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The stairs at Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island.

Admirals Arch, Kangaroo Island: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Admirals Arch on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry fees, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of Admirals Arch Admirals Arch is a striking natural stone arch on the southwest coast of…

Why the Museo Picasso in Malaga is worth visiting

The Museo Picasso in Malaga is worthwhile for its extensive biographical detail on Pablo Picasso, tracing his life, political views, and changing styles, even if it does not display his greatest masterpieces. Malaga as a destination in its own right Many visitors see the Spanish…

The Kröll strudel café in Innsbruck, Austria.

Kröll, Innsbruck: How one café will change your view of strudels

Visit Kröll in Innsbruck, Austria, a café in an 800-year-old prison offering over 20 strudel flavours, from traditional apple to chicken curry. Innsbruck’s specialist strudel café To the rest of the world, strudel is a pastry stuffed with apple and maybe sultanas. At Kröll in…

Punta Gorda to Tampa drive: Best stops, distance & time

Drive from Punta Gorda to Tampa (104 miles, 1h45m). Enjoy the gulf coast stops: Siesta Key, Sarasota (Ringling Museum), and Bradenton. Planning a Punta Gorda to Tampa road trip itinerary The Punta Gorda to Tampa drive heads up the west coast of Florida, offering plenty…

A travel guide to Linz, Austria, for first time visitors

A travel guide to Linz, Austria for first-time visitors. This guide highlights the history of the city alongside its modern art museums. What is Linz all about? If you’ve come for the Austrian stereotypes – grand Habsburg palaces, classical music and alpine cowscapes – then…

Snorkelling in Palau’s Jellyfish Lake: Nature’s weird ball-pool

The tiny Pacific nation of Palau is home to one of the world’s weirdest experiences – swimming in a lake full of harmless jellyfish. Palau’s special golden jellyfish It’s incredible how some reactions become so ingrained that they stick permanently. I’ve been told the lake…

Prague to Olomouc train times & ticket prices: A feasible day trip?

Relatively frequent – and cheap – trains make Olomouc a feasible day trip destination from Prague. But an overnight stay is recommended. The appeal of Olomouc Prague is not the only city in Czechia worth visiting, and Olomouc in the east of the country is…

What to do in Kutná Hora after seeing the Sedlec Ossuary

The Sedlec Ossuary – Czechia’s notorious bone church – is the top attraction in Kutná Hora. But there’s plenty more to see. Kutná Hora’s main attraction: The Sedlec Ossuary Kutná Hora’s most notorious attraction is hardly romantic (unless looking for romance in the darkly gothic,…

What to see and do in Olomouc, Czechia

For travellers in Czechia willing to look beyond Prague, Olomouc offers handsome buildings and excellent beer. Central Olomouc highlights Massively underrated, this central Moravian city wears its lengthy history on its sleeve. The old town is expansive and centres on Horní náměstí, the central square.…

Why Lednice is Moravia’s best detour

Why Lednice is a worthwhile Moravian detour. Explore the neo-Gothic chateau, its extensive parkland, and historical context within Czechia. Where is Lednice? Right in the south-western corner of Moravia, Lednice makes a perfect stopover for those heading to Prague from Slovakia or Austria. Both countries…