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The world’s second largest museum, the Hermitage offers luxurious tapestries, marble columns and millions of intricate works, making it a must-visit for art enthusiasts from all over the world   … Continue reading Visiting St Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum

Whether walking through Old Town’s snaking alleyways or visiting the oldest surviving church, this Georgian capital offers both a rich history and charm   Predicted to become increasingly popular over … Continue reading Tbilisi treats: what to see

An ancient village, this south-east London borough lies along the south bank of the River Thames between Deptford and Thamesmead. Steeped in history, this Zone 2 royal borough is the … Continue reading The top 5 things to do in Greenwich

Yuletide is the most amazing time of the year and Europe has Christmas markets aplenty. Go for the cheer, festive food, log fires and homemade trinkets   Wroclaw Poland Offering … Continue reading Europe’s best Christmas markets Pt.2

Believe in the magic of Christmas by visiting one of the continent’s many famous festival markets and marvel at beautiful Christmas lights, gaze at gigantic Christmas trees and fill up … Continue reading Europe’s best Christmas markets Pt.1

From the largest church in Europe to the grandest church in the Far East, religious and spiritual buildings are not just places of worship but also testament to a country’s … Continue reading The world’s greatest religious buildings Pt.2

From ice skating to Paddington and from mulled wine to hot chocolate round the fire, London’s biggest Christmas market is sure to get you in the festive mood   It’s … Continue reading Tips for Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland

Night trains carry you over long distances while you sleep and can be a great way to save money   What to know about night trains: Night trains are a … Continue reading How to… organise night train travel

Whether it’s the first cathedral in the world, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul or a Gaudí-designed masterpiece in Barcelona, religious buildings are a great place to visit for the architecture, … Continue reading The world’s greatest religious buildings Pt.1

Visit this hustling city for World Heritage sites, chilling on the iconic beaches or marvel at the impressive architectural feats   From the blue waters of the harbour to the … Continue reading Things to do in Sydney

Bounded on the south by the Caribbean Sea and the north by the Arctic Ocean, North America is the third largest continent in the world. Home to less than 10% … Continue reading North America travel tips

  We all love adventuring high up into the mountains, but altitude sickness can become a real problem for some of us. Here’s what to know…   What is altitude … Continue reading How to… cope with altitude sickness

One of the US’ best-known Native American battlefields, visit to understand the complex history and stories of this mighty fight   Little Bighorn Battlefield national monument memorialises the US Army’s … Continue reading What to see at Little Bighorn

Still among some of the tallest buildings in Europe, Stalin’s skyscrapers were built post-war to represent a ‘New Moscow’ and to this day, dominate the capital’s skyline   During the … Continue reading Finding Stalin’s seven sisters

Losing your passport while enjoying a vacay can be unnerving and put a dark cloud over your otherwise sunny time away. Below is our guide on what to do next… … Continue reading How to… report a lost passport

Glorious sunsets, charming, tiny streets and impressive blue-domed churches make this utopian island difficult to leave ‘Relax, you’re in paradise’ has never rung truer. One of the Cyclades islands in … Continue reading Santorini sightseeing

From ancient ruins to spectacular mosques, Cyprus has much more to offer than sun-soaked stretches of sand   Away from the beach cocktails and laughing tourists enjoying a relaxing holiday … Continue reading Visiting Famagusta and Nicosia

This ‘Venice of the Orient’ is a remarkable place to forget modernity. Go for the famous stilt houses, local shrimp paste delicacy or to see the bronze big buddha   … Continue reading Visiting the stilt houses of Tai O

At 604 metres, Preikestolen offers glorious views over Lysefjord… but be prepared to put the effort in!   One of Norway’s most famous mountain hikes, Preikestolen (the Pulpit Rock) is … Continue reading Climbing Pulpit Rock

Taking the winding, zig-zagging train journey to the ‘Old Mountain’ with glimpses of the ancient Inca trail creates unforgettable sights Landing in Cusco was one of the more interesting landings, … Continue reading The Inca capital of Cusco

Take a hike on the presidential trail or simply marvel at the breath-taking 60-foot sculptor. Travel further afield for the interesting Devils Tower in Wyoming   Located in Keystone, South … Continue reading Visiting Mount Rushmore

The largest pre-Columbian Maya civilisation archaeological cities, the ruins offer a grisly past but also presents a fascinating retreat from the hustle of modern life   Meaning ‘mouth of the … Continue reading Chichén Itza guide

This scorched earth offers a palette of colours, dry lakebeds and salt polygons. A perfect day trip when in Las Vegas   Located in both California and Nevada, Death Valley … Continue reading What to see in Death Valley

Shipwrecks, prehistoric sites and coastal walks make this archipelago a magical place that will linger in your memory for years Offering some of the best-preserved prehistoric sites in Europe, the … Continue reading Things to see in Orkney

The fourth largest continent, South America consists of 12 countries and is predominantly located in the southern hemisphere. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean … Continue reading South America travel tips

One of the highest proportions of natural spaces of any EU city, the Moldovan capital offers lush green parks, the world’s biggest winery and Soviet-era relics Arriving in Chișinău late … Continue reading Chișinău things to do