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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…

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse near Augusta, Western Australia.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Augusta: Tour details, access and visitor tips

First time visiting Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta, Western Australia? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse stands at the southwestern tip of mainland Australia, where the Southern…

Five things I learned this week – 23 June 2025

Airport hotels, chocolate brownies, the Ark of the Covenant, the White Stripes and an annoyingly long fact check on the flag of Belize feature in this week’s slightly interesting discoveries. Hilton’s claim to the first airport hotel is complete nonsense The Hilton chain has long…

Cesky Krumlov, Czechia: A travel guide for first time visitors.

Cesky Krumlov is one of Europe’s most beautiful towns. Expect painted buildings, river rafting and enormous pork knuckles. What is Cesky Krumlov about? This little town in southern Bohemia is deservedly inscribed on the UN World Heritage list. However, it has gone from being one…

Brno, Czechia: A travel guide for first time visitors

Czechia’s second city does things differently – and specialises in unusual attractions. What is Brno all about? Beyond the big capitals, worthwhile destinations tend to fall into one of two categories. They either have not much to do but are great to hang out in…

Prague to Cesky Krumlov train: Is it direct and how long does it take?

The one direct train a day from Prague to Cesky Krumlov isn’t ideal for a day trip. But there are other options… Europe’s most beautiful town? Cesky Krumlov in Czechia has a strong claim to being Europe’s most beautiful town. This southern Bohemian town is…