Articles written by David Whitley
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Syracuse Hotels and Restaurants: Where to Stay and Eat in Sicily, Italy: Budget, Mid-Range & Luxury
Category: Italy Travel
The best B&Bs, guesthouses and quality doubles, plus where travellers can find street-side snacks, cheap café food, pizza, seafood meals and traditional Sicilian dishes. more...
Travel Tips: Syracuse, Italy: Euryalus Castle, Museums, Catacombs, Churches, Arethusa Spring, Art
Category: Italy Travel
Sicily's cultural capital is home to many great finds, including the Festival of Santa Lucia, the Neapolis Archaeological Park, Ortygia and a puppet theatre. more...
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery: Bizarre Collection in University of Glasgow Campus, Scotland
Category: E Europe Travel (general)
Scottish scientist William Hunter bequeathed Scotland's oldest public museum. Find the entrance, and marvel at Sir Isaac Newton's death mask and a walrus' penis bone... more...
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Find WC facilities across the world in fast food restaurants such as Burger King and KFC. Plus how to avoid the barstaff and take advantage of free entry museums. more...
Train Times to Stockholm, Sweden: From Gothenburg, Malmo, Oslo, Copenhagen, Lund, Orebro and Uppsala
Category: Sweden Travel
High speed lines and modern trains make Sweden's rail network extensive, fast and pleasant. Journey times on Sveriges Jarnvag and Arlanda Express vary very little. more...
Two Centre European City Breaks: Train from Bratislava to Vienna or Bus from Seville to Cordoba?
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Book a cheap flight, then combine Milan and Turin, Marseille and Avignon or Cologne and Bonn. Or maybe Copenhagen and Malmo or Luxembourg and Trier? more...
Train Times To Budapest, Hungary: From Prague, Bratislava, Vienna, Brno, Zagreb, Belgrade, Timisoara
Category: Hungary Travel
Forget the cheap flight, and book an international rail journey to the Hungarian capital city from Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Serbia, Romania and Croatia more...
Train Ticket Prices in the UK: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Cardiff, Leeds
Category: England Travel
Book cheap rail journeys online, in advance and at non-peak times to travel between British cities on a budget. Just avoid the expensive first class open single tickets.. more...
Train Times To Venice, Italy: From Rome, Milan, Ljubljana, Zagreb, Verona, Florence, Turin, Vienna
Category: Italy Travel
Why get a cheap flight to Marco Polo airport when direct rail services to Venezia Santa Lucia station from Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Switzerland? more...
Category: Italy Travel
Listen to grisly stories on audioguides amongst waxwork models of mass murderers like Albert Fish and Andrei Chikatilo at the Museo Criminale in Tuscany, Italy. more...
Summer Weather In Rome, Italy: Beat August Temperatures: Cheap Cold Drinks & Gelati Near Colosseum
Category: Italy Travel
For good value refreshments near the Roman Forum and Colosseo Metro Stop, obey the golden rule: Never buy anything in the vicinity of a man dressed as a gladiator. more...
Cheap Flights: Malta Luga Airport: Ryanair from London Luton, Clickair from Barcelona & Germanwings
Category: Budget Transportation
Budget airlines and low cost carriers are beginning to discover the charms of Valletta, flying to Malta from England, Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Austria, Italy and Sweden. more...
Walking Tours in Prague, Czech Rep: Castle Complex, Charles Bridge, St Vitus Cathedral, Mala Strana
Category: Czech Republic Travel
From ghost stories to the Jewish quarter, there are plenty of umbrella-holding guides at the Astronomical Clock willing to lead tourists around the Czech capital. more...
Cheap London Restaurants & Pubs: Internet Discounts at Toptable, Gastro-Pub Menus and Sunday Roasts
Category: England Travel
Eating out in the English capital doesn't have to be expensive. Away from The Ivy and Nobu, there are bargains to be had on tapas, and good pub food like bangers and mash more...
Stansted Airport to Central London: Bus, Train and Taxi Services to the City Following Cheap Flights
Category: England Travel
How to get transport to the English capital once the Ryanair or Easyjet flight has landed: Book minicabs in advance, take the Stansted Express or get bus tickets online. more...
Category: Croatia Travel
Enjoy opera shows, ballet dancing, traditional open air concerts and theatre performances in the capital's churches and public squares along the Dalmatian coast. more...
Budget Airlines to Dubai, UAE: Cheap Flights to the Emirates with Jazeera, Aer Lingus & Smartwings
Category: Budget Transportation
Save money for shopping in the Middle East by booking bargain deals on the internet with low cost carriers from London, Dublin, Prague, Budapest, Mumbai & Karachi. more...
Budget Airlines to China: Shenzhen: Cheap Flights with Regional Airlines Tiger Airways and Air Asia
Category: Budget Transportation
Just north of Hong Kong and a Special Economic Zone, the Chinese shopping paradise can be reached with low cost carriers from Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. more...
Cheap Flights To Portugal: Porto: Budget Airline Deals With Ryanair, Air Berlin, Easyjet & Transavia
Category: Budget Transportation
For an alternative to Lisbon and Faro on the Algarve, try travelling with a low cost carrier to the north of the country from London, Dublin, Berlin, Madrid or Paris. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Enjoy great beaches, the Julian Alps and top bars & restaurants - travel with a low cost carrier to one of the hottest destinations in Europe from London and Brussels. more...
Champions League 2007/2008 Tickets: Football Fans Should Prepare Budgets For Six Group Stage Games
Category: European Football
Supporters of Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan and VFB Stuttgart can start to save for fixtures in their club's European campaign. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Travel to Changi at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Tiger Airways, Air Asia, Cebu Pacific and Air India Express - from Thailand, Vietnam, India & China. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Low cost carriers such as Easyjet, BMIbaby, Flybe and Ryanair mean that flying to Scotland's capital for the festival in August needn't be too expensive. more...
Hungarian Festivals and Events: Wine in Budapest, Balaton Festival, Debrecen Jazz Days & Jugglers
Category: Hungary Travel
Classical music concerts Keszthely, fire-eaters and street performers in Nyirbator, Champagne samples in the Castle District... Visit Hungary for great celebrations. more...
Category: Italy Travel
From the Alloggi Agli Artisti to the Gritti Palace or Caffe Florian to Harry's Bar, the canal city has accommodation and cafés both cheap and five star. more...
Category: Germany Travel
From drinking in the beer halls and shopping at the Christmas market to music concerts at the Tollwood Festival and fairground rides, this Bavarian city parties all year. more...
European Championships Tickets: Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland: Small Stadiums, Big Problems
Category: European Football
English, German and Dutch fans could miss out on seeing this major football tournament due to insufficient capacity in the grounds of the host cities. more...
Budget Airlines: Belgium & Holland: Cheap Flights from Brussels, Amsterdam, Rotterdam & Eindhoven
Category: Budget Transportation
Fly direct to Greece, Italy, London, France, Germany, Portugal and the Canary Isles with Belgian and Dutch operators such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia. more...
Category: Germany Travel
From the Internationale Filmfestspiele & Karnavel der Kulturen to naked flesh at the gay and lesbian parade & the concerts of Festtage in der Staatsoper, party in Germany more...
International Trains to Munich: Rail Travel Times from Venice, Vienna, Prague, Salzburg & Budapest
Category: Germany Travel
Visit Bavaria, Germany from major cities in Switzerland, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary with a direct train to Munich's hauptbahnhof. more...
T In The Park, Balado, Kinross: Arctic Monkeys, Bloc Party, Lily Allen, Razorlight, Jamie T, Kooks
Category: Rock Music (general)
Scotland's biggest summer music festival goes for three days in 2007, and stars the likes of Snow Patrol, Arcade Fire, Brian Wilson, Amy Winehouse, Jet and Tori Amos. more...
Category: France Travel
Travel to France's Côte d'Azur to spot Hollywood stars on the red carpet, classical music concerts, the world's greatest acrobats and the battle of the flowers. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Fly cheap with Ryanair, Easyjet and Bmibaby to cities such as Rome, Malaga, Madrid, Frankfurt, Bremen, Dublin, Cork, Faro, Paris, Lisbon, Geneva, Berlin and Prague. more...
Category: France Travel
Travel south for Cité de l'Espace, Chateau d'Eau, Les Abattoirs and Musées St-Raymond, des Augustins and Paul Dupuy in an engaging French city break. more...
Museums in Limousin, France: Porcelain in Limoges, Tapestry in Aubusson & Nazi Massacre Village
Category: France Travel
Travel and explore French ceramics, weaving history and tragic Oradour-sur-Glane, home of one of the worst acts of the Second World War. more...
Spanish Festivals: Events in Ávila: Fiesta de Santa Teresa, Semana Santa, La Ronda De Las Leyendas
Category: Spain Travel
90 minutes away from Madrid, this European city break or day trip destination in the heart of Castilla y León has many festivals, like the Medieval Market & Holy Week. more...
Category: New Zealand Travel
From Rugby Union at Westpac Stadium and free outdoor music concerts to arthouse movies and Maori culture, the NZ capital always has reason to celebrate. more...
Category: Portugal Travel
Travel south for dodgems at the fairground and Harley Davidsons in Faro, free sardines, drinking and dancing in Tavira or shellfish and seafood in Olhão. more...
Prague, Czech Republic by Rail: Train Travel Times from Berlin, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Bratislava
Category: Czech Republic Travel
Visit the Czech capital from Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary by getting a direct train to Prague's Hlavni Nadrazi station. more...
Category: Italy Travel
The best celebrations, from the Barefoot Race near Oristano and horse-racing in Sedilo to bonfires in Nuoro Province and traditional costume parades in August. more...
Museums in Brittany, France: Sea in Paimpol, Navy in Brest, Fisheries in Concarneau and more
Category: France Travel
Explore the history of fishing, Breton seafaring and culture, traditional costumes and handicrafts in Quimper and one of the biggest French Naval bases. more...
Category: France Travel
See the chateaux at Chambord and Chenonceau by bicycle, the canal du Bourgogne on foot or forests and thermal baths on horseback in the French south. more...
Adventure Sports in Australia: Bungy Jump in Cairns, Skydive in Sydney, Canyoning & Rafting
Category: Extreme Sports (general)
Whether it's taking on the Franklin River in Tasmania or the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area in New South Wales, there's an adrenalin rush Down Under. more...
Top Attractions in Valletta, Malta: Saluting Battery, Grand Master’s Palace, Great Siege & War Rooms
Category: Malta Travel
Beyond the extensive fortifications and Grand Harbour, this World Heritage-listed capital city is packed with history, from the Knights of St John to World War II. more...
Melbourne’s The Cat Empire Live: Australia’s Hot Ticket Have Two Shoes For Dancing & Great Songs
Category: World Music (general)
The best live band in the world in 2007 may well be The Cat Empire, with its high-energy fusion of jazz, reggae, salsa, hip-hop, rock and pure pop. more...
Scottish Festivals: Glasgow Events: Old Firm Derby, West End Festival and International Comedy
Category: Scotland Travel
Glasgow can party just as well as Edinburgh, whether it's laughs in the Old Fruitmarket, Rangers vs Celtic or the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. more...
American Events: Florida Festivals: Fantasy Fest in Key West, Daytona 500 & Interstate Mullet Toss
Category: Florida Travel
The Sunshine State is home to some of the USA's best parties, whether it's flinging fish in Perdido Key, rum-fuelled fancy dress parades or NASCAR racing. more...
Italian Festivals: Rome Events: Estate Romana, Primo Maggio, RomaEuropa and December Toy Fair
Category: Italy Travel
Do as the Romans do... with handmade dolls, theatre performances, children's shows, classical music and rock concerts outside the Basilica. more...
Cultural Events in Leeds, England: Carling Weekend Tickets & International Film Festival 2007 Dates
Category: England Travel
Train travel times, music line-ups, screening venues and history information for the major annual events and festivals in Yorkshire's biggest city. more...
Events in Metz, Lorraine, France: Mirabelle Festival, Pilgrimage of St Blaise, Flea Market & More
Category: France Travel
80 minutes from Paris on the train, this European city break destination has a great Christmas Market amongst other attractions such as the cathedral and Pompidou Centre. more...
Wimbledon Championships 2007 Guide: Tennis Tickets, Player Records, Travel Info & Tournament History
Category: Rugby (general)
From June 25th to July 8th, watch Roger Federer & Amelie Mauresmo try to defend their singles titles at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in south-west London more...
Category: Spain Travel
Want to know how a pizza base feels? Go to Valencia, Spain on the last Wednesday of August for a very strange tomato-throwing event. more...
Austria tourist information facts: Vienna Museums, Melk Abbey, Hitler in Linz, Mozart in Salzburg
Category: Austria Travel
Trivia on Sigmund Freud, Gustav Klimt, Ars Electronica, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Graz clock tower, Sound of Music tours, The Name of The Rose & Kokoscha paintings. more...
World’s fastest train in France: TGV Est Europeén travel from Paris to Zurich, Nancy, Reims & Munich
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Rail journey times from London to Luxembourg, Frankfurt and Stuttgart in Germany, Basel in Switzerland & French cities have been slashed by 2007's new high-speed service. more...
Normandy Travel Facts & Trivia: Bayeux Tapestry, Joan of Arc in Rouen, William the Conqueror in Caen
Category: France Travel
Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha. more...
Michigan trivia & Detroit facts: Wright museum, Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Sault Ste Marie & zoo
Category: Michigan Travel
United States: Trivia and information on Michael Moore in Flint, the largest polar exhibit in the world, Henry Ford's factory, Motown, the Great Lakes & Mackinac Island. more...
Italy Trivia: Sicily Travel Facts: Syracuse, Catania, Marsala, Palermo, Lipari, Agrigento & Messina
Category: Italy Travel
Information on Barbarossa, Scylla and Charydbis, Bellini, The Godfather, Teatro Massimo, Archimedes, St Agata, Garibaldi, Aeolian islands and Doric temples in Italy. more...
Category: Arizona Travel
United States: Information on the OK Corral, white-water rafting, Navajo Nation Fair, Kitt Peak, Titan Missile Museum, Old Oraibi, Flagstaff Observatory & Lake Havasu. more...
Category: Kentucky Travel
United States: Information on the Bourbon Festival & the birthplaces of Mohammad Ali, KFC, Jim Beam whiskey, mint Julep, Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. more...
Puglia travel facts and trivia: Bari, Galatina, Barletta, Monte Sant’Angelo, Taranto, Lucera, Lecce
Category: Italy Travel
Southern Italy: Information and statistics on St Nicholas' bones, Greek-speaking communities, tarantulism dances, massacres, pasta, Europe's first cat & Roman bronzes more...
Philadelphia Travel Facts & Trivia: Ghost tours, cheese steak, Congress, Civil War Library & Hanks
Category: Pennsylvania Travel
Pennsylvania, USA: Information and statistics on the Museum of Art, Rocky's steps, Declaration of Independence, Liberty Hall, Italian market, oldest zoo & more. more...
Category: France Travel
Travel information on the French capital's best sporting, film and cultural events, such the marathon and the Nouveau Festival International de Danse. Expect fireworks... more...
Sydney guide: Things to do: Facts and information on activities in the New South Wales capital
Category: Australia Travel
Travel to Australia's biggest city to climb the Harbour Bridge, go to a concert at the Opera House, get the ferry to Manly, surf on Bondi beach and more. more...
World Wife-Carrying Championship: Travel to the strange akankanto festival in Sonkajärvi, Finland
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
For a truly bizarre sporting contest in July 2007, head 200km north of Helsinki to watch Estonian Margo Uusorg (or Dennis Rodman) and his lady on an obstacle course. more...
Category: Australia Travel
North-Western Australia's wilderness region has plenty of things to do for tourists, such as crocodile farms, camel rides, scenic flights, walking and Lake Argyle cruises more...
Category: Australia Travel
Abseiling, snorkelling, shark diving, dolphin feeding, rock climbing, windsurfing, quad biking... tourists in central Western Australia have plenty of activities on offer more...
UEFA Champions League Final in May: Travelling to Athens? European Cup Competition History & Facts
Category: Soccer (general)
Porto vs Monaco in 2004, Liverpool vs AC Milan in 2005, Barcelona vs Arsenal in 2006... get your tickets to see who will lift club football's greatest trophy in 2007. more...
Eurovision Song Contest facts: Trivia on ABBA, Lulu, Lordi, Dana International, Celine Dion & more
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
In May, Helsinki in Finland will host Europe's biggest musical competition. Expect camp performances, biased voting, dreadful ballads and great entertainment. more...
The world’s most famous felines: Socks, Humphrey, Henry’s Cat, Red Dwarf and the Cheshire cat
Category: Cats (general)
Whether owned by Bill Clinton or John Major, featured in cartoons and sci-fi TV or encountered in Alice In Wonderland, some moggies become celebrities. more...
Kentucky Events: Lebowskifest: Bowling, white Russians, and cuss words in Louisville with The Dude
Category: Kentucky Travel
The Coen Brothers movie, The Big Lebowski, has spawned an annual festival full of Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Maud and Jesus Quintana fans. Or Achievers, as they prefer. more...
Category: Scotland Travel
Glasto, held in Pilton, Somerset, is Britain's biggest outdoor arts fest. Here are some facts and information on the event held at Michael Eavis' farm. more...
Estonian travel facts and trivia: Saaremaa, Tallinn, Setumaa, Otepaa & the Broken Line Monument
Category: Estonia Travel
Estonia: Information and statistics on the Olympic Yachting Centre, Setu people, holy lake, gothic town hall, flag museum, cheap beer, ferry disasters and more. more...
Get rich quick in Australia: Opal mining, gambling, horse racing and gold panning on your travels
Category: Australia Travel
On holiday in Australia, you could make your fortune... if you get lucky in Coober Pedy, Melbourne's Crown Casino, Randwick Races, Ballarat or Sovereign Hill. more...
Italian travel facts and trivia: Rome, Venice, Syracuse, Padua, Turin, Anchiano, Matera & more.
Category: Italy Travel
Italy: Information and statistics on the world's oldest museum, the first ghetto, Archimedes, black magic, Passion Of The Christ, Battle of the Oranges & Messina bridge. more...
Guide to Australia's big rocks: Bungle Bungles, Devil's Marbles, Wave Rock, Mt Augustus & Olgas
Category: Geology/Ecology (general)
Uluru, Kata Tjuta, The Pinnacles and the Twelve Apostles aren't the only strange natural phenomena you can visit if you travel on holiday to the island continent. more...
The world’s tallest buildings: Taipei 101, Sears in Chicago, CN Tower, Q1 and Burj in Dubai
Category: Buildings
Taiwan, Toronto, the USA, the Gold Coast in Australia and the United Arab Emirates all lay claim to the biggest structure on earth. Which skyscraper architecture wins? more...
Category: Adventure Travel
David Livingstone, James Crawford Angel and Annie Edson Taylor are linked to great cascades in Venezuela, Ontario (Canada), New York state (US) and Mosi-oa-Tunya (Zambia) more...
Quick travel guide: Andorra: La Vella, Pyrenees, skiing, Encamp, Soldeu, duty free shopping.
Category: Andorra Travel
Facts for visitors on the Bishop of Urgell, Casa de la Vall, Arinsal, Pal, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Catalan, walks and the church of Sant Roma de les Bons more...
Backpacking in Brisbane, Qld: South Bank, Botanic Gardens, Queensland Art Gallery and more
Category: Budget Travel Destinations
With the Performing Arts Centre, Downunder Bar, Fortitude Valley and lots of jogging, the capital of Queensland, Australia, is becoming a highlight for budget travellers. more...
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia: Mining Hall of Fame, Super Pit, Hay St, Langtrees tours
Category: Australia Travel
Travel to Kal, in Oz's wild west, for the attractions of the country's biggest Outback city. These include a big mine, skimpies bars and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. more...
Australia: Migration and Visas: Work, sponsorship, permanent residency, de facto and citizenship
Category: Australia Travel
If you want to migrate to Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, look into the Employer Nomination Scheme, Prospective Marriage Partner paperwork and the Resident Return Visa. more...
Facts on Speed Dating: UK style: Why singles' events are so successful
Category: Dating Advice
Speed dating events are springing up all over the world, but none of the companies will tell you the one secret strategy that works the best. Here's the honest truth. more...
Flight deals to Girona, Spain: Fly Cheaply with Ryanair, Spanair and Transavia
Category: Budget Transportation
Where to look for inexpensive, direct flights to Girona airport in Catalonia from London, Paris, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Glasgow, Portugal, Dublin and Italy. more...
Category: Lithuania Travel
This small Baltic country offers holidaymakers a choice of fun, city-wide celebrations. If you're a jazz, classical music event or festival fan, get ready to party. more...
Category: Italy Travel
SCUBA diving, Greek theatre, fireworks, film, dance, music and more - travel to Palermo, Catania, Syracuse, Taormina and Ustica for the best of the fests. more...
Category: Australia Travel
Comedy, fireworks, ferry races, surfboard challenges, art installations, music, bands and more... travel to Australia's harbour city for great cultural events and fests more...
Things to do in Hobart, Tasmania: Chocolate factories, breweries and ghost tours in Australia
Category: Australia Travel
Travel to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia for the Cascade brewery, Cadbury's chocolate factory, regatta, Mt Wellington, Salamanca market and more. more...
Cairns, Tropical North Queensland: Reef, rainforest, city and adventure activities in Australia
Category: Australia Travel
Travel to Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, Australia for the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas, Kuranda Scenic Railway, extreme sports, the Daintree, Cape York & more more...
Category: Spain Travel
Where to look for bargain deals on low cost carriers to the Aragonese capital from Milan, London, Frankfurt and Paris. more...
Category: Spain Travel
Bargain deals to Valladolid airport, Castilla y Leon, Spain, from London, Paris, Milan, Brussels, Seville, Valencia, Palma & Barcelona with Ryanair & Air France. more...
Category: Australia Travel
The Whitsunday Islands, just off the coast of Airlie Beach, Queensland, northern Australia, are on the Great Barrier Reef and are a paradise for sailing around. more...
Travel: Fraser Island, Queensland: A guide to the world's biggest sand island in Australia
Category: Adventure Travel
Travel to Fraser Island, the world's biggest sand island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, and you will find whales, dingos, lakes, shipwrecks and great 4WD tracks. more...
New Zealand: Wellington Travel: Facts and Trivia on the Te Papa Museum, Maori History & The Beehive
Category: New Zealand Travel
No capital city is further south than Wellington in New Zealand. Here are some facts and information about Te Papa, the harbour, Maori history and more. more...
Kakadu, Litchfield, Katherine, NT: Things to do in the Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Category: Australia Travel
The tropical Top End of the Northern Territory in Australia is home to three major National Parks: Kakadu, Litchfield and Katherine Gorge. Here are some things to do. more...
King's Park, Perth facts: The quiet haven in the middle of Western Australia's capital
Category: Australia Travel
King's Park in Perth, Western Australia, is an urban oasis that manages to be be beautiful and moving at the same time. more...
Budapest Spring Festival, Hungary: Travel to Hungary’s biggest music and theatre cultural event.
Category: Hungary Travel
From jazz to dance, The Budapest Spring Festival, held in the Hungarian capital every March and April, is the country's biggest cultural event. more...
Fremantle, Western Australia facts: Laser guns, sailors and prisons in WA's laid back city
Category: Australia Travel
Fremantle in Western Australia is a delight, with a wild west feel and plenty of attractions, it is worthy of anyone's time more...
Western Australia's strange towns: Cook, Denmark, Wittenoom and the Boab Prison Tree, Derby
Category: Australia Travel
Hippies, the Indian Pacific, the Nullarbor Plain, golf courses, the Karijini National Park, asbestos, refuelling and tours... Travel to WA's bizarre destinations for them more...
Cheese Rolling, Gloucestershire UK: Travel to the bizarre festival in Cooper’s Hill, England in May.
Category: England Travel
Every May, Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, UK, hosts the strange cheese-rolling festival, in which participants chase cheese down a hill. more...
Whaleworld, Albany, West Australia: WA's former whaling station that is now a museum
Category: Australia Travel
Sharks, blubber, engines, flensing, oil, films, storage tanks and 3D shows at the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company in Frenchman's Bay more...
Canal Bus & Cycling in Amsterdam: Visit the Attractions of Holland's Biggest City by Bike or Boat
Category: Netherlands Travel
The secret to getting round in the capital of the Netherlands is travelling by a boat, such as the Canal Bus, or bike. more...
Hunter Valley Wine Tasting: Explore Famous Wineries Near Sydney, Australia
Category: Australia Travel
Visitors to New South Wales can discover the cellars of Pokolbin, Cessnock and Broke Road, and indulge in great reds and whites amongst the vines. more...
The Italian Job in Turin, Italy.: Michael Caine and mini car chases in Piedmont's capital
Category: Italy Travel
Travel to Turin in Piedmont (or Piemonte as the locals call it), Italy, and relive scenes from the classic Michael Caine and minis film, The Italian Job. more...
Irish Events: Saint Patrick’s Day: Facts, stories and information on Ireland’s patron saint, St Pat
Category: Ireland Travel
Did he chase the snakes out of the country? Why is he celebrated on March 17th? Did he spread Christianity? Was he a slave? Did he like a pint of Guinness? more...
Australian budget travel tips: Advice for backpackers and working holiday makers in Australia
Category: Budget Travel (general)
Backpacking in Australia is great fun, but can be hard at times. Here are some great tips that will enable travellers to enjoy life on the cheap in the country. more...
Category: Australia Travel
It's a club with a touch of animal magic... But could Tiger Woods or Ernie Els be happy with the extra hazards on the fairways and putting greens in Victoria? more...
Smells like Rotorua, New Zealand: Forget the sulphur, concentrate on the spa on the North Island
Category: New Zealand Travel
Geothermal activity, geysers, hot springs, volcanic rock, Whakarewarewa, Pohutu, Maori culture, a hangi and jetboating... all in NZ's adventure hot spot. more...
The Swoop, Rotorua, New Zealand: Feel the adrenalin, swinging from 40m high at the Agrodome in NZ
Category: New Zealand Travel
There are swings, and then there are swings. The Swoop at the Agrodome in Rotorua, New Zealand is sure to get the adrenalin going for those who like extreme adventure. more...
Cheap Flights to Valencia, Spain.: Budget Airline Prices from Thomsonfly, Iberia, Easyjet & Ryanair
Category: Spain Travel
Where to find good value, direct flights to Valencia, Spain, from London, Dublin, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland, France, Morocco, Portugal, Romania and Switzerland. more...
Influential Irish Australians: Nicole Kidman, John Curtin, Mel Gibson, Jim Stynes, Slim Dusty...
Category: Australian History
Nicole Kidman, John Curtin, Mel Gibson, Jim Stynes, Slim Dusty and Paul Keating are all influential Australians that have one thing in common: An Irish background. more...
Quick travel guide: Bolivia: The Andes, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Chacatalya, Sucre, Potosi & Amazon
Category: Bolivia Travel
Facts for visitors on skiing, downhill mountain biking, altitude, World Heritage, silver mine tours, Quecha, Aymara, trekking, Cordillera Real, Rurrenabaque & Inca ruins. more...
Woomera, South Australia, facts: Explore space and science in the secret desert town
Category: Australia Travel
Holidaymakers and visitors can discover a history of nuclear tests, asylum seekers, rockets, alien experiments and space research in the Australian outback. more...
World War II in Besançon, France: The Museum of Deportation and Transportation
Category: France Travel
Nazi occupation, resistance, executions in the Citadelle, the Vichy regime, anti-Jewish laws, the Free French and letters from soldiers can be found in this exhibition. more...
Record sporting attendances: The world's biggest football, wrestling and rugby crowds
Category: Soccer (general)
History's largest attendances at the Maracana (Rio de Janeiro), the Rungnado May Day stadium (Pyongyang, North Korea) and Telstra Stadium (Sydney, Australia) more...
Keeping fit in Australia: Canoeing, sailing and cycling for fitness and adventure Down Under
Category: Adventure Travel
You can lose weight on holiday in Oz in Sydney harbour, Canberra, the Noosa Everglades, Katherine Gorge and the Whitsunday Islands of Queensland. more...
The Nullabor by train, Australia: Going by rail from Adelaide to Perth on the Indian Pacific
Category: Australia Travel
Crossing the Nullarbor Plain is one of Australia's great journeys. The best way to do it is by rail on the Indian Pacific train from Adelaide to Perth. more...
Quick travel guide: Australia: Sydney, Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, Great Ocean Road, Nimbin and more
Category: Australia Travel
Facts for visitors on Canberra, Melbourne, the Opera House, harbour, beaches, Aboriginal languages, Bondi, Crocodile Dundee, the rainforests, the Whitsundays & outback. more...
Flight deals to Almeria, Spain: Fly cheap from the UK with Ryanair, Easyjet or Monarch
Category: Spain Travel
If you are travelling to Mini-Hollywood or Mojacar, where do you look to buy good value, direct flights to Almeria, Spain, from Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham and London? more...
Australian and New Zealand beer: Calton Cold, Steinlager, James Squire, Hahn Premium, Fosters & more
Category: Beers
Travel to Australia and New Zealand to tour the Cascade Brewery in Hobart, the James Boags brewhouse in Launceston and the Speights site in Dunedin. more...
Australian filming location facts: The Matrix, Mad Max, Crocodile Dundee, Dead Calm, Point Break
Category: Australia Travel
Famous films have been shot or set in Martin Place (Sydney), Kakadu (Northern Territory), The Whitsundays (Queensland), Broken Hill (NSW) and Bell's Beach (Victoria). more...
Facts on Europe's best caves: Great caverns in Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Explore columns, ice, waterfalls, stalagmites and stalactites at The Eisriesenwelt near Salzburg, The Grotte Aux Fées near St Maurice and the Postojna caves. more...
Facts on Dark travel in Ukraine: Chernobyl, Babyn Yar Massacre, the Start football team, Kiev.
Category: Historical Travel (general)
The Ukraine is a wonderful country with a dark past, as the heartbreaking stories of the Chernobyl museum, Babyn Yar and the Start football team in Kyiv prove. more...
Budget Airlines to Bilbao, Spain: Cheap Flights with Lufthansa, Easyjet, Air France, Iberia etc
Category: Spain Travel
Good value, direct flights to the Basque city's airport, from Frankfurt (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), Paris (France), Milan (Italy), Lisbon (Portugal) and London (UK) more...
Quick travel guide: East Timor: Facts on Dili, Gusmao, Baucau, Maubisse, Ramelau, Tetun and more
Category: E Asia Travel (general)
Visitors to the newest country in South-East Asia can learn about Xanana Gusmão, independence, Hatubuilco, the Virgin Mary and more more...
South-West Australia's highlights: Travel in Margaret River, Denmark, Albany and Walpole
Category: Australia Travel
South-west Western Australia is a beautiful part of the world, and destinations such as Margaret River, Denmark, Albany and Walpole are great places to book a trip. more...
Oz's Batavia Shipwreck slaughter: The dark tale of a mad Dutchman on the Houtman-Abrolhos islands,WA
Category: SE Asian History (general)
Mutiny, death, shipwreck, terror... The dark history of Jeronimus Corneliusz and the Dutch crew of the Batavia in the Fremantle Maritime Museum, Western Australia. more...
Winston Churchill museum, London: England's exhibition about Britain's wartime leader
Category: England Travel
The Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms, London, England is a fine exploration of the man who led Britain during the World War II. more...
Travel to Darwin, Australia: Cyclones, two litre beers, Aquascene, East Point Reserve and more
Category: Australia Travel
The tropical capital of the Northern Territory offers, fish-feeding, World War II oil tunnels, Fannie Bay Gaol, the Museum and Art Gallery, Mitchell Street & more. more...
Australia's outback roadhouses: Ten rules on animals, drinks, food, magazines and more
Category: Australia Travel
Llamas, steak sandwiches, greasy food, ice cream, country music, flies, bad toilets, aliens and The Eagles... expect them all on a drive through the Australian desert. more...
Category: England Travel
The history of Cunieform Script, Babylonian Rulers, the Persian Empire, the world's first board games and charter of human rights on the British Museum's free guided tour more...
Category: E Europe Travel (general)
Museums of Medieval Torture Instruments are the new must-have for Eastern European cities as visitors to Estonia, Poland, Hungary, Russia and the Czech Republic can see. more...
Live Music Venues in Sheffield, UK: Leadmill, Boardwalk, Grapes, City Hall, Students Union and Arena
Category: England Travel
There is more to the South Yorkshire indie rock scene than Arctic Monkeys - Little Man Tate, Richard Hawley and Reverend and the Makers have all been fostered there. more...
Naked Saunas in Helsinki, Finland: Free Modern Saunas in Hotels and Nude Swimming in Public Baths
Category: Finland Travel
For Finns, it's traditional to strip off and sit in a hot, sweaty room with members of the same sex without any clothes on. In the capital city, skinny dipping is in. more...
Train Times to Brussels, Belgium: From Paris, London, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Lille, Cologne, Aachen
Category: Belgium Travel
Use the European rail network for a city break holiday - buy international train tickets to Bruxelles Midi or Centraal Station from France, England, Netherlands & Germany more...
Train Travel Times to Cologne: From Bonn, Berlin, Aachen, Dortmund, Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart
Category: Germany Travel
A major transport hub on the German rail network, Koln Hauptbahnhof makes the biggest city in NordRhein-Westfalen accessible to Bremen, Hanover & Essen. more...
France: Train Times From Paris: To Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Nice, Nantes, Reims, Metz, Nancy, Dijon
Category: France Travel
Travel on TGVs along the Lignes A Grande Vitesse of the French Rail Network to Besancon Viotte, La Rochelle Ville, Strasbourg, Calais Frethun and more. more...
Cheap Flights To Egypt, Africa: From Manchester, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Cologne, Brussels
Category: Budget Transportation
Fly to Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheik from England, Scotland, Germany and Belgium with budget airlines such as Thomsonfly, Air Berlin, TUIfly and Jetairfly. more...
Leaning Tower of Pisa Travel Tips: Getting Good Pictures, Tourist Warnings & Climbing the Campanile
Category: Italy Travel
Beat the tour buses to the best photo spot outside the famous tower in the Campo dei Miracoli, Tuscany, Italy - but beware of fake designer merchandise and rip-off cafes. more...
The World’s Most Musical Cities: Songs about London, New York City and Los Angeles, California
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
The urban lifestyle lends itself to songwriting. But where are hits such as Smoke On The Water, House of the Rising Sun, Common People and Dirty Old Town set? more...
New Cheap Flights with Easyjet: From Bristol, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Lyon, Basel, Madrid
Category: Budget Transportation
Budget airline to offer routes from London Luton to Vienna, Glasgow to Paris, Nice to Brussels, Geneva to Marrakech, Stansted to Madeira amongst other services. more...
Cheap Flights to Rome, Italy: Budget Airlines from London, Belfast, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool
Category: Budget Transportation
Low cost carriers offer services to Ciampino and Fiumicino airports from across Europe - travellers should be aware of the public transport connections for each. more...
Category: England Travel
For cheap eats in the English capital, search out vindaloos, jalfrezis and dhansaks made by the Asian Community or try Caribbean cooking in Brixton and Chinese in Soho. more...
Cheap Flights To Glasgow Prestwick: Budget Airlines to Scotland from London, Norway, Ireland & Spain
Category: Budget Transportation
Low cost carriers such as Ryanair, Wizzair and Flythomascook.com offer direct routes from Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Riga and Stockholm - often at bargain prices. more...
Category: Scotland Travel
Bored of dull historical information? Kids can explore scientific principles and ethical dilemmas through interactive attractions and exhibits in Scotland's biggest city. more...
Slovenian Festivals and Events: Ljubljana City of Women, Lake Bohinj Bonfire Night, Maribor Theatre
Category: Slovenia Travel
From classical music during Piran's Tartini Festival to the Borstnik Meeting and Cow's Ball, Slovenia has celebrations throughout 2007 and 2008 to enjoy. more...
Cheap Flights to Johannesburg, SA: Book Budget Airline Deals to South Africa’s Biggest City Online
Category: Budget Transportation
Low cost carriers such as Flyglobespan, Kulula and Zambian Airways offer bargain prices when travelling to Jo'Burg from Manchester, Zimbabwe, Namibia & Tanzania. more...
Cheap Flights to Lake Balaton: Budget Airline Deals to Hungary with Ryanair, Helvetic, Germanwings
Category: Budget Transportation
Travel to the Keszthely, Tihany and Balatonfured by taking a low cost carrier to Sármellék airport from London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Leipzig, Cologne or Berlin. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Low cost carriers such as Germanwings and Hapag Lloyd Express now fly to the only city in both Europe and Asia from England, Germany, France, Latvia and Austria. more...
Champions League Qualifiers R1: Derry City, Linfield, Dinamo Zagreb, Zilina, Kaunas, Tampere & More
Category: European Football
The winners of the Welsh and Irish leagues face fixtures against the victors in Slovenia, Luxembourg, Malta, Croatia, Slovakia, Andorra, Lithuania and Finland. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Travel direct to Eastern Europe's new hot tourist destination on budget airlines from London, Vienna, Rome, Barcelona, Paris, Cologne and Venice. more...
Cheap Flights to Helsinki, Finland: Budget Airline Deals from London, Zurich, Riga, Vilnius & Vienna
Category: Budget Transportation
Travel at bargain prices with low cost carriers - such as Air Berlin, Germanwings, Clickair and Air Baltic - to the Finnish capital from Spain, Italy, Germany & Sweden. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Budget Airlines - such as Easyjet, Ryanair, Air Berlin, Windjet and SkyEurope - can get travellers to Catania Fontanarossa and Palermo for bargain prices from across Euro more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Whether its to Dublin with Ryanair, Katowice with Wizzair or Prague with Thomsonfly, plenty of destinations can be flown to direct from England's south coast. more...
Category: Italy Travel
Tourists in Piemonte's capital can learn about Ancient Egypt, St Giovanni Bosco and Roman influence, or visit Juventus Football Club and the National Museum of Cinema. more...
Category: Austria Travel
Visit the Austrian capital from Europe's great cities - such as Prague, Munich, Venice, Budapest and Krakow - the green way on direct cross-border services. more...
France Tours: Paris Day Trips: Chartres Cathedral, Château de Compìegne, Palace of Versailles
Category: France Travel
Hop on a tour bus or train to the homes of the Sun King and Napoleon III, the spires of Cathédrale Notre Dame & the spot where Germany surrendered in World War I. more...
Category: Budget Transportation
Fly direct to London, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam & more with Italian operators such as Meridiana and Windjet. Or book at bargain prices to Kosovo, Moscow & Moldova. more...
Category: Twenty20 Cricket
The history of the game's new version, competing teams, group stage and knock out format, plus the venues in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. more...
Learning & Studying French Abroad: Language schools in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse… and Senegal?
Category: Learning French
Whether at university or on a four week crash course, moving to France or elsewhere to pick up conversational and business French language skills is an effective move. more...
Turin Hotels & Restaurants, Italy: Where to Stay in Luxury or Eat Cheap on a Piedmont City Break
Category: Italy Travel
Book accommodation in a value for money double room, or try dining with a degustation menu amongst the baroque architecture in the magical capital of the Piemonte region. more...
2008/ 2009 Test Cricket Tours: India vs England, South Africa vs Australia, Sri Lanka vs NZ & more
Category: Cricket (general)
The international cricket calendar is very busy, with the Ashes in the UK the highlight amongst series in Pakistan, West Indies, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. more...
Category: England Travel
Whether the history of the British judicial system, Maid Marian, World War II bomb shelters or Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem, this East Midlands city keeps visitors happy. more...
English Premier League Tickets: Manchester United vs Liverpool, Arsenal vs Spurs or Wigan vs Chelsea
Category: Premier/Championship Leagues
Watching top flight UK football matches at Upton Park, Anfield, Old Trafford, the Emirates Stadium and Craven Cottage or in Reading, Portsmouth, Newcastle and Birmingham. more...
Category: Indonesia Travel
From Balinese dancing and gamelan music to art galleries, carving workshops and Hindu Temples, the island's cultural capital has plenty for tourists and visitors. more...
Best Northern Territory festivals: Beer Can Regatta, Henley-On-Todd, Alice Beanies & Darwin Seafood
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Some of the best (and strangest) Australian events take place in the NT, whether it's eating crocodile, dry river rowing, hat making, or sinking in the Arafura Sea. more...
Category: New Zealand Travel
Travel to the start of the tennis season in Stanley Street, see top acts from abroad & Polynesian traditional dancing, gamble on a horse race, or listen to DJs and MCs. more...
Adventure Sports in France: Bungy Jump in Normandy, Skydive in the Alps, White-Water Rafting
Category: Extreme Sports (general)
From kayaking and canoeing the Dordogne River to adrenalin rushes on the River Passy and drop zones in the Pyrenees, France has many active options. more...
2007 Test Cricket Fixtures: England vs West Indies, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Australia vs India
Category: Cricket (general)
Whether it's at Old Trafford in June, Colombo in July, The Oval in August or the Gabba in November, there are some great international matches this year. more...
Best Museums in Sardinia, Italy: Archaeology in Cagliari, Mining in Iglesias, Traditions in Nuoro
Category: Italy Travel
From bronze figurines, traditional costumes and musical instruments to a former mining school, Sardinia's museums cover a range of interesting topics. more...
French Events: Normandy Festivals: Fêtes Médiévales de Bayeux, Rouen Armada, Deauville American Film
Category: France Travel
Celebrate the Battle of Formigny in Calvados, spot Hollywood stars, and take in music concerts, fireworks displays and boat parades in Northern France. more...
Drinking Games: Pub Golf: Rules and Regulations for a Fun Bar Crawl That’s Way Over Par
Category: Beer, Cocktails & Beverages (general)
A glass of red wine at the first, a pint of Stella Artois at the fifth, & a Jaegerbomb for a match-winning birdie at the last? Pub Golf makes for a fine afternoon session more...
Ghost Tours in the United States: New Orleans, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, St Augustine
Category: Ghosts & Hauntings
Travel round America's haunted cities by bus or boat, or walk around cemeteries and famous buildings to get a spooky Hallowe'en vibe all year round. more...
Adil Rashid – Yorkshire & England?: Should the Leg-Spinning All-Rounder be in the Test Match Team?
Category: Cricket (general)
A cricketing gem may have been unearthed in Bradford's Asian community. Adil Rashid has been lighting up Headingley - can he do it on an international level? more...
Trains from London St Pancras: Eurostar and Midland Mainline Destinations North of the Capital
Category: U.K./Ireland Travel (general)
Travel to Luton Airport, Leicester, Nottingham & Sheffield in the UK or to Brussels and Paris in Europe on services from the newly renovated St Pancras station, London. more...
US Festivals: New York City Events: Restaurant Week, Mermaid Parade, Tribeca Film Fest & Marathon
Category: New York Travel
Whether cheap eats in top restaurants, films with Robert De Niro, fancy-dress and road-racing through the five boroughs - NYC sure has some varied annual celebrations. more...
Spain Events: Barcelona Festivals: Dia di Sant Jordi, Festes de la Mercè, Grec Arts in Catalonia
Category: Spain Travel
Whether it's giving books and flowers in April, arts from June to August or human castles and fireworks displays in September, the Catalan capital knows how to party. more...
Portugal Events: Lisbon Festivals: Half Marathon, International Independent Film, Santos Populares
Category: Portugal Travel
From the parade of Festa de Santo António to the runners on Europe's longest bridge and Indie Lisboa, the Portuguese capital always has something going on. more...
English Festivals: London Events: Notting Hill Carnival, The Boat Race, Trooping The Colour & More
Category: England Travel
From the London Marathon in April to the Chelsea Flower Show in May, the UK capital has lots of great festivals going on throughout the year to base travel plans around. more...
Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV: Guide to 2007 Tickets, Event History, Rules & Travel Planning
Category: Nevada Travel
From nude golf and pole dancing lessons to art installations, theme camps and fireworks, Nevada's festival of free spirits in August and September requires an open mind. more...
Thailand Festivals and Events: Full Moon Parties on Ko Pha Ngan, Loi Krathong, Songkhran & more
Category: Thailand Travel
Top events in this South-East Asian country include raves on Hat Rin Beach, NewYear in Bangkok, candles on the water, Lopburi Monkey Banquet & the Surin Elephant Round-Up more...
Spain Trivia: Malaga Travel Facts: Museo Picasso art, Botanic Gardens, city beaches & Semana Santa
Category: Spain Travel
Information on the Andalucian town: The Palacio de Buenavista, bus tours, Playa de la Malagueta, Feria de Malaga festival, Cortijo de Torres & La Mantiqua cathedral more...
Category: France Travel
Information on the French capital, including the 1889 World Fair, Mona Lisa, the Da Vinci Code, Place de l'Alma, Napoleon's tomb & Hotel des Invalides. more...
Malaysia Travel Facts & Trivia: History of Kuala Lumpur, Sarawak Chamber & Mt Kinabalu on Sabah
Category: Malaysia Travel
Information on Raja Brooke, Batu & Niah Caves, Borneo, Melaka's Stadhuys, Gunung Mulu National Park, Petronas Towers Skybridge & the Hindu Shrine. more...
Rugby World Cup Records & facts: Most appearances, points & tries, biggest winning margin & score
Category: Rugby (general)
The 2007 Rugby World Cup is being held in France this September and October. But can anyone beat the records of New Zealand, Jonah Lomu, Gavin Hastings and Simon Culhane? more...
Category: Greece Travel
Visitors to the Greek capital can expect international music and dance, Changing of the Guard, floral displays, and free entry during Nights Under The Full Moon. more...
Category: Spain Travel
Spain: Information on the Painted Forest, cider houses, Victor Hugo, the fastest sport in the world, Michelin-starred restaurants, the Museo Naval & the Guggenheim Museum more...
US: Chicago Travel Facts & Trivia: Sears Tower, Oak & Grant Park, Second City Comedy & Wrigley Field
Category: Illinois Travel
Illinois, United States: Information on Cubs baseball, Ernest Hemingway's house, hotdogs, deep dish pizza, Museum of Contemporary Photography & Valentines Day Massacre more...
Spain Facts: Aragon Travel Trivia: Sos de Reyo Catolico, Dinopolis, Pyrenees Folklore Fest & Florida
Category: Spain Travel
Spain: Information on bombs in Zaragoza's basilica, Teruel, Henry VIII's wife Catherine, Alquezar canyoning, filming at Loarre castle & the birthplaces of Opus Dei & Goya more...
Portugal Trivia: Algarve Facts: Faro, Sagres, Cabo de San Vicente, Carvoeiro, Tavira, Lagos & Silves
Category: Portugal Travel
Southern Portugal: Information and statistics on the Ria Formosa, chameleons, chapels made from bones, dolphin-watching, slave trading, salt pans and cork museum. more...
Quick beach travel guide: Perth: Facts and trivia on the Western Australian capital city's coastline
Category: Australia Travel
Visitors to the world's most isolated city should check out Cottesloe, Scarborough, Floreat, Leighton or City Beach and have a dip in the Indian Ocean. more...
Category: Australia Travel
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse. more...
Monaco Grand Prix Travel Facts: Ferrari, Toyota & Mclaren aim to be fastest on Formula One’s big day
Category: France Travel
The most famous motor-racing event of all will take place on May 27th 2007. Can anyone take Fernando Alonso's crown on the streets of the world's 2nd smallest country? more...
Sunshine Coast Travel Guide: Facts on Noosa, Caloundra, Maroochydore & Mooloolaba in Queensland
Category: Australia Travel
Go-karting, learning to surf, shopping on Hastings St and Steve Irwin's zoo - there are plenty of activities and things to do an hour north of Brisbane, Australia. more...
Category: Australia Travel
Looking for quokkas on Rottnest Island, swimming in the Indian Ocean at Cottesloe or having a coffee on the cappuccino strip... urban Western Australia has plenty of thin more...
Category: Switzerland Travel
Visitors on a Swiss holiday can get musical at the Montreux Jazz Festival or Zurich Street Parade, or enjoy the open air parliament of Landsgemeinde in Appenzell. more...
Category: Italy Travel
Information and statistics on the Rostrum, Trevi fountain, Vatican, pasta, Nero, Isola Tiberina, gladiator school, basilicas and museums in the Italian capital city, Roma more...
Polish travel facts and trivia: Schindler’s List, Chopin, Pope John Paul, Auschwitz, Warsaw, Krakow
Category: Poland Travel
Poland: Information and statistics on the written constitution, Second World War, Palace of Culture and Science, holocaust, Bielowreza National Park, Katowice & more. more...
Port Macquarie, New South Wales: Surf schools, dolphin cruises, camel rides and koala hospitals
Category: Australia Travel
If they travel to this town on Australia's East coast, holiday makers can try surfing, whale watching, safaris on Lighthouse Beach and visiting sick koalas on Lord St. more...
The Grand National, Aintree, UK: Facts and trivia on the England’s most famous horse race
Category: Rugby (general)
Held in Liverpool every April, this steeplechase is Britain's most gambled-upon equestrian event. Here is some information and statistics on the festival. more...
Unique Australian inventions: Tim Tams, Hungry Jacks, thongs, cask wine, Vegemite, ANZAC biscuits
Category: Australia Travel
Drive in bottle shops may be Australia's most absurd contribution to the world, but there are others that are slightly better... more...
New Year's Eve in Sydney: Fireworks and celebrations by the Opera House on the harbour
Category: Australia Travel
How to get the best vantage points, such as Mrs Macquaries Chair, where you can bring your own alcohol, and where to get the best views of Australia's most famous bridge. more...
A Visitor's Christmas in Australia: A tourist's guide to beaches, barbecues and beer on Xmas Day
Category: Australia Travel
If you are on holiday in Sydney or Melbourne over the festive period, then you are going to want to celebrate. Here's a travel guide to an Aussie yule on Bondi or Coogee. more...
Virginia travel facts and trivia: Lexington, Appotomax, Fredericksburg, Jamestown, Shenandoah Valley
Category: Virginia Travel
Information on the Frontier Culture Museum, the first Thanksgiving, JFK's grave, Foamhenge, Richmond Money Museum, Mt Vernon, Arlington, PETA & Norfolk naval base. more...
World's strangest public holidays: In Fiji, Congo, Cameroon, Japan, Turkmenistan, Tanzania & Bhutan
Category: Holiday Entertaining
Whether it's for old people, melons, physical fitness, peasants, cows, sheep or Prince Charles, across the planet, people get days off work for the most bizarre reasons. more...
Romania Travel: Historic Bucharest: Ceaucescu's Palace of the Parliament and Revolution Square
Category: Historical Travel (general)
In Romania's capital, there are sites linked to the country's former dictator. Here are some facts on the world's second biggest government building and more. more...
Cape Tribulation and the Daintree: Horse-riding, snakes and crocodile cruises in Northern Australia
Category: Australia Travel
Go on holiday to the World Heritage-listed rainforests of Tropical North Queensland and Mossman Gorge from Cairns, and you get a wildlife-packed jungle travel experience. more...
Quick travel guide: Luxembourg: Vianden, Clervaux, Echternach, Grevenmacher and the Mullerthal.
Category: Luxembourg Travel
Facts for visitors to Place D'Armes, Aire De Berchem, the Bock Casemates, Moselle Valley, Chemin de la Corniche, Ardennes and Edward Steichen's Family Of Man exhibition. more...
Whale watching in Warrnambool, VIC: Plus emus, echidnas, kangaroos and koalas at Tower Hill Reserve
Category: Mammal Habitats
Holidaymakers and visitors can travel to Logan's Beach at the end of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, to see lots of native animals and wildlife in the wild. more...
Dangers of Cheap Travel Insurance: Annual/ online health cover, repatriation and excess
Category: Insurance (general)
Advice and tips on getting the right package for injuries, accidents, theft, loss, adventure sports, illness, cancellations, delays and robbery on holiday. more...
Adelaide to Alice Springs travel: Clare Valley, Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Pichi Pichi railway...
Category: Australia Travel
Visitors to the South Australian desert can see Wilpena Pound, Rainbow Valley, Quorn, Lake Eyre and Mt Remarkable or go wine tasting, camel riding or opal mining. more...
Flight deals to Alicante, Spain: Fly cheap with Monarch, Air Berlin, Thomsonfly, Easyjet and more
Category: Budget Transportation
Where to look to buy good value, direct flights to Alicante airport, near the Costa Blanca, Spain, from London UK, Germany, Holland, Ireland, Denmark, Norway & France. more...
Flight deals to Granada, Spain: Cheap, direct flights from the UK, Italy, Germany and Melilla.
Category: Budget Transportation
Where to look to buy cheap, direct flights to Granada-Jaen airport, Andalucia, Spain, from London, Milan, Liverpool, Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Melilla and Palma. more...
Abseiling In The Blue Mountains: World Heritage Bushwalking and rappelling near Sydney, Australia
Category: Mountain/Rock Climbing
Walking the Prince Henry Cliff Walk to the Three Sisters in Katoomba is good, but it's a bigger adventure to descend, like Wentworth Falls, into the Jameson Valley more...
Blue Mountains, NSW: Things To Do: Scenic World, Edge Cinema, Katoomba, Scenic Skyway and more
Category: Australia Travel
The Jameson Valley, Scenic Railway, cable car, waterfalls, mountain biking, Leura, Lithgow, Oberon... travel to this World Heritage area near Sydney, Australia. more...
Facts: Tasmania travel activities: Australia: Cradle Mountain, Port Arthur, Richmond Gaol and more
Category: Australia Travel
Travel to Tasmania to walk Cradle Mountain and see Port Arthur, Wineglass Bay, Richmond Gaol, Mount Field National Park, Boag's Brewery, Mole Creek Caves and more. more...
Category: Australia Travel
Stromatolites may not be cute, but they are the oldest living organisms on earth. They can only be found in the Bahamas and Shark Bay, Western Australia. more...
Budget Airline Deals: Jerez, Spain: Cheap Flights to Andalucia With Condor, Hapag Fly and Ryanair
Category: Spain Travel
Where to look to buy cheap, direct flights to Jerez de la Frontera airport, Andalucia Spain, from London, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Hannover and Stuttgart. more...
Category: Spain Travel
Where to look to buy cheap, direct flights to La Coruña airport, Galicia, Spain, from London, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Bilbao. more...
Brisbane and Gold Coast, Australia: Travel guide and information about city attactions in Queensland
Category: Australia Travel
Things to do include Kangaroo Point, Stradbroke Island, Lone Pine, Dreamworld, rock-climbing, Castlemaine brewery, a paddle steamer and Tamborine Mountain. more...
Bundaberg and Rockhampton travel: The Great Barrier Reef and more on Queensland's central coast
Category: Australia Travel
Bundaberg and Rockhampton in Australia are the two main cities on Queensland's central coast. Both act as gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, resort islands and more. more...
Australia's West Coast highlights: A drive from Perth to Exmouth contains great sights
Category: Australia Travel
Taking in the Pinnacles, Shark Bay, Monkey Mia, Kalbarri National Park and the Ningaloo Reef, a coastal trip in Western Australia has a lot to offer. more...
Uluru/ Red Centre travel guide: Alice Springs, Macdonnell Ranges etc: Australia's Northern Territory
Category: Australia Travel
Facts on Ayer's Rock, King's Canyon, hot air ballooning, camels, Kata Tjuta, the Flying Doctors, Mt Conner, Lambert Centre, Rainbow Valley and more in central Australia. more...
Things to do: Darwin, Australia: Crocodylus Park, Fannie Bay Gaol, Mindil Beach, East Point Reserve
Category: Australia Travel
If you travel to Darwin, Australia, there is plenty to do, including the likes of the Tour Tub, Darwin Wharf, The Tiwi Islands, fish feeding at Aquascene and more. more...
The Hutt River Province facts: The independent principality within Australia's borders
Category: Australia Travel
The Hutt River Province declared itself independent of Australia in 1969-the only bloodless secession in history. Now Prince Leonard Casley's farm is a unique attraction. more...
Facts about Bonn, Germany: Travel to West Germany's former capital and home of Beethoven
Category: Germany Travel
Bonn, the former capital of West Germany, is an underrated city to travel to. Here you can find the birthplace of Beethoven and many great museums. more...
Facts: James Bond travel in Africa: Follow 007 to Ourzazate, Morocco and Luxor, Egypt.
Category: Morocco Travel
In The Living Daylights and The Spy Who Loved Me, Roger Moore visits the Sahara, the Atlas mountains, the Pyramids and the Great Hypostle Hall at Karnak near Luxor. more...
James Bond travel in Turkey: From Russia With Love (007): Orient Express and Istanbul
Category: Turkey Travel
Sean Connery's James Bond visits the Hagia Sophia and the Orient Express in the spy film thriller From Russia With Love. And so can you. more...
World’s biggest tree, California: Travel to the General Sherman in the Sequoia National Park, USA.
Category: California Travel
If you travel to the Great Forest in the Sequoia National Park, California, USA (near San Francisco), you can see the biggest tree in the world: The General Sherman. more...
Category: England Travel
From Shrovetide Football and gurning to the biggest liar competition and the Bognor clown parade, the UK is full of strange, bizarre, wacky, eccentric and weird events. more...
Category: Spain Travel
La Coruna in Galicia, Spain has plenty of history to it. Find out more about the stories behind the city walls, Jardin de San Carlos and Tower of Hercules. more...
Las Fallas Festival, Valencia: March is party time in Spain’s third biggest city.
Category: Spain Travel
Travel to Valencia in Spain for the incredible Las Fallas festival in March. more...
Category: Spain Travel
If you travel to Seville, Andalucia, Spain, you will find a seriously sexy, passionate city. The home of bullfighting and flamenco is something special. more...
Sydney, Australia facts and trivia: Harbour Bridge, Australian Hotel, Opera House, The Rocks & more
Category: Australia Travel
Information and statistics on the tower, art gallery, Queen Victoria Building and other highlights of the 1580 square kilometre capital of New South Wales. more...
Oceania Events: Canberra Floriade: Travel to Australia's best flower display in September/ October
Category: Oceania Island Travel
Head on holiday to Commonwealth Park on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin for a floral show, music and entertainment of the highest quality more...
Facts on Irish-Australian rebels: Peter Lalor and Ned Kelly helped shape Australia
Category: Criminals/Outlaws
Rebels Peter Lalor and Ned Kelly helped shape Australia. Both had Irish heritage. more...
Extreme sports in Rotorua, NZ: White-water rafting, freefall, bungy and zorbing in New Zealand
Category: Extreme Sports (general)
Whether it's the rapids and Tutea Falls on the Kaituna River, rubber balls at the Agrodome or a skydive simulator, there's an adrenalin rush for everyone. more...
Go-karting in Rotorua, New Zealand: Downhill luging a real adventure
Category: Adventure Travel
In Rotorua, New Zealand, you can get up to all manner of fearsome adrenalin and adventure activities. Luging downhill in a kart is just one of them. more...
Famous Irish Australians: Explorer Robert O'Hara Burke and author Thomas Keneally
Category: Explorers
Robert O'Hara Burke and Thomas Keneally are just two Australians of Irish descent that have helped shape the country. more...
New Norcia, Western Australia: Visiting the Benedictine monastic town near Perth, WA
Category: Australia Travel
Founded by Benedictine monk Dom Rosendo Salvado in 1846, this community is a taste of Spanish style and architecture, with a great museum and art gallery. more...
Facts on Grand Place, Brussels: The centre of Belgium's capital city is a real treat
Category: Belgium Travel
La Grand Place is the majestic centrepiece of Brussels, Belgium, a city that is far from boring, no matter what the reputation may be. more...
The best pub in the world?: 2004 beers at the Delirium Cafe, Brussels, Belgium
Category: Beers
Get brews from Benin, Armenia, Bolivia, Guadaloupe, The Faroe Islands, Namibia, Mongolia, Tahiti and more in this Guinness World Record-breaking alehouse. more...
Clowns parade in Bognor Regis: Travel by train to see a festival of clowning in Sussex, England.
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
In March, a group of clowns will be going on parade in Bognor Regis, Sussex, England. Sounds bizarre? Why not travel there and join in the festival fun? more...
Getting fit in Australia: Lose weight: Swim, jog or bushwalk while on holiday Down Under
Category: Weight Loss (general)
Walking the Overland Track from Cradle Mountain, Tasmania; Swimming in Lake Mackenzie and Kakadu National Park; Jogging from Bondi to Coogee in Sydney. more...
Where to find Australian wildlife: Best destinations to see a wild kangaroo, wombat, possum or dingo
Category: Mammals (general)
Creature encounters in the Gondwana forest, Angelsea, Fraser Island, Hansen Bay Sanctuary, Kangaroo Island, Hyde Park, Tasmania, Victoria and Sydney. more...
Be a crocodile (or emu) hunter: Where to find wild crocs, emu, platypuses and penguins in Australia
Category: Australia Travel
Australia is famous for its strange animals, but where can you travel to in order to see wild emu, platypuses and fairy penguins or become a crocodile hunter? more...
Quick travel guide: Morocco: Marrakesh, Ourzazate, Casablanca, Sahara, Rabat, Atlas mountains
Category: Morocco Travel
Facts for visitors on Tangier, Hassan II Mosque, the Mediterranean, Fes, Arabic, the Marathon du Sable, souks, the Call To Prayer, Gladiator, The Living Daylights & more. more...
The History of the Barmy Army: The origins of England's famous cricket supporters
Category: Rugby & Cricket
Most cricket fans will know the Barmy Army, the relentless group of English cricket fans who follow their side around the world, but how did the movement come about? more...
Wine tasting in Australia and NZ: Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley, Margaret River and Marlborough
Category: Australian/NZ Wine
Wineries to travel to in Oz and New Zealand include Wolf Blass, Jacob's Creek, Lindemans, Penfolds and those of the Gisborne and East Cape regions. more...
Facts on the world's best caves: Sarawak chamber, Jeita, Jenolan, Waitomo and Bruce's Cave
Category: Adventure Travel
If you're after stalagmites, stalactites, huge chambers, spiders, the Gunung Mulu Park or glow worms, travel to Malaysia, Lebanon, Australia, New Zealand or Scotland. more...
Facts on Oswiecim, Poland: Polish town home to the Auschwitz concentration camp
Category: Historical Travel (general)
The Nazi holocaust hands over this town in Southern Silesia. How can you build a nightclub near the Auschwitz Memorial and Museum or move on? more...
Quick travel guide: Spain: Facts on Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Bilbao, Picasso etc
Category: Spain Travel
Visitors to Spanish cities can find architecture, history, Toledo, flamenco, bullfighting, beaches, sun, sangria, paella, Serrano ham, The Pyreness, Cervantes & more. more...
Quick travel guide: Paraguay: Asunción, Ciudad Del Este, Jesuit ruins, Encarnación, Chaco and more
Category: Paraguay Travel
Facts for visitors about Guarani, Jose Chilavert, independence, national parks, World Heritage-listed sites, waterfalls and more in this South American country. more...
Travel without a guidebook: Tips on how to enjoy a city without your Lonely Planet/ Rough Guide
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Often the best way to explore a city is with as little information to hand as possible. Here are ten tips on how to ditch the guidebook and really see a town. more...
The Pinnacles, Western Australia: The strange, space-like rocks of the Nambung National Park
Category: Australia Travel
The Pinnacles in Western Australia's Nambung National Park look like they've come from another planet. Thousands of these strange rock formations stick out of the ground. more...
Quick travel guide: Indonesia: Bali, Islamic Jakarta, Borneo, Yogyakarta, Kalimantan, Ubud and more
Category: Indonesia Travel
Visitors can find island paradises, big cities, Bahasa Indonesia, jungles, orang-utans, Hindu temples, Monkey Forests and more in the world's biggest Islamic nation. more...
Quick travel guide: Portugal: Nando's chicken, Lisbon, Algarve, Ronaldo, Sintra, Vasco Da Gama...
Category: Portugal Travel
Visitors to Portuguese destinations can find the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, Porto, Faro, Cristiano Ronaldo, beaches, nature, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. more...
French Facts: 20 trivia snippets: France: bikinis, Dom Perignon, jeans, Millau Viaduct and more.
Category: France Travel
20 facts about France, including the Statue of Liberty, the Mona Lisa, nuclear power, Reunion's first Euro, the Bayeux tapestry, Bastille Day, Cinderella and more. more...
10 strange things about Germany: Beer, pedestrian crossings, street names and more
Category: Germany Travel
Einbahnstrasse, moustaches, kebabs, ticket machines, cafe/ nightclubs, dogs, cigarettes, and Speedos... Travel in Germany and expect to come across them all. more...
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