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Visiting Malbork Castle from Gdansk: Train vs tour

Tours to Malbork Castle from Gdansk are strangely expensive. You can save a lot of money by taking the train to Malbork instead. Why visit Malbork Castle A red brick behemoth, Malbork Castle was once the HQ of the Teutonic knights and Polish kings, and…

Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany.

How to get into Neuschwanstein Castle when tickets have sold out

Entry to Neuschwanstein Castle is by guided tour only, and tickets sell out weeks in advance. But tour operators have reserved special skip-the-line tickets. To skip the explanation and book a Neuschwanstein Castle tour with skip-the-line tickets, head this way. Getting into Neuschwanstein Castle Neuschwanstein…

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…

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…

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

Forget hop-on, hop-off buses. The best tour to do on your first day in any city is a food tour. Get great food, city orientation, and dinner ideas for the rest of your trip. Bad travel advice There is one piece of travel advice I…

The Balto Memorial in Central Park, New York City.

NYC scavenger hunt review: Turning Central Park into a game

A review of the NYC scavenger hunt in Central Park. Solve puzzles and find clues to uncover the history and hidden details of the park's landmarks, like the Balto memorial. The story of the Maine Monument in Central Park Ordinarily, I’d probably not give the…

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.…

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

How to reach the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign without a taxi: bus routes, walking times, parking options, and best times for photos explained. If you’re visiting Las Vegas, getting a photo at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign is a time-honoured tradition.…

J Ward Lunatic Asylum, Ararat: Tour prices, history & visitor guide

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…

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…