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The Petersen Automative Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Petersen Automotive Museum, LA: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum? This guide, updated in January 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Petersen Automotive Museum The Petersen Automotive Museum is at 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California.…

Vintage vending machines at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta.

The World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta: Museum review

The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta can feel like a big advert at times. But there’s some fascinating history and a big tasting session packed in. World of Coca-Cola review, summarised The museum covers the history of Coca-Cola. The presentation feels like a big advert…

Seahorses are one of the highlights of the Ria Formosa estuary on the Portuguese Algarve.

Where can I go snorkelling with seahorses on the Algarve?

The Ria Formosa estuary near Faro on the Algarve is one the best places to see seahorses in Portugal. Snorkelling tours are the best way to see them. The Ria Formosa estuary The Ria Formosa estuary is one of the natural wonders of the Algarve.…

Essen city guide for first time visitors

Visiting Essen for the first time? Explore UNESCO sites and industrial history with my comprehensive Essen city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Essen unique? For a lot of people, Essen is the largest German city they’ve never heard of. That’s partly because it’s not…

Blackpool Zoo, Lancashire: Visitor guide [with prices & opening hours]

Your practical guide to Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire with exact prices, opening hours and tips for a memorable wildlife visit. This guide was updated in March 2026 to confirm ticket prices and opening hours. Why visit Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire? Blackpool Zoo is a 32-acre…

Dortmund city guide for first time visitors

Planning your first trip to Dortmund? Discover the best things to do, see, and eat with my comprehensive Dortmund city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Dortmund unique? In the Ruhrgebeit, Dortmund is one of those cities – like Porto or Liverpool – that gets…

The Mount John Observatory on New Zealand's South Island.

Behind the scenes at the Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo

Stargazing tours head behind the scenes at Mount John Observatory in Lake Tekapo, with insights from staff on astronomy research, and what the public doesn’t usually see. Visiting the Mount John Observatory, summarised Lake Tekapo is in New Zealand’s largest dark sky reserve. Stargazing tours…

Climbing volcanoes in Guatemala – Pacaya and Chicabal

Plan your ascent with this guide to climbing volcanoes in Guatemala. Examine the terrain of Pacaya and the crater lake at Chicabal. Booking a Guatemala volcano tour Head here for a guided climb of Volcan Pacaya and here for a trekking tour to Chicabal’s lake.…

The Richard Rodgers Theatre is the home of Hamilton in New York City.

Beyond the musical on an Alexander Hamilton walking tour of Manhattan

An Alexander Hamilton-themed walking tour of Manhattan’s Financial District offers more insight into Hamilton’s life than Lin Manuel-Miranda’s Broadway musical. Key Alexander Hamilton sites in New York City The Trinity Church graveyard. The Museum of American Finance in the Bank of New York building. Federal…

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…