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Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck: Practical guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

What is Schloss Ambras? Perched in the hills above Innsbruck at 632 metres elevation, Schloss Ambras is a Renaissance castle with a rather romantic backstory. Archduke Ferdinand II built it in the 1560s as a love gift for his wife Philippine Welser — an Augsburg…

The Tintin trail in Brussels: Following Belgium’s beloved comic strip hero

Brussels can be discovered through the eyes of Tintin, Belgium's most famous comic book character. From street murals to the dedicated Hergé Museum, Brussels’ attractions show how the adventures of the intrepid reporter shaped Belgian culture and continue to captivate readers worldwide. Belgium's unique comic…

ACMI is in Melbourne's Federation Square.

ACMI, Melbourne: Visitor tips, plus hours, prices & accessibility

ACMI (formerly the Australian Centre for the Moving Image) is Australia's national museum of screen culture in Federation Square, Melbourne. Established in 2002, it explores film, television, videogames, digital culture and art through exhibitions, screenings, and interactive experiences. Following a $40 million redevelopment, ACMI reopened…

American Prohibition Museum, Savannah: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

The American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, Georgia explores the country’s Prohibition era through immersive exhibits, authentic artifacts and a hidden speakeasy. Here’s everything you need to know for first-time visitors, including how to book tickets, verified opening hours, ticket prices and parking tips. History and…

The Dortmund Christmas Market is home to the world's largest Christmas tree.

Dortmund Christmas market: Home to the world’s largest Christmas tree

You can experience Germany's most spectacular Christmas market in Dortmund, featuring the world's largest Christmas tree at 45 metres tall. Beyond festive shopping, unique attractions include football museums and industrial heritage sites that help make this Ruhr Valley city a solid bet for a winter…

Beacon Island, where the Batavia shipwreck survivors made their base.

How Australia’s Houtman Abrolhos Islands became a murderous nightmare

The shocking true story of the 1629 Batavia massacre haunts Western Australia's pristine Houtman Abrolhos Islands. From Dutch East India Company treasure ships to mutiny and mass murder, discover how these extraordinary coral islands became the site of one of Australia's darkest historical events. The…

Bodmin Holiday Park, Cornwall: Top 7 things to do nearby

If you are searching for things to do near Bodmin Holiday Park or deciding what to do while staying there, this guide picks out seven high-quality attractions and historic venues all within easy reach. The park sits on the edge of Bodmin town in Cornwall,…

19 great reasons to visit Munich, Bavaria

Munich, Germany, ranks among Europe's top destinations for overseas travellers. And it's justified. Here are just 19 reasons why... Englischer Garten: World class urban paradise An arguably unbeatable contender for the title of the world's greatest urban green space, Munich's primary natural lung is way…

The Yucatán Peninsula’s ancient Maya trail: Discovering Mexico’s lost civilisation

Discovering the secrets of the ancient Maya civilisation across Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. From Tulum's coastal fortress to Chichén Itzá's famous pyramid and the hidden jungle temples of Ek Balam, the remarkable archaeological sites that reveal one of the world's greatest ancient cultures. Tulum: Where iguanas…

Leaning over the edge on the CN Tower Edgewalk in Toronto.

Toronto’s CN Tower EdgeWalk: Conquering fear 356 metres high

Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush on Toronto's CN Tower EdgeWalk - a heart-stopping adventure that takes you 356 metres above ground. From safety harnesses to Superman poses, discover what it's really like to face your fear of heights on Canada's most terrifying tourist attraction. The…