The Sixteen Going On Seventeen gazebo from the Sound of Music at Salzburg's Hellbrun Palace.

Why the Sound of Music gazebo is at Hellbrunn Palace

The gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace – famous as the setting for Sixteen Going On Seventeen in the Sound of Music – was originally at Leopoldskron Palace. The Sound of Music gazebo, summarised The gazebo at Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Palace featured in 1965 movie the Sound of…
Tavira, Portugal.

Tavira travel guide for first time visitors

Historic Tavira offers a dose of authenticity on the Algarve – and an absolutely stunning beach. What makes Tavira unique? At the eastern end of southern Portugal’s perma-sunny Algarve region, Tavira has none of the brashness and concrete overdose that afflicts many of the resort…
Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany.

Berlin to Dortmund train: Times, prices & Flixtrain alternative

You can book the affordable Berlin to Dortmund train without Deutsche Bahn. The cheaper Flixtrain services take longer, but they’re a viable alternative on the Berlin to Dortmund route. Berlin to Dortmund trains, summarised There are several trains a day from Berlin to Dortmund. Deutsche…
The Principality Stadium and River Taff in Cardiff.

A Cardiff city guide for first time visitors

Planning a trip to Cardiff? From historic castles to Cardiff Bay, find the best things to do in my Cardiff city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Cardiff unique? Once home to a Roman fort, but only becoming a city in 1905, Cardiff’s lack of…
Blue skies at Elizabeth Quay, Perth.

Five underrated aspects of travelling in Australia

Yeah, Australia’s got the beaches, the reef, the Outback and the wine regions. But there’s plenty that people don’t tend to expect. The light Australia has the reputation of being sunny, but it’s not just the warmth that counts – it’s the brightness. The vividness…
Vintage vending machines at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.

The World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta: Museum review

The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia, can feel like a big advert at times. But there’s some fascinating history and a big tasting session packed in. World of Coca-Cola review, summarised The museum covers the history of Coca-Cola. The presentation feels like a big…
The Arena in Verona, Italy.

How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?

Want to know how fast the direct Milan to Verona trains are? Get travel times, ticket info, and booking tips in our complete transport guide. Milan to Verona trains, summarised The first Milan to Verona train leaves at 6.52am. The Italo and Frecciarossa services are…
Flowers and fountain in one of Cordoba's many patios.

5 things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita

The Mezquita is not the only thing worth seeing in Cordoba. Stay a couple of nights, and you’ll be thoroughly charmed by the historic city. Cordoba beyond the Mezquita, summarised Take in the World Heritage-listed old town at night. Discover the flowers on a tour…