A surfer tackles Munich's Eisbach wave.

19 great reasons to visit Munich, Bavaria

Munich, Germany, ranks among Europe's top destinations for overseas travellers. And it's justified. Here are just 19 reasons why... Englischer Garten: World class urban paradise An arguably unbeatable contender for the title of the world's greatest urban green space, Munich's primary natural lung is way…
Art deco building in Miami, Florida.

5 reasons to add Miami to a round-the-world trip

Miami is a major connecting hub, but it’s worth getting out of the airport to explore further. It’s the gateway to Latin America There are flights that go to Central and South America from Europe, but the vast majority of require flying via the United…
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 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…