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Which Australian cities does Emirates fly to?

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide – with connections from several European cities. Flights to Australia from Europe For travellers from Europe, the three large gulf airlines are often the best and cheapest options for flying to Australia. This…

The Skylon Tower, looking out over Niagara Falls.

Skylon Tower at Niagara Falls: Complete guide with prices, restaurants and observation deck

This guide covers everything you need to visit the Skylon Tower: observation deck prices, revolving restaurant costs, opening hours, and what you can see from 236 metres above Niagara Falls in Ontario. I explain how it differs from other Niagara viewing platforms, whether the restaurants…

The Rhine running through Bonn, Germany.

Bonn city guide for first time visitors

The former capital of West Germany brings Beethoven, Haribo and a lot more charm than you may be expecting. What makes Bonn unique? There must be some kind of invisible transition line running just north of Bonn, because when you arrive in the former capital…

The Ngong Ping 360 cable car in Hong Kong.

Ngong Ping 360 cable car in Hong Kong: Complete guide to riding Asia’s longest bi-cable ropeway

Gliding 5.7 kilometres above Lantau Island in a gondola, watching the South China Sea sparkle beneath glass floors while mountains stretch to the horizon, transforms Hong Kong sightseeing from street-level chaos to serene contemplation. The Ngong Ping 360 cable car connects urban Tung Chung with…

Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary in Calga, NSW: Guide with prices, times & visitor tips

What is the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary? Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park) is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Calga on the Central Coast of New South Wales, approximately 50 to 60 minutes north of Sydney. Spread across 80 acres…

Liege city guide for first-time travellers

The largest city in Wallonia is surprisingly appealing for visitors, with a solid collection of museums and a distinctive take on meatballs. What is Liege all about? Expectation is a funny thing, and levels of it tend to be low when coming to Liege. Bruges…

Visiting Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland: First time visitor guide

What is Bamburgh Castle? Bamburgh Castle is a Grade I listed fortress perched 150 feet above the spectacular Northumberland coastline on a basalt outcrop of volcanic dolerite rock — part of the Whin Sill. It's one of the largest inhabited castles in England, spanning nine…

Wilpena Pound (Ikara), South Australia: Guide for first time visitors

What is Wilpena Pound? Wilpena Pound — known as Ikara (meaning "meeting place") in the Adnyamathanha language — is a massive natural amphitheatre of mountains located 429 kilometres north of Adelaide in the heart of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. This extraordinary geological formation covers an…

Why you should book a Coorong kayaking tour – not a cruise

The sense of adventure and gentle pace make a Coorong kayaking tour in South Australia more memorable than a cruise from Goolwa. Why book a Coorong kayaking tour – summarised The Mouth of the Murray and 90 Mile Beach are included. You can get closer…

The organ at St James' Cathedral, Innsbruck.

St. James’ Cathedral (Dom zu St. Jakob), Innsbruck: Guide with visitor tips

What is St James' Cathedral in Innsbruck? St. James' Cathedral (Dom zu St. Jakob) is an 18th-century Baroque masterpiece and the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Innsbruck. Built 1717-1724 on the site of a 12th-century Romanesque church, it was designed by architect…