JFK Library & Museum
This museum at Columbia Point on the outskirts of Boston is dedicated to John F Kennedy and we found it impressive both for its architecture and its contents. The museum tells the story of his early life, rise to politics and service as America’s … Continue readingJFK Library & Museum
Rembrandt House Museum
Rembrandt House in Amsterdam is a museum dedicated to the painter which is located in the house that Rembrandt lived and painted in for 20 years. Inside, you see all the main rooms including his studio and it’s well worth a … Continue readingRembrandt House Museum
Leaning Tower Of Pisa
Without doubt, this is Pisa’s most famous building and it’s well worth a visit. The tower was built to house the bells for the lovely cathedral and construction began in 1173. Almost immediately it began to lean – in fact the … Continue readingLeaning Tower Of Pisa
Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall is a National Trust Property nestled on a hillside near Chesterfield in North Derbyshire. You can spot it from the M1 heading out of Derbyshire into Sheffield. Bess of Hardwick first created Hardwick in the late 1500s and … Continue readingHardwick Hall
Wollaton Hall
Wollaton Hall is set in one of England’s finest urban parks complete with deer and it’s just a few miles from the city centre of Nottingham. The hall was used as Wayne Manor in the 2012 Batman movie “The Dark … Continue readingWollaton Hall
The O2
The 02 is a dome-shaped structure in London which resembles a very large tent. It was the centrepiece of the UK’s millennium celebrations and for many years it was known as the Millennium Dome. It houses a massive concert arena, … Continue readingThe O2
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz island has an infamous history, and much of the former prison here remains intact. The biggest and most recognisable building still standing is the cell block and the audio tour of the building includes the thoughts of former prisoners. On your … Continue readingAlcatraz Island
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios is basically a theme park with rides and attractions, but the twist is that the “Studio Tour” part does actually take you through the working studios and the “backlot”. You’ll see what was the outside set for Desperate … Continue readingUniversal Studios Hollywood
London Eye
The London Eye is a huge wheel with large capsules that rotate for incredible views of London. It was supposed to be a temporary attraction, but instead has become a permanently popular experience for visitors. It’s not cheap, but it … Continue readingLondon Eye
Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong
This is one of the most impressive free light shows you’ll see anywhere in the world. Every night at 8pm, 44 buildings on both sides of the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong synchronise their lights and show off lasers in time … Continue readingSymphony of Lights, Hong Kong