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Johanna Beach on the Great Ocean Road, Victoria.

Johanna Beach, Great Ocean Road: one of Victoria’s great secret surf beaches

The Great Ocean Road in Victoria is known for having several amazing beaches. Bells Beach near Torquay is one of the world's great surfing beaches, while Loch Ard Gorge near Port Campbell offers dramatic rock formations. Meanwhile, beach towns such as Lorne, Apollo Bay and…

Inside the Museo Andes 1972 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Museo Andes 1972, Montevideo: a small museum with an extraordinary story to tell

The tiny red shoe on display at the Museo Andes 1972 shouldn't have the impact it does. On October 12th, 1972, Eugenia Dolgay bought a pair of shoes as a gift for her granddaughter when her flight from Montevideo to Santiago made an unscheduled weather…

Queenscliff Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Queenscliff Beach, Sydney: surfing, ocean pool and the Manly Worm Tunnel

Queenscliff Beach in Sydney is both really easy to find and incredibly difficult to find. It's easy because it's basically a continuation of one of the most famous beaches in Australia. And it's difficult because most people are looking for a separate beach entirely. Queenscliff…

Anglesea Beach on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

Anglesea Beach, Great Ocean Road: surf lessons, swimming and what to do

Anglesea Beach is not generally regarded as the best on the Great Ocean Road. The likes of Bells Beach and Johanna Beach will always top it for surfing, while the likes of Childers Cove will win on the looks front. Anglesea Beach, however, is like…

Hovea Falls in John Forrest National Park near Perth, Western Australia.

Hovea Falls, John Forrest National Park: the best time to visit this Perth waterfall

In John Forrest National Park near Perth, Hovea Falls is best seen when there's water flowing in winter or spring. The 2.3km Hovea Falls walk will take you there. Hovea Falls in the John Forrest National Park, near Perth, is not your conventional waterfall. It…

Rhuddlan Castle guide: Ticket prices, hours and visitor tips

Rhuddlan Castle is a 13th-century Edwardian fortress beside the River Clwyd in Rhuddlan, North Wales, cared for by Cadw. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was last updated in September 2026.…

Harlech Castle guide: Ticket prices, hours and visitor tips

Harlech Castle is a 13th-century fortress on a rocky crag above the coast in Harlech, North Wales, cared for by Cadw. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was last updated in…

Conwy Castle guide: Opening hours, ticket prices & visitor tips

Conwy Castle is a 13th-century fortress built by Edward I in the walled town of Conwy, North Wales. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was last updated in September 2026. Unlike…

Denbigh Castle guide: Opening hours, ticket prices & visitor tips

Denbigh Castle is a 13th-century fortress with a distinctive triple-towered gatehouse, overlooking the town of Denbigh, North Wales. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was last updated in September 2026. Unlike…

Craigmillar Castle on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Craigmillar Castle guide: Opening hours, ticket prices & visitor tips

Craigmillar Castle is a ruined 14th-century tower house and courtyard castle on the south-eastern edge of Edinburgh, Scotland, cared for by Historic Environment Scotland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. This guide was…