-30ºC: The hottest winter destination of northern China
Snow Town is China's hottest and best kept tourism secret, and now you can visit too!
China now offers 15-day visa-free entry to holders of passports from these three countries
If you hold a passport from these countries, you can visit China without a visa for tourism, business and visitation purposes. Find out how in this article.
Corso Zundert, the Netherlands: How the hamlets prepare for the annual flower parade
Every year on the first Sunday of September in Zundert, the Netherlands, 20 hamlets participate in Corso Zundert, a flower parade that takes all year and an entire community to…
Venice starts trial period of charging entry fees to day visitors
On April 25th 2024, Venice (Italy) started charging day visitors to the Venetian historical lagoon town 5€ per person, per day, in a trial run to discourage day trip visitors…
The history of the amazing Corso Zundert: Netherland’s largest flower parade
Nine meters tall and up to 19 metres long: these are the giant parade floats decorated with flowers that are pushed along the streets of Zundert in the Netherlands once a year. Learn about the fascinating history of this intangible heritage-listed event.
Murano and Burano – the glass making islands of Venice, Italy: How to get there and what to see
Murano and Burano are two islands in Venice, Italy, that are rarely mentioned when speaking of Venice. They are easy to get to and well worth the trip. What is…
Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Italy: what to do, what to expect, and how to get there + Is it worth going to
Piazzale Michelangelo is a popular scenic lookout in Florence, Italy. The public square was built in the 19th century and is situated at the top of a hill so visitors…
Rome on a shoestring budget: Free and low cost ways to see Rome, Italy
Learn about how to see Rome on a low budget, including free attractions, transport passes and food and drink.
4 costs to expect and budget for when travelling in Italy
Read about the four costs you need to budget for each traveller when travelling in Italy, and why you should ensure each person has spare change.
The Roman Aqueducts and the Trevi Fountain: What they are and how to get there + 2 Bonus activities for tourists
Information about the Roman aqueducts and Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy, for tourists and how to get there.