Free things to do in London: The Elephant parade tour

If you’ve been out in London recently, the chances are that you’ll have seen at least one of the crazy multi-colored elephants that have turned up in streets and locations all over town in the past few weeks. If you haven’t and...

10 things to do in Melbourne

As one of the world’s top three places to live and the home to Dr Karl Kennedy and the rest of the Neighbours gang, Melbourne is one of Australia’s top tourist destinations. While no trip to Melbourne would be complete without a...

10 free things to do in New York

Home to world famous attractions like the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square, New York City is rightfully among the world’s most popular backpacker and tourist destinations. However, even though you can book a top quality New York hostel...

Bloom in Spring

Over the past few months we have dashed from one centrally heated building to another swaddled in boots, mittens and thermals. But as our old habits of fumbling under the duvet for the alarm clock on a depressing dark winter’s...

10 Things to Do in Glasgow

Edgier and less polished than Scotland’s capital, Glasgow has left its seedy reputation behind to become a chic cosmopolitan city, with a thriving student population keeping things hip. Glasgow has enough esteemed art galleries, historic architecture and excellent shopping to rival Edinburgh....

US National Parks

One of the things we think people forget about the USA is its outstanding natural beauty. Away from the identikit mega-malls and bland burger chains, America is all about the great outdoors. Its 50 states are blessed with some of the most...

10 Free Things to do in Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegas! With its flashy casinos, palatial hotels, shotgun weddings and all-you-can-eat buffets, Vegas is the real ‘Sin City’ – even the city’s tourist board proudly gives you a get-out clause… ‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’! The ‘Entertainment Capital...