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Azulejo tile art at Oriente station in Lisbon, Portugal.

Lisbon’s azulejos: Portugal’s tile art on the metro and beyond

Lisbon’s metro stations, museums and public spaces have transformed azulejos into a celebration of Portugal’s artistic heritage and modern creativity. First impressions at Oriente station A whim takes over on the train from the airport. Oriente station looks so bright, and downright fascinating, that it’s…

Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, Florida is a protected coastal area consisting of 1,600 acres of beaches, tidal marshes, and ancient dunes. My 2026 guide contains the primary practical information needed for a first visit, including updated opening hours, ticket prices, arrival instructions, accessibility,…

Thoroughbreds are what Kentucky does best.

Thoroughbred horse farm tours from Lexington, Kentucky: A complete guide

Go behind the white fences of Lexington, Kentucky. See Thoroughbred champions, foaling barns, and Keeneland Race Course on a horse farm tour. Standing in the paddocks of Kentucky's legendary Thoroughbred farms, watching million-pound racehorses graze on ludicrously green bluegrass pastures, offers a glimpse into the…

The world’s 10 best stopover cities

If you can’t bear the thought of a marathon long-haul plane journey, breaking the trip into two sections with a stopover might just be the way forward. Pick the right airline, and you can get a city break tagged on to the main trip –…

Hand-feeding wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong, NSW.

Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: Visitor guide with prices & times

The Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh, New South Wales is a family-owned zoo that provides close encounters with a range of native and exotic animals. This 2026 guide provides the necessary practical logistics for first-time attendees, covering the most recent opening hours, ticket prices, route…

Coogee Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Guide to Coogee Beach, Perth: Snorkelling trail, safety & wildlife

Explore the Omeo Shipwreck and snorkelling trail at Coogee Beach, Perth, with my guide to local wildlife, water safety, and visitor tips. Coogee Beach overview? Coogee Beach is a sweeping stretch of white sand and turquoise water located in the coastal suburb of Coogee, approximately…

The Cap San Diego museum ship on Hamburg Harbour, Germany.

Cap San Diego, Hamburg: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Planning to see Cap San Diego in Hamburg? Our 2026 guide covers ticket prices, hours, and visitor tips for this historic museum ship. Walking along Hamburg's harbour front, I spotted the white ship with "Cap San Diego" painted on her hull. This general cargo vessel,…

Hofkirche, Innsbruck: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

What is the Hofkirche in Innsbruck? The Hofkirche (Court Church) is a Gothic church built between 1553 and 1563 by Emperor Ferdinand I as a memorial to his grandfather, Emperor Maximilian I. Also called the Schwarzmander-Kirche (Church of the Black Men), it houses one of…

Angel by Deborah Halpern in Birrarung Marr, Melbourne.

Birrarung Marr, Melbourne: My practical guide to the Yarra-side park

Explore Birrarung Marr, Melbourne’s art-filled riverside park. My guide covers art, events, and the best things to do along the Yarra River. Birrarung Marr is an 8-hectare urban park on the north bank of the Yarra River between Federation Square and Melbourne Park. Opened in…

Inside the NGV International, Melbourne.

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne: Ticket prices hours & visitor guide

Visiting the National Gallery of Victoria for the first time? My practical guide to Melbourne’s NGV covers top art, ticket info, and visitor tips. The National Gallery of Victoria operates across two magnificent buildings in Melbourne's heart. Founded in 1861, it's Australia's oldest and most…