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National Garden of Athens: A practical guide for first-time visitors

Practical advice for visiting the National Garden of Athens: opening hours, access, facilities, and nearby attractions History and overview The National Garden of Athens, originally known as the Royal Garden, was established in 1838 by Queen Amalia, the wife of King Otto of Greece. Spanning…

The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece.

Panathenaic Stadium, Athens: what first-time visitors need to know

Practical advice for visiting the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens: how to get there, opening times, ticket prices, accessibility and nearby sights History and overview The Panathenaic Stadium, sometimes called Kallimarmaro, occupies a central spot in Athens and is the marble stadium that hosted the first…

Old Sarum, Wiltshire: what first-time visitors need to know

How to plan your visit to Old Sarum in Wiltshire: hours, access, tickets and nearby sights History and overview Old Sarum sits on a hill about two miles north of modern Salisbury. Its origins go back to a massive Iron Age hillfort built around 400…

Experiencing different pizza styles in Chicago’s West Loop

Taste Chicago’s best pizza styles on a West Loop guided tour, exploring top pizzerias while discovering the neighbourhood’s history and culture. What makes West Loop special 20 years ago, West Loop was a thoroughly unappealing, sleeves-rolled-up industrial area, dominated by meatpacking warehouses. Many of those…

A routine dose of torturing in Haw Par Villa's Ten Courts of Hell.

How to visit Haw Par Villa in Singapore — transport, tickets and tips

Haw Par Villa is one of Singapore’s most unusual attractions, a park filled with colourful statues and gruesome dioramas of Chinese folklore. This guide focuses on how to reach it by public transport, when to go, what it costs, and how to make the most…

Newquay Zoo: a practical visitor guide to Cornwall’s biggest zoo

Set within 13 acres of lush sub-tropical gardens in the heart of Cornwall's favourite surf town, Newquay Zoo houses over 130 species including red pandas, Humboldt penguins, lynx, meerkats, and otters. What makes Newquay Zoo special isn't just the animals — it's the setting. Rather…

Visiting Kenilworth Castle — practical tips for first-time visitors

This practical guide is aimed at first-time visitors to Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan garden. Find out how to get there, current ticket prices and opening hours, parking and accessibility, the best times to visit, and nearby sites to combine into the same day. Kenilworth…

Hitler and the Third Reich walking tour in Munich: A practical guide for visitors

Munich was once called the “capital of the movement” by Hitler and the Nazi Party. Today, visitors can learn how the city became central to the rise of the Third Reich on a walking tour that traces the story through its surviving landmarks. This guide…

Why it’s worth paying to visit Malamala Beach Club from Port Denarau

When you’re staying on Viti Levu - whether in Nadi, Denarau or the Coral Coast - it’s tempting to stick to mainland beaches. But heading out to Malamala Beach Club offers something entirely different: a private-island beach experience, a resort-style infinity pool, and clear offshore…

Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace guide – ticket prices, hours, parking & booking tips

This no-nonsense travel guide for first-time visitors to Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon covers how to get there, opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, plus smart timing and nearby attractions for a fuller visit. Shakespeare’s birthplace: a brief overview Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a carefully restored 16th-century…