The Tyne Bridge in Newcastle, North-East England.

7 reasons to visit Newcastle, England

Top attractions in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne include Newcastle Castle, the Discovery Museum, Seven Stories and the Victoria Tunnel. Newcastle Castle Is Newcastle’s castle one of the most imposing or impressive in Britain? No. In fact, much of it no longer exists, having fallen into disuse over the…
The Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain.

Six ways to improve your visit to Madrid

Planning a trip to Madrid? Discover six ways to enhance your visit, from finding treasures at El Rastro flea market to navigating the city's incredible art museums and tapas scene. The capital of Spain is an unmistakably exciting city to hang out in. But these…
By the port in Antwerp, Belgium.

How to spend the perfect weekend in Antwerp, Belgium

Antwerp in Belgium is one of Europe’s most underrated city break destinations. Great beer, eye-opening port cruises, fashion shopping and stand-out historical museums combine. Here’s how to make the best of two days there. Planning your Antwerp trip When to visit Antwerp Belgium’s style capital…
The armoured elephant at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, Yorkshire.

What overseas visitors should do in Leeds, Yorkshire

Discover the best of Leeds, Yorkshire. From the weapons and armour at the Royal Armouries to the exotic butterflies at Tropical World, here is what overseas visitors should see. Roundhay Park: Head for the gardens Covering more than 700 acres, Roundhay Park is an absolute…
The Jeronimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon.

5 recommendations to make your Lisbon break better

Discover the best things to do in Lisbon, from historic Belém and lively Bairro Alto nightlife to hilltop castles and world-class cuisine. Why visit Lisbon? Lisbon is the great underrated Western European capital – and it almost certainly offers the best value for money in…
Sunrise over Athens, Greece.

Personal recommendations for a short break in Athens, Greece

Democracy, drama, philosophy… Athens has given us an awful lot. And the traces of the ancient greats crop up surprisingly regularly in an otherwise gritty-but-buzzy modern city. Walking down a road past bars, street art and souvlaki joints, only to suddenly bump into the remnants…
The Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

How to spend 24 hours in Athens before your cruise

Highlights of a day in Athens before a cruise from Piraeus include the Parthenon, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Agora and the Acropolis Museum. What is Athens like? The place Greece’s capital occupies in the minds of classical scholars and cherishers of democracy doesn’t quite match…
Reykjavik, Iceland.

How to spend 24 hours in Reykjavik

Spend 24 hours in Reykjavik, Iceland. Swim in a thermal pool, go whale-watching, and learn about Viking history before hunting for the Northern Lights. Iceland is an astonishing world of stark landscapes and eye-popping natural wonders, so pleasant as Reykjavik is, time is best spent…