This post provides information about how to get to and from Canterbury by train, as well as other forms of transportation. You may also want to consider an organized day trip as an alternative. WHERE IS CANTERBURY? Canterbury is located in Kent, a county in the southwest of England famed for its rich foliage and […]
This post takes a look at the August weather in Washington, D.C, with tips on what you should wear as well as ideas for things to do. As your tour guide, I bring extensive experience not only in guiding tours but also from my background as a retired meteorologist. This allows me to provide accurate […]
This post provides details about how to find the catacombs of Paris, guided tours you can take, and tips on safely enjoying a self-guided tour. We’ll also cover some of the best ways to save money on this activity. Tickets & Prices of Paris Catacombs If you’re feeling confident enough to explore the catacombs on […]
This tour will explore the Chicago Riverwalk including the incredible architecture and tourist hot spots in the area. Be sure to also check our selection of self-guided tours of Chicago. The Chicago River which is connected to Lake Michigan is a huge source of pride for Chicago. Along the banks, there is a riverwalk path […]
The best time to visit Berlin depends on what “best” means to you. If by best you mean the cheapest times to visit, then that's much easier to answer. Come just about anytime between January and March. If your definition of best mostly concerns the weather, then that's also an easy answer. You should visit […]
This post provides details about how to take a day trip to Cape Cod from Boston. In addition to providing details about how to get there, we’ll also cover a variety of fun things to see or do while you’re in the area. How to Get Here There aren’t currently any fully-guided bus tours from […]
Taking a tour of the British Museum is one of the most famous things to do in London. Home to more than eight million objects, (though not all on display) the collection is huge! Many people head straight for the Rosetta Stone or the Parthenon Sculptures. But what about the pieces that are a bit… […]
January in Berlin is very cold, mostly cloudy, and damp. As your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I combine my extensive knowledge of both fields to provide you with accurate and detailed weather forecasts for this month. This helps you anticipate and plan for the weather conditions we may encounter on our journey. Temperatures […]
This post explains the weather in Berlin in December, updated for 2025. We include average temperatures, rain, and show, as well as what to wear. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. But here I am, finding […]
This post covers what to expect for temperatures, and rainfall, as well as tips for what to wear during the month of November. November in Barcelona features drier weather with cool days and cold nights. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in […]
This post reviews and explains the various options for NYC tourist deal passes that are available to you and to help you decide which (if any) are right for you. (en español) (auf Deutsch) Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at […]
This post reviews and compares the various different bus tour options available to you in NYC, including hop-on-hop-off, fully guided, themed and night tours. TIP: Many of the bus tours mentioned below are included in one form or another with the New York tourist passes. BEST HOP-ON-HOP-OFF NEW YORK BUS TOURS Traditional hop-on-hop-off bus companies […]
In this post, we explain the weather in Rome during the month of November. As both your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, I use my combined skills to offer reliable weather forecasts for this month. This ensures you stay informed and ready for any weather scenarios during our tour. We include average temperatures, how […]
So you heard that Chicago is a wonderful city to travel to, but you are wondering how safe is downtown Chicago for tourists? The truth is that Chicago - like most large cities - is has safe areas and less safe areas. Chicago is the third largest city in the United States. It is always […]
Washington, DC can be an expensive city when it comes to dining out, and can be tough to do on a tight budget. Even though there are amazing world-class museums and stunningly beautiful monuments to visit for free, finding cheap eats in DC that aren’t your run-of-the-mill national fast food chain can be very tough. […]
Washington DC has a long history of actions of fighting for civil rights. While we trying to incorporate a full view of land acknowledgment, black history, women's history and often overlooked aspects of any topic on all of our tours, we also offer tours that focus specifically on civil rights and justice. We offer guided […]
