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Is there a Fridtjof Nansen Museum in Oslo?

There’s no specialist Fridtjof Nansen Museum in Oslo, but you can learn a lot about the Arctic explorer and humanitarian at the Fram Museum and Nobel Peace Center. Fridtjof Nansen is one of the most remarkable human beings who ever lived. The Norwegian explorer, statesman…

Teatro Olimpico, Vicenza: Guide to ticket prices, parking and essential visiting info

The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza is one of Italy’s most remarkable cultural landmarks, and the oldest surviving indoor theatre in the world. Designed by Andrea Palladio in the late 16th century, it remains a fascinating glimpse into Renaissance architecture and stagecraft. This guide explains ticket…

Piet Blom's Cube Houses in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Kijk-Kubus Museum-House, Rotterdam: Ticket prices, parking and visitor info

The Kijk-Kubus Museum-House (also called the Show-Cube) in Rotterdam is part of the famed Cube Houses by Piet Blom. This guide shows first-time visitors what to expect. That includes opening hours, exact ticket prices, parking options, accessibility, best times to go and nearby sites to…

Museum of Natural History, Pretoria, guide: ticket prices, parking and visit planning

The National Museum of Natural History in Pretoria offers an immersive look at biodiversity, fossils, geology and human origins. This guide explains everything you need to know before visiting — including ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and the best nearby attractions to combine in the same…

Guide to the Kruger Museum, Pretoria: Ticket prices, parking and visiting tips

The Kruger Museum in Pretoria offers a window into the life and legacy of Paul Kruger, president of the old Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek. Here’s a practical guide for first-time visitors. It covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, how to get there, best times to visit…

Practical guide to visiting Durham Cathedral: hours, access and what not to miss

The Durham Cathedral is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture and packed with spiritual heritage. Here’s a useful guide to help first-time visitors plan a rewarding visit, including opening times, accessibility, the tower climb and museum details, plus parking and transport, best visiting times, and nearby…

Practical guide to visiting the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a blend of art, historic gardens and waterfront views along the St. Johns River. This guide helps first-time visitors plan your trip, including how to get there, opening hours, ticket pricing, accessibility, the best…

Parking & Access Guide: Cadbury World, Bournville (Birmingham)

If you're planning to visit Cadbury World in Birmingham by car, you may be wondering about the parking situation. This guide should give you all the information you need. Where is Cadbury World? Cadbury World is located at 69 Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands,…

A horse and cart head past the fairground at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, West Midlands.

Parking Guide: Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

The Black Country Living Museum in the West Midlands has been voted as England's best tourist attraction. But it's not free to park there for most visitors. This Black Country Living Museum parking guide should tell you all you need to know. Where is the…

Taiaroa Headland: The best place in the world to see albatrosses

The Royal Albatross colony at the Taiaroa Headland on New Zealand’s Otago Peninsula offers an extraordinary chance to see nesting albatrosses. The Royal Albatross colony on Taiaroa Headland It’s a long time since the old fort on the Taiaroa Headland was used for spotting enemy…