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The Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide, South Australia.

Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Planning to visit the Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide? This 2026 visitor guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, and tips. Standing on Adelaide's North Terrace looking at the Art Gallery of South Australia's classical facade, you can't miss Lindy Lee's 6-metre perforated sculpture…

Plan your visit to the Susannah Place Museum: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Susannah Place Museum in Sydney’s historic The Rocks district offers a rare window into working-class life from the mid-19th to the late 20th century. This guide (updated in January 2026) provides first-time visitors with author-verified details on opening hours, ticket prices, parking and practical…

The National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London.

National Maritime Museum, Greenwich: Learning the naval roots of common phrases

Discovering the naval roots behind phrases like loose cannon and the bitter end and explore real Greenwich stories that bring every idiom to life. Pushing the boat out at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich One of the unexpected delights of the National Maritime Museum…

Me, posing on a quad bike before things got scary.

Terror on a quad bike in Cappadocia

Quad biking in Cappadocia turned terrifying as I tried to keep up with a reckless young guide on a muddy, dangerous off-road tour. The view from the top of the hill It’s the hill that marks my passing from youth into middle age. Emre ploughs…

Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, Chicago.

Top Attractions in Millennium Park: Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain & Pritzker Pavilion

Millennium Park in Chicago features iconic artworks like Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Pritzker Pavilion, showcasing stunning public art.

The Museum of Art Fakes in Vienna, Austria.

Vienna’s Museum of Art Fakes | The stories of the great art forgers

Vienna’s Museum of Art Fakes is one of the city’s most unusual museums, offering a fascinating insight into history’s greatest art forgeries and forgers. This review was expanded and updated in January 2026. Edgar Mrugalla – master forger The Rembrandt (or should that be Rembr-aren’t?)…

The view on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Mt Doom, Emerald Lakes & the Red Crater on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

On the North Island, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is New Zealand’s best day walk – and you might recognise the volcanoes from Lord of the Rings. Walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing The blackened, rough-sided rocks sprawled across the horizon make it pretty obvious that the…

Kayaking to the Mine Bay rock carvings on Lake Taupo

Kayak across Lake Taupo in New Zealand to see the impressive Mine Bay rock carvings of Ngātoroirangi. Find tour details and advice for this unique cultural experience. Lake Taupo kayak tour summary Strong winds made the kayak trip challenging but rewarding. Matahi Brightwell learned stone-carving…

Street Art in Valparaíso: A Historical Journey

The unexpected story behind the vibrant street art of Valparaiso, Chile. Explore the culture and history fueling this colorful urban landscape. The Piano Stairs of Cerro Concepcíon Several cities have high concentrations of street art. However, probably only in Valparaíso can you trample all over…

Braving the Singapore Flyer with food poisoning

If there’s one thing you do not want to do after being sick all night with food poisoning, it is go on a massive observation wheel. Falling ill after the open air buffet My wife took one look at me and knew she was on…