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Is Stonehenge an Overhyped & Overrated Tourist Trap?

by Thomas Dowson | Aug 31, 2018 | England, More Travel Tips | 0

In August 2018 an online travel website listed Stonehenge as one of the World’s 15...

Ten Tips for Visiting the Megalithic Temples of Malta & Gozo

by Ethan Doyle White | Dec 23, 2017 | More Travel Tips | 0

Partway between mainland Europe and Africa in the Mediterranean Sea lies the small island of Malta...

Stabiae, Off the Beaten Track But Worth It!

by Thomas Dowson | Sep 15, 2017 | More Travel Tips | 2

Stabiae was a Roman town that got covered in ash by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Now two of...

Ticket Tips for Pompeii, Herculaneum & Other Ancient Sites in Naples

by Thomas Dowson | Sep 13, 2017 | More Travel Tips | 0

On 24 August 79 AD Mount Vesuvius began to erupt, throwing volcanic ash many kilometres up into...

Buying a Luxor Pass

by Thomas Dowson | Nov 7, 2016 | More Travel Tips | 6

As of November 2016, Luxor has joined the many great archaeological cities of the World by introducing a Luxor Pass for visitors. Pass holders have access to all archaeological sites and museums in Luxor, on both the East and West Banks. Read further for details on where and how to buy the Luxor Pass, the price of the ticket and other important information.

So You Want to See a Mithraeum in Rome?

by Sarah Smith | Jun 17, 2016 | Italy, More Articles About Italy, More Travel Tips, Readers Write | 0

Of all the underground Roman structures that made Rome the city it was in ancient times, it is the...

Buying Tickets for Lascaux 2 Online

by Thomas Dowson | May 21, 2016 | More Travel Tips, News | 0

Getting tickets for Lascaux 2 just got a whole lot easier. As of 18 May 2016 it is now possible to...

Buying Tickets for Font de Gaume Prehistoric Cave, 2019

by Thomas Dowson | Jul 12, 2015 | France, More Travel Tips | 25

Everyone wants to see the prehistoric paintings and engravings in the caves of Font de Gaume and...

Comparing the Paris Pass With the Paris Museum Pass

by Thomas Dowson | Nov 26, 2014 | More Travel Tips | 6

Paris has some of the finest art galleries and museums in the World, as well as a number of iconic...

Is English Heritage Membership Worth It?

by Thomas Dowson | Nov 10, 2014 | More Articles About England, More Travel Tips | 4

Some of the more popular tourist attractions in England are in the care of English Heritage. These range from prehistoric stone circles, the most famous of which is Stonehenge, to much more recent historical sites such as...

Ticket Tips for the Acropolis and Other Ancient Sites in Athens

by Thomas Dowson | May 8, 2014 | More Articles About Greece, More Travel Tips | 45

Everyone visiting Athens wants to climb the Acropolis. That amazing citadel at the heart of the...

Visiting the Island of Ios

by Thomas Dowson | Apr 25, 2014 | More Articles About Greece, More Travel Tips | 0

Ios is one of those unexpected gems of the Aegean sea. Known for its vibrant night life, particularly during the height of the summer season, the island in fact attracts a wide range of people from all over the World. Here...