Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium.

Brussels travel guide: Is this Europe’s most underrated capital?

Brussels offers the perfect alternative to Europe's busiest capitals. From world-class beer and chocolate to comic book culture and art nouveau architecture, Belgium's cosy capital delivers authentic European charm without the overwhelming crowds. The refreshing alternative to Europe's tourist capitals The Belgian capital's strength is…
The Dom Luis I bridge in Porto, Portugal.

A first time visitor’s guide to Porto

Porto’s top attractions include the Palácio da Bolsa, cathedral and Dom Luis I bridge. What makes Porto unique There’s a stubborn, no-nonsense streak to Portugal’s second city that serves only to underplay just how gorgeous it is. Long a strategic trading port where the Douro…
The streets of Lagos, Portugal.

Guide to Lagos, Portugal: See, do, eat & sleep

Lagos is the historic heart of the Algarve, with a strong line in kayak and boat trips. What makes Lagos unique? Southern Portugal is a bit of a balancing act. There are several towns along the Algarve coast, many overdeveloped but with plenty to do,…
Inside the Capela dos Ossos, Faro.

Faro, Portugal: What to see, do and eat

A chapel made of bones and a birdlife-packed estuary help make Faro more than just a gateway airport to the Algarve. What makes Faro unique? The Algarve is often seen as a patchwork of smallness – some pretty ghastly resort towns mixed in with cute…
Segovia's Alcazar.

Segovia, Spain: The best things to do, see, buy and eat

Segovia has two extraordinary sights in the Alcazar and Roman aqueduct – but it’s a hugely atmospheric city to hang out in, too. What makes Segovia unique? Two stellar attractions at either end of the historic centre – the Roman aqueduct and the Disney-esque castle…
On the Harvard University campus.

Guide to Cambridge, Massachusetts, for first time visitors

Two of the world’s great universities – Harvard and MIT – shape the character and appeal of Cambridge, Massachusetts. What makes Cambridge, Massachusetts, unique? To all intents and purposes a suburb of Boston, just on the north side of the Charles River, Cambridge is technically…
One of many witches in Salem, Massachusetts.

A first time visitor’s guide to Salem, Massachusetts

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 have given way to a city obsessed with Halloween. What makes Salem unique? In 1692, Salem went very dark indeed. The strange behaviour of a few children descended into a blizzard of accusations of witchcraft. Neighbours turned on each…
Niagara Falls.

A first-timer’s guide to Niagara Falls, Canada

With cruises, observation decks, rapid-side walking trails and helicopter flights, there’s a massive amount to do on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. What makes Niagara Falls unique? Without the backstory, it’d be easy enough to just dismiss Niagara Falls as a waterfall. But it…
Queen Street West sign in Toronto, Canada.

Neighbourhood guide to West Queen West, Toronto

Full of galleries and unique shops, West Queen West is a neighbourhood that shows a different side to Toronto. What’s West Queen West all about? The man behind the counter at the organic market inadvertently manages to encapsulate the West Queen West Area. “We don’t…