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The Bombo Headland in Kiama, New South Wales.

Bombo Headland, Kiama: Why should I visit the Quarry Geological Site?

The Quarry Geological Site at Bombo Headland in Kiama shows off delightfully strange basalt columns being pounded by the ocean. Bombo Headland is one of several excellent sites along the 22km Kiama Coastal Walk in Kiama, New South Wales. It’s not as well-known as the…

Visiting Murcia Cathedral: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Murcia Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María) is an active Catholic place of worship located on the Plaza del Cardenal Belluga in Murcia, Spain. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in September…

Winchester Cathedral in Winchester, Hampshire.

Visiting Winchester Cathedral, Winchester: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Winchester Cathedral is a historic place of worship located in the centre of Winchester, Hampshire. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, confirming that the Cathedral Treasury remains closed…

Visiting Kilkenny Castle: Ticket prices, hours, parking & top tips

Kilkenny Castle is a restored 12th-century Norman stone fortress and Victorian stately home located on The Parade in Kilkenny City, Ireland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, confirming…

Visiting Castel del Monte near Bari, Puglia: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Castel del Monte is a 13th-century citadel and castle located in Andria, near Bari, in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, noting…

Visiting Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Pipe Spring National Monument is an oasis and historic settlement situated on the Kaibab Indian Reservation near Fredonia, Arizona. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, confirming that the…

Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument, New Mexico: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Aztec Ruins National Monument is a preserved Ancestral Puebloan great house community located near Farmington, New Mexico. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in April 2026, confirming that the site remains…

Visiting Valles Caldera National Preserve, Jemez Springs: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Valles Caldera National Preserve is a high-altitude volcanic caldera located in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico, approximately 18 miles west of Los Alamos. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated…

Bandelier National Monument near Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Visiting Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos: Ticket prices, hours & top tips

Bandelier National Monument is a protected area near Los Alamos, New Mexico, that preserves the homes and territory of Ancestral Puebloans within volcanic landscapes. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in April…

Bronte Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Is Bronte Beach in Sydney named after the Brontë sisters?

Bronte Beach is one of the most popular in Sydney – it’s relatively close to the city centre and makes a handy midway stop on the 8km Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk. It’s a family favourite, too, largely due to the big park and playground…