This post is an overview of the weather in Paris during May. We include average temperatures and how much rain or sun you might expect. Combining my expertise as a tour guide with my skills as a retired meteorologist, I offer detailed weather predictions for this month. This helps you stay informed and enjoy a […]
This post provides several options for luggage storage in and around the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC, including a car service that will pick-up, store, and drop-off your bags. Is There Luggage Storage at the Port Authority? Unfortunately, the Port Authority Bus Terminal does not have any luggage storage options or lockers. While they […]
This post will cover how to purchase summit tickets for the Eiffel Tower. We include skip-the-line-tickets, and whether it's worth it or not to reach the very top of this world-famous structure. WHAT EXACTLY IS THE SUMMIT? There are 3 levels of the Eiffel Tower: The first floor, second floor, and the summit. Despite the […]
This post will give you information about visiting Café du Monde, including popular items, the best times to visit, and a bit of history. PLAN YOUR VISIT This post focuses on the original Café du Monde location, but you could now enjoy their coffee and beignets in a few locations in New Orleans. Locations There […]
This post is about Berlin's underground bunkers and air raid shelters built by the Nazi government during WW2, and by the West Berlin government after the war, and how you can tour them. We also cover tours of an escape tunnel during the time of the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. OVERVIEW Like many […]
The High Line is one of the most popular and unique parks in NYC with nearly 8 million people visiting it annually. This special public greenspace, built on an abandoned elevated commercial freight rail line, is on Manhattan's west side. From this free public park, you'll have amazing views of the Hudson River. You'll pass […]
This post is about visiting the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. We include details about admission, hours, exhibits, things to do nearby, how to get there and more. As a local tour guide and resident of Chicago, I’ve visited the Lincoln Park Zoo multiple times and loved it. My fellow tour guides do too! For […]
As a budget traveler, I really appreciate that Rome has tons of free things to do and see. I'm talking about ancient ruins, masterpieces of art, and dozens of basilicas that are so stunning you could gaze at them forever. Having been to Rome a few times, I've learned that one could spend days here […]
This post provides information about how to use the New York Sightseeing Pass, a tourist attraction concession pass. We cover prices, how it works, and advice about whether or not this service is right for you. Disclosure: We think you should consider our free tours, but we have also provided other options. While our recommendations […]
This post is an overview of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, including how to take a tour and see a live show. As a local tour guide and resident of London, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing quite a few shows over the years at this historic theatre. Below I share with you information to help you […]
This post provides details about each of the hop-on-hop-off Los Angeles bus tours available to you, including ticket prices and deals. TICKETS If you’re considering this type of bus tour, there are a few factors you might want to keep in mind before buying your ticket. This section will provide some of the pros and […]
The New York Aquarium in Coney Island is a gem of New York City and worth a visit, especially when you can go for free or less than full price! In this post, we go over what you can expect to see at the Aquarium, how to save on tickets, free days and more. When […]
This post is about New Orleans cocktail tours, including haunted tours and general drinking tours and pub crawls, including our pay-what-you-wish tour. This New Orleans Cocktail Tour will take you past effervescent art galleries, funky street musicians, architecture spanning three centuries, and countless sights and sounds you’ve never seen or heard. And we’ll invite you […]
This post covers the best things to do in Hollywood, including nighttime, free, as well as family-friendly tours, attractions, and activities. TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN HOLLYWOOD 1) Explore the Hollywood Walk of Fame Discover your favorite celebrity star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame! What began in 1958 with just eight honorees […]
Some cities close down shortly after sunset, and others are active 24/7. As a local tour guide, I can tell you that for the most part, London falls somewhere in the middle. There are typically many fun things to do for adults until about midnight, but even the pubs start closing up shortly after that. […]
This post covers how to visit the London Dungeon, including best times to go, ticket prices, what you will see, and how to save money on tickets. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. TICKETS […]
