What is Japan Famous For?
…the place we discovered while filming for the BBC – back soon with an article about that! Kyoto’s Old Town Kyoto As Japan’s former capital, Kyoto has more temples than…
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…Mail The World’s Hottest Explorers Grazia Travel Expert for BA Club Filming for Lonely Planet in Tokyo – Gathering Tips on Planning a Trip Speaking with Roman Erler, the man who…
The Canyoneering Gear List: What You Need To Wear Canyoning
…just a hop, skip and a jump (if you’ll forgive such old-fashioned verbs) from the majestic Dead Sea. And speaking of old fashioned, it was filmed a few years ago!…
101 Unique and Unusual Things To Do in London for Couples
…next to the Harry Potter Shop and relive the magic of the books and those Harry Potter films. Read Original Texts from Shakespeare and Austen The British Library showcases handwritten…
Unusual Things to do in Pembrokeshire, Wales, The Land of Coastal Beauty
…was used to film Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood) but you can also visit the pub and see the tapestry that tells the tale of that peculiar last invasion. Some…
17 Train Photography Ideas for Your Next Trip
…of you if you’re able to lean out the window. Which, let’s face it, looks cool. And kind of like something you’d see in a James Bond film…Maybe. How to…
Dust in Red Still Stains My Shoes: A Poem About South Africa
…And humble. In thought, in dreams, and threadbare tales, In legends, films and luggage scales, Of elephants bathed in pink sunrise and swollen moons hung far too high, Of children’s…
What You Don’t Know About Soweto, South Africa
…Or perhaps, the cinema. News bulletins, football adverts, films. And the truth is, of course, that there are places like that in Soweto. It’s just that that’s half the story….
Why the Candle Festival in Malta is So Special
…away the awkwardness. Children skip and dance as though in a 1950s filmset. Grannies natter and the young n cool hang out on stone steps. The night wears on and the crowd…
7 Unusual Things To Do in Menorca
…sweet side street of a village straight from the film sets of Almodovar, the Cas Sucrer sprinkles sugar over everything, from traditional ensaimadas to crespells de confituras. What’s more, these…
The Best Hidden Gems in the US for Your Next Trip
…resembles Maycombe in the book. The Gregory Peck Mockingbird movie was filmed in this courtyard as well. Today, the Monroeville County Museum houses artefacts from Harper Lee and her childhood…
Unusual Things To Do In Hong Kong, China
…in the world, it’s slightly disconcerting to see locals reading on park benches while colossal, striped bulbous Hong Kong film stars loom overhead. Uber Cool Michelin Stars: Cuisine at the…
One Day in Detroit: An Itinerary for America’s Comeback City
…trend, Detroit has a gorgeous collection of landmarks and period buildings that look as though they’ve come straight from a film set. The Guardian Building is a landmark skyscraper not…
31 Hidden Gems in Tuscany – How to Get Off the Beaten Path
…historic Vespas, prototypes, and quirky models from films and special events. Guided tours can be booked in advance. Take An Authentic Cooking Lesson in Tuscany It’s no secret that Italians…
21 Unusual Things To Do in Rome to Escape the Crowds
…when pretending to be an iconic film start in La Dolce Vita. Here’s a gorgeous scarf in my favourite blue and another one in champagne. I still used my Lonely…
15 Unique Experiences for Your Africa Bucket List
…designed to make you fall in love: her beautiful beaches, rust red film backdrops and the impossible ceramic blue found in the narrow streets of Essaouira. But the fragrant Atlas…
21 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Tenerife
…The Macizo de Anaga Step back into the world of dreamy green film sets by following one of the trails into the Anaga Natural Park.Located in the north of the…
The Best Things to do in Chiavenna, Italy
…Charles Bridge in Prague. (They featured pretty heavily in one of the original Mission Impossible films if you’re old enough to remember that far back guys…) Taste Pizzoccheri When you…
Why Rimini Old Town Deserves Your Time: Italy’s Historic Coast
…also watch films here, lest I forget! Castel Sismondo in Italy now hosts temporary exhibitions Castel Sismondo Oddly squat and on the edge of town, sits Castel Sismondo, although only…
Helsinki in One Day: Your Perfect Itinerary for 24 Hours in Helsinki
…Orion, a cinema back in the area around Kamppi. Housed inside an art déco gem, it is an independent cinema and has been screening films since the 1920s. It’s one…
Barcelona Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Gems from Locals
…very small, picturesque square full of good street music that has also served as a filming location for movies such as Vicky Cristina Barcelona: enter Plaça Sant Felip Neri. It…
Your Ultimate Florida West Coast Road Trip Itinerary
…a Morgan Freeman film. Dolphin winter lost her tail in an accident and the work from the Clearwater Aquarium resulted in a prosthetic tail to help her swim. Not only…
Two Days in Geneva: An Itinerary for First Timers
…splendid old building consisting of four floors. The museum features a cinema with a short film about the history of the Patek Philippe company and its founders, fascinating clock collections,…
How to Spend 4 Days in Paris
…with film stars and celebrities alike. Just remember you won’t be allowed in without a tie. More on Travel in France Discover plenty of unusual things to do in France…
The Best Southern Spain Road Trip Itinerary Through Fiery Andalucia
…it’s because it doubled as Havana in the Bond film Die Another Day, when a dazzling Halle Berry emerged from the sea. Two former Moorish fortresses overlook the coast, as…
Your Best Bucket List for Summer 2026
…all ages and a reading list for adults. Happy reading! Snuggle beneath a blanket and watch an outdoor film Drive-thru if it’s available, or else turn your TV around…An outdoor…
101 Questions About Spain: The Spain Quiz for Curious People
…here. 9) In Almería, the Tabernas Desert. You can also visit old Wild West film backdrops there. 10) Around 4900 miles or 8000 kilometres. Foodie Questions About Spain 1) What…
The Only Glamping Packing List You Need
…cling film or beeswax wraps Tin opener Bottle opener or corkscrew Scissors Some glamping facilities come with a complete kitchen – but most don’t If there are no cooking facilities……
What is Somerset Famous For?
…It’s been used as a film location for both “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” and scenes from “Harry Potter.” Party at Glastonbury Festival Glastonbury Music Festival sells more…
Meet The Real Maycomb Alabama from Harper Lee’s Powerful Mockingbird
…Courtroom looked and functioned for years here in Monroeville. When Gregory Peck and the rest of the Hollywood machine wanted to film here, they couldn’t, since it was still in…
