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The Maheno shipwreck on 75 Mile Beach, K'gari, Queensland.

6 reasons to visit K’gari, Queensland

K’gari – formerly known as Fraser Island – is one of the highlights of a road trip up the Queensland coast. Here are six things to look out for while booking your K’gari tour or accommodation. The rainforest at Central Station K’gari may be the…

Australia, beaches, food, K'gari, Queensland, shipwrecks, tours, walks, World War II

A crocodile sunbathing on the Daintree River, Queensland.

Exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation: Crocodile cruises, rainforest trails and reef adventures

The road north stops at the Daintree River. The only way across is via a basic cable ferry, gamely chugging back and forth until midnight. It’s the dividing line between relative happy-holidays civilisation and a Tropical North Queensland with a far greater emphasis on the…

Australia, cruises, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, wildlife

Heart Reef on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef: Best tours, islands and how to visit

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders, stretching along the Queensland coastline. This guide explains the best ways to visit, where to stay and snorkel, and how to reach key departure points for reef tours. Overview of…

Australia, Cairns, cruises, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, snorkelling

Plan your visit to Surry Hills: Where to stay, eat and explore

Surry Hills is one of Sydney’s most characterful inner suburbs, blending heritage architecture with creative energy. This Surry Hills neighbourhood guide covers the best things to see, eat and experience, plus essential visitor information. History and heritage of Surry Hills The Victorian verandas of Surry…

Australia, neighbourhoods, New South Wales, Sydney

Art nouveau architecture in Riga, Latvia.

8 reasons to visit Riga, Latvia

Top reasons to visit the capital of Latvia, Riga, include the giant Riga Central Market, the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia and Mikhail Eisenstein’s extraordinary art nouveau architecture. Town Hall Square – and the House of the Blackheads Riga’s old town is hugely agreeable…

Latvia, Riga

Aboard the TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Soft adventure in Queenstown: Tiki Trail, Skyline Luge & Lake Wakatipu cruises and ticket prices

Soft adventure in Queenstown: hike the Tiki Trail, race the Skyline Luge (NZD $89 for three rides), or cruise Lake Wakatipu on the historic TSS Earnslaw (NZD $115). Given that the plan was to enjoy Queenstown without indulging in extreme sports, the Tiki Trail isn’t…

adrenalin, cruises, New Zealand, Queenstown, South Island, walks

9 reasons to visit Nottingham

The National Justice Museum, City of Caves, Robin Hood walking tours and England’s oldest pub are among the reasons to consider Nottingham for a city break. The National Justice Museum – tales of crime and punishment The National Justice Museum is inside an old courthouse…

East Midlands, England, Nottingham, UK

10 things that Spain does better than anywhere else

Spain might well be my favourite country on earth to visit, and that’s partly because it does so many things better than elsewhere. Spain excels at tapas, suckling pig, alcázars (palaces/fortresses), flamenco shows, sherry, clubbing (Ibiza), art museums, mad festivals, pilgrimage, and Moorish architecture. These…

Spain

Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Anglesea Golf Course kangaroo tours and Great Ocean Road wildlife guide: Ticket prices and parking

The Great Ocean Road is famous for its coastal views, but it’s also one of the best routes in Australia for seeing native wildlife. From kangaroos and koalas to seals and glowworms, here’s where to find them – starting with the most surprising golf course…

Australia, Great Ocean Road, kayaking, Victoria, wildlife

St Lawrence's Church in Eyam, Derbyshire.

The Eyam Plague Village and Museum: History, stories and walking trails

Discover the chilling sacrifice of Eyam, the plague village that self-isolated in 1665. Explore the Eyam Museum and walking trails to the Riley Graves. Discovering the Eyam Plague Village and Eyam Museum At the border of the Derbyshire villages of Eyam and Stoney Middleton lies…

Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, Peak District, UK