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Techatticup Mine: The bizarre gold mine tour near Las Vegas

In Eldorado Canyon, south-west Nevada, tours of the Techatticup Mine involve stories of gruesome explosions and unfortunate donkeys. What is the Techatticup Mine? The Techatticup Mine is a former gold mine in south-western Nevada’s Eldorado Canyon. It dates back to the mid019th century gold rush,…

Washington DC’s corridor of power – a Pennsylvania Avenue walking tour

On a walking tour down Pennsylvania Avenue, visitors can find out where the power in Washington DC really lies. Monica Beach “Welcome to Monica Beach,” says Tom Diemer. The drab, grey plaza outside the E Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse is somewhat lacking in palm…

How the three-cities tour from Madrid works: Segovia, Ávila & Toledo in one day

This clear, practical guide explains what to expect on the Three Cities in One Day tour from Madrid, Spain — visiting Segovia, Ávila and Toledo. It includes transport logistics, entry details, time in each city, and whether the tour is worth booking. What’s included in…

An Icelandic horse on the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach.

Why Vík is the best place in Iceland for black sand horse riding

Iceland is a land of otherworldly landscapes, and few are as dramatic as the black sand beaches of Vík. Here, you can combine the thrill of horse riding with the sort of scenery that makes Iceland’s south coast special. Ride across Vík’s volcanic black sands…

Why the Algarve’s Benagil Cave is best seen on a kayak tour

Explore the Algarve’s Benagil Cave on a guided kayak tour for the best views, safe access and a unique perspective of this much-photographed sea cave. See the Benagil Cave up close The Benagil Cave, with its dramatic domed ceiling and golden rock formations, is one…

Experiencing different pizza styles in Chicago’s West Loop

Taste Chicago’s best pizza styles on a West Loop guided tour, exploring top pizzerias while discovering the neighbourhood’s history and culture. What makes West Loop special 20 years ago, West Loop was a thoroughly unappealing, sleeves-rolled-up industrial area, dominated by meatpacking warehouses. Many of those…

Nathan G Moore House in Oak Park, Chicago.

The best way for architecture-lovers to see Oak Park, Chicago

Discover Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces on an Oak Park guided tour, with expert insight, historic homes and Prairie-style architecture. Why visit Oak Park? Out west, safely into suburbia, Oak Park in Chicago comes over as a leafy, well-to-do area of carefully primped lawns and sizable…

Hitler and the Third Reich walking tour in Munich: A practical guide for visitors

Munich was once called the “capital of the movement” by Hitler and the Nazi Party. Today, visitors can learn how the city became central to the rise of the Third Reich on a walking tour that traces the story through its surviving landmarks. This guide…

Why it’s worth paying to visit Malamala Beach Club from Port Denarau

Discover why it is worth visiting Malamala Beach Club from Port Denarau. A review of the private island’s facilities and transport options. When you’re staying on Viti Levu - whether in Nadi, Denarau or the Coral Coast - it’s tempting to stick to mainland beaches.…

What you see on a helicopter tour over Toronto

What to see on a helicopter tour over Toronto. Discover the flight path, skyline views, and practical advice for this aerial experience. A helicopter ride over Toronto gives a different perspective on Canada’s largest city, compressing a vast number of landmarks into a short but…