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The North Sea beach at Spurn, East Yorkshire.

Five things I learned on the way to Spurn Point – Yorkshire’s Land’s End

Smart seagulls, erosion-preventing oysters and diseased seals are amongst the discoveries on the Spurn Safari. Two weeks ago, I visited Spurn – the ridiculous narrow peninsula that curves around the northern side of the Humber Estuary in East Yorkshire. It’s an odd place, not on…

England, Hull, tours, UK, wildlife, Yorkshire

The Strokkur geyser in the Haukadalur Valley, Iceland.

Strokkur: The secret highlight of Iceland’s Golden Circle tours

Geysir, Thingvellir and the Gullfoss waterfall are advertised as the three highlights of a Golden Circle tour in Iceland. But the natural wonder to look out for is Strokkur. The main attractions on Iceland’s Golden Circle Iceland’s Golden Circle is a world class example of…

Iceland, tours

The type of tour you should do on your first day in any city

Forget the hop-on, hop-off bus. The tour you should do on your first day in any city is a food tour. Bad travel advice There is one piece of travel advice I see over and over again. And it is dreadful advice. The tip goes…

food, tours

The Balto Memorial in Central Park, New York City.

NYC scavenger hunt review: Turning Central Park into a game

Urban Adventure Quest’s Lower Central Park scavenger hunt adventure is both entertaining and educational. The story of the Maine Monument in Central Park Ordinarily, I’d probably not give the Maine Monument a second glance. It’s a shiny, gold, pompous thing on the entrance to New…

New York, New York City, parks, reviews, tours, USA

New York City’s slavery & underground railroad secrets

In Manhattan, a New York City slavery and underground railroad walking tour opens visitors’ eyes to a dark past. Key sites in New York City’s slavery history Alexander Hamilton US Custom House. The Well. 23 Wall Street (the JP Morgan Building). The African Burial Ground.…

history, New York, New York City, reviews, tours, USA

The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How to visit the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign without using a taxi

If you’re visiting Las Vegas, getting a photo at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is a time-honoured tradition. Alas, getting there isn’t as easy as it seems—especially if you’re staying mid-Strip. The sign is located on Las Vegas Boulevard South, past Mandalay Bay,…

Las Vegas, Nevada, tours, USA

J Ward Lunatic Asylum, Ararat: Tours, history and practical information

First time visiting the J Ward Lunatic Asylum in Ararat, Victoria? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of J Ward Lunatic Asylum J Ward, located in Ararat, Victoria, began life as the Ararat County…

Australia, ghost tours, Grampians, tours, Victoria

The Basilica of St Patrick’s Old Cathedral in New York City.

New York catacombs by candlelight tour: Stories from the cemetery

On a catacombs by candlelight tour in New York City’s Nolita neighbourhood, the stories in the cemetery prove more gripping than the catacombs. To skip the review and book your place on the New York catacombs by candlelight tour, head this way. A surprising tour…

New York, New York City, tours, USA

An old well amid the ruins of Delos, Greece.

Do you need a guided tour for Delos?

It is not essential to book a guided tour for Delos. Independent visitors can learn the history at the Delos Museum. But a small group tour arguably offers a better experience. To book a Delos tour, choose from the options here. For a look at…

cruises, Delos, ferries, Greece, Greek Islands, Mykonos, tours

The Richard Rodgers Theatre is the home of Hamilton in New York City.

Beyond the musical on an Alexander Hamilton walking tour of Manhattan

An Alexander Hamilton-themed walking tour of Manhattan’s Financial District offers more insight into Hamilton’s life than Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Broadway musical. Key Alexander Hamilton sites in New York City The Trinity Church graveyard. The Museum of American Finance in the Bank of New York building. Federal…

history, musicals, New York, New York City, theatre, tours, USA, walks