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Orto Botanico, Padua: Visiting the world’s oldest Botanic Garden

At Padua’s World Heritage-listed Orto Botanico, the world’s oldest botanic garden throws up some surprises on where our food comes from. Why the Padua’s Orto Botanico is World Heritage-listed Sometimes the new can rudely shoulder-barge the old out of the way without intending to. And…

Tasting rum in Key West, Florida: How the US home of rum went legal

Tasting rum in Key West, Florida: Explore how the US's historical home of rum went legal. Discover the distilleries and the island's unique history. Tasting rum at the Rum Bar on Duval Street The default setting in Key West is merrily drunk. It is the…

The Crypt of Tibias and Femurs at the Convento dei Cappuccini in Rome.

The Capuchin Crypt – Rome’s most ghoulish attraction (with photos)

The Capuchin Crypt inside the Convento dei Cappuccini in Rome is not for the easily shocked. Inside are six chambers decorated with human bones, skulls and skeletons. This review/ guide was expanded and updated in January 2026. The most macabre attraction in Rome? No-one knows…

Ashby Castle: 2026 ticket prices, parking and how to plan your visit

Ashby de la Zouch Castle is one of the most atmospheric historic sites in Leicestershire, a medieval ruin that tells the story of England’s turbulent past. Managed by English Heritage, this grand site combines fascinating history, scenic views and interactive exploration. This practical guide explains…

Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki Raft in Oslo's Kon-Tiki Museum.

The Kon-Tiki Museum, Oslo: Review

Review of the Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo. Discover Thor Heyerdahl's famous balsa raft and his incredible story of Pacific exploration. This guide was updated in January 2026. What is the Kon-Tiki Museum The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo tells the story of Thor Heyerdahl, the Norwegian…

Area 15 Las Vegas: Ticket prices and best attractions

The best attractions at Area 15 Las Vegas are Omega Mart and the Lab – but the access pass system is confusing and the ticket prices are high. What is Area 15 in Las Vegas? Area 15 is one of the most welcome new additions…

Visiting the Apollo Beach manatees at the Big Bend Power Station near Tampa

See the Apollo Beach manatees near Tampa. Practical guide to visiting the Big Bend Power Station viewing center and seeing Florida's sea cows. The Big Bend power station at Apollo Beach, Florida The Big Bend power station at Apollo Beach near Tampa is, even by…

The Thomas Edison statue at the Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

Exploring Edison and Ford’s Florida Estates: Review & practical guide

Discover the fascinating history and lush gardens of Edison & Ford’s Florida estates in Fort Myers, where inventor legacies meet tropical beauty Photos of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford It’s the photos that do it. The black and white shots of the ‘vagabonds’ romping through…

Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure, Iceland.

Snorkelling between two continents in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park

The Silfra Fissure in Iceland’s Thingvellir National Park is one of the world’s great snorkelling destinations. With incredible clarity, you can swim between two continents. This guide was updated in January 2026. What is the Silfra Fissure? The Silfra Fissure is the gap between the…

The Mendel Museum in Brno, Czechia: The birthplace of genetic science

At the Mendel Museum in St Thomas’ Abbey, the monk who discovered the basic principles of genetic inheritance is celebrated. Visitors at St Thomas’ Abbey, Brno The two girls look distinctly unimpressed. Their faces register only incredulous disgust about being dragged thousands of kilometres to…