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View of the obelisk on top of One Tree Hill, Auckland.

One Tree Hill, Auckland: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Planning a trip to One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)? Discover the best views in Auckland with my guide to ticket prices, hours, and summit tips. The first time I climbed One Tree Hill in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of the Coast to Coast Walk, I…

Five excellent reasons to visit Cambridge

Great reasons to visit Cambridge include the Polar Museum, evensong at King’s College and punting on the River Cam. Why visit Cambridge? There’s an element of truth in Cambridge’s reputation as a nerdy place of purist academia, with a rarefied air of knowledge and study.…

The Imperial Palace (Hofburg) in Vienna, home of the Imperial Apartments.

Sisi Museum, Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visit the Sisi Museum in Vienna. Review 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and insights into the life of Empress Elisabeth. The first thing I saw when I entered the Sisi Museum in Vienna wasn't a ball gown or a portrait — it was Elisabeth's death…

Mozarthaus Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your visit to Mozarthaus Vienna. My 2026 visitor guide details ticket prices, hours, and the history of Mozart's former residence. The first time I stood in Mozart's actual Vienna apartment, staring out the window at what he would have seen, something shifted. This isn't…

The Virtual Conductor exhibit at the House of Music in Vienna.

House of Music, Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore the House of Music Vienna. Get 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and practical tips for this interactive sound museum. The first time I stepped onto the musical stairs at the entrance to the House of Music in Vienna, each step lit up and played…

Museum of Natural History, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visit the Museum of Natural History in Oxford. This guide provides opening hours, ticket prices, and visitor information for 2026. This guide was checked and updated in February 2026. The first time I stepped into the central court in Oxford's Museum of Natural History, I…

Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford. My 2026 guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and notable collection details. This guide was checked and updated in February 2026. Some older guides still state that the shrunken heads are on display, and they're no longer correct.…

The Torre dei Lamberti in Verona, Italy.

Torre dei Lamberti, Verona: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

View the city from the Torre dei Lamberti in Verona. This 2026 guide covers ticket prices, hours, and history of the medieval tower. The first time I reached the top of the Torre dei Lamberti, slightly out of breath despite taking the lift, I realised…

The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, South Africa.

Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Town: Toll prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Drive Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town. Our 2026 guide includes toll prices, operating hours, and historical context for the route. The first time I drove Chapman's Peak, I understood immediately why car manufacturers choose this road for television commercials. The 9-kilometre route clings to…

Old Elbe Tunnel, Hamburg: 2026 visitor guide (with opening hours)

Explore the Old Elbe Tunnel in Hamburg. This 2026 guide details opening hours, vehicle access, and the history of this river crossing. Standing beneath the distinctive green copper dome at Landungsbrücken in Hamburg, I looked down the shaft at the enormous lift cages. The Old…