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New York on screen: the film and TV locations you can actually visit, from Friends to Home Alone 2
A guide to New York film and TV locations you can visit from the UK: Friends, Sex and the City, Home Alone 2, When Harry Met Sally and Ghostbusters, with what is real, what to book and what it costs.
Bridgerton filming locations in England: Bath, London and the country houses, what to book and what it costs
A guide to Bridgerton filming locations in England from the UK: Bath, the Royal Crescent, Ranger's House, Hampton Court and Castle Howard, with what to book in advance and what it costs.
Outlander in Scotland: where to go, what to book and what it costs
A guide to Outlander filming locations in Scotland from the UK: Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, Culross, Falkland, Glasgow and the Highlands, with what to book in advance and what it costs.
Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland: where to go, what to book and what it costs
A guide to Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland from the UK: the Studio Tour, Castle Ward, the Dark Hedges, Ballintoy and Cushendun, with what to book in advance and what it costs.
Lord of the Rings in New Zealand: where to go, what to book and what it costs from the UK
A guide to Lord of the Rings filming locations in New Zealand from the UK: Hobbiton, Weta Workshop, Tongariro, Edoras and Queenstown, with entry rules, what to book in advance and what it costs.
Harry Potter filming locations in the UK: where to go, what to book and what it costs
A guide to Harry Potter filming locations in the UK, from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, London, Oxford and Durham to Alnwick, Goathland and the Glenfinnan Viaduct, with what to book and what it costs.
Banff and Jasper from the UK: how to plan the Canadian Rockies, what it costs and how to get around
How to plan the Canadian Rockies from the UK: flying into Calgary, when to go, Moraine Lake and Lake Louise shuttles, park passes, a 7-day Banff and Jasper route and Jasper after the 2024 wildfire.
What to eat in Canada: the dishes to try, where to find them and what they cost
The Canadian dishes worth trying by region, from poutine, smoked meat and Montreal bagels to lobster rolls, butter tarts and Nanaimo bars, with rough prices, drinks, tipping and food tours.
First time in Canada from the UK: eTA, best time to go, where to go and what it costs
The eTA you need to fly to Canada, flights from the UK, when to go, which region to pick, car hire, sales tax and tipping, and why travel insurance matters.
New York from the UK: where to stay, how to get around and what it costs
A first-timer's guide to New York from the UK: flights, best time to go, where to stay, subway and airport transfers, the CityPASS, tipping, tax and travel insurance.
eSIM for travel from the UK: what it is, what roaming costs and how to set one up
What a travel eSIM is, what UK networks charge for roaming in Europe and further afield, when an eSIM is worth it, and how to set one up on iPhone and Android before you fly.
What to eat at Disney: the best snacks, meals and money-saving tips in California and Florida
The best snacks and meals at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, from Dole Whip to Mickey beignets, with rough prices, the Dining Plan and what you can bring in.
Beyond the big names: lesser-known places in California worth the detour
Quieter places along a California road trip, from Armstrong Woods and Morro Bay to Solvang, Big Bear Lake, Anza-Borrego and Salvation Mountain, grouped by where they sit on the route.
California from the UK: where to go, how to plan a road trip and what it costs
Where to go in California, a 10-day San Francisco to San Diego route, Highway 1 and Yosemite, flights from the UK, car hire, Disneyland and why travel insurance matters.
When to go to the Florida theme parks from the UK: best months, what it costs and how many days you need
The best time for UK visitors to go to Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, with month by month crowds, hurricane season, ticket prices and how many days each park needs.
Florida in winter: what to do besides the theme parks, and why you need a car
Winter weather, the Everglades, Kennedy Space Center, the Keys and the Gulf Coast, plus car hire, tolls and why travel insurance matters in the US.
Switzerland in winter: where to go, where to stay and what it really costs
Where to go for freeriding and family snow trips, cheaper places to stay, what ski rental and lift passes cost, and what travel insurance does and doesn't cover.
What to eat in Australia: classic dishes, street food, pub meals and what it costs
Meat pies, chicken parma, seafood, lamingtons and markets, how pub counter meals work, how to order coffee, where locals eat and what it all costs.
First time in Australia from the UK: entry, flights, when to go and the apps you need
Planning your first trip to Australia? The ETA you need, flight times, when to go, health cover, the apps worth downloading and how to stay safe.
What to eat in Rome: the dishes worth ordering and how to avoid tourist traps
The four classic Roman pastas, street food like supplì and pizza al taglio, gelato and coffee, where to eat and how to spot a tourist trap.
Where to take kids aged 6 to 12 in October half term
Theme parks and Halloween events for children aged 6 to 12, from Disneyland Paris and Europa-Park to Legoland, Alton Towers and Warwick Castle, with 2026 dates.
Best Christmas markets in the UK, with 2026 dates
Eight UK Christmas markets worth a day or a weekend, from Manchester and Edinburgh to York and Winchester, with 2026 dates and tips for avoiding the crowds.
Best city breaks from the UK in November
Seven city breaks that work in November: sunnier picks like Lisbon and Seville, bargains like Budapest and Kraków, and cosy options like Copenhagen and Edinburgh.
Flight delayed or cancelled: what you're owed when flying from the UK
What the airline has to give you when a flight is delayed or cancelled, when you can claim up to £520, when it can refuse and how to claim.
What to eat in Copenhagen: smørrebrød, pastries and where to find them
How smørrebrød works, the pastries worth queuing for, cheap eats like hot dogs and food halls, and how to keep the bill sensible.
A weekend guide to Copenhagen
How to get in from the airport, whether the Copenhagen Card is worth it, what Tivoli costs and where to eat without overspending.
Cabin bag only: what you can actually take on Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2
The sizes, weights and gotchas for the three airlines most UK travellers fly with, and how to avoid a nasty bill at the gate.
What to eat in Portugal: the dishes worth ordering and where to find them
From pastel de nata and bacalhau to the francesinha and grilled sardines, plus a few tips for eating out in Lisbon and Porto.
A weekend guide to Porto
Where to stay, what to see, and where to eat and drink on a two-day trip to Portugal's riverside second city.
The best food markets in Europe worth planning a weekend around
From La Boqueria in Barcelona to the Great Market Hall in Budapest, the markets worth building a trip around.
Planning a road trip across Europe without the stress
Tolls, vignettes, border rules and what to sort out before you set off, country by country.
The best theme parks in Japan, and who each one is for
From Tokyo Disney and Universal Studios Japan to Mt Fuji coasters and Ghibli Park, grouped by area with 2026 ticket prices.
New entry requirements travellers are missing
What's actually changing at the border: the EES rollout and the upcoming ETIAS launch, explained.
The best theme parks in Europe worth flying for
From Disneyland Paris to smaller parks that punch well above their size, here's where's worth the trip.
Winter sun: short-haul destinations that don't feel like winter
Short flights from the UK to places that still feel warm in November, December and January.
Renting a car in Europe: what to actually know before you book
What the insurance add-ons actually mean, what catches people out at the counter, and how to pick the right size car.
Do you actually need travel insurance, and what should it cover?
What it actually covers, when it genuinely matters, and what to check before you buy.
The best Christmas markets in Europe, and the underrated ones worth a look
The classic names everyone talks about, and a handful of quieter ones that are just as good without the crowds.
The best European destinations to feel the Halloween spirit
From Europe's biggest Halloween festival to a castle with Dracula's actual history.
The autumn destinations most people don't think of first
Bavaria and Tuscany get all the attention every autumn. Here's where to go instead.
Why Brussels deserves a full weekend in 2026
A major new museum opens in November, and it's the excuse to stop treating Brussels as a stopover.
Where to take a toddler in October half term
Short-haul options that don't involve a 6am flight or a meltdown at security.
What actually changes the price of a flight
The booking-window advice that's true, and the bits that are myths.
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