side shines through the most. The 1755 earthquake that left much of the city in…
Route 66 sign in West Hollywood, California.

West Hollywood – the gay capital of Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the small independent city of West Hollywood has an unusual back story and a penchant for partying under the rainbow flag. Santa Monica Boulevard On Santa Monica Boulevard, a sign says: “Car wash to the stars”. It is underneath a billboard advertising,…
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England.

How much does it cost to park at Stonehenge?

Parking at Stonehenge costs £3, unless you’re a member of English Heritage. But you’ll still need to walk or take a shuttle bus to the standing stones. This guide was updated in March 2026 to include current Stonehenge admission fees. Other guides may be outdated.…
The art deco National Tobacco Company building in Napier, New Zealand.

Napier: New Zealand’s art deco secret

David Whitley discovers how a devastating earthquake led to Napier becoming one of the most architecturally stunning cities on earth. Exploring Napier’s architectural story At eye-level, Emerson Street looks like your average small city high street. A few cafés, a mix of chain stores and…