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Gainsborough Old Hall: Practical guide to Lincolnshire’s preserved medieval manor

Gainsborough Old Hall, located in the Lincolnshire market town of Gainsborough, stands as one of the largest and most complete medieval manor houses still extant in England. Dating primarily from the 15th century, the house escaped the destruction that affected many similar properties and offers…

The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Plan your visit to National Corvette Museum: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the National Corvette Museum The story of the National Corvette Museum begins in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where a community of enthusiasts resolved to…

Plan your visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Whitney Museum of American Art The Whitney Museum was founded in 1930 by Gertrude…

Brussels travel guide: Is this Europe’s most underrated capital?

Brussels offers the perfect alternative to Europe's busiest capitals. From world-class beer and chocolate to comic book culture and art nouveau architecture, Belgium's cosy capital delivers authentic European charm without the overwhelming crowds. The refreshing alternative to Europe's tourist capitals The Belgian capital's strength is…

Planning your visit to Melk Abbey: practical guidance for first-time visitors

Discover how to get to Melk Abbey, what to expect from opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and quiet times—plus tips for combining nearby attractions—without any fluff. How to get to Melk Abbey and where to park Melk Abbey sits atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the…

Inside Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria.

Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Wattens: Practical visitor guide with hours & prices

What is Swarovski Crystal Worlds? Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Swarovski Kristallwelten) is a rather extraordinary attraction in Wattens, 20 kilometres east of Innsbruck. Created by multimedia artist André Heller in 1995 to celebrate Swarovski's 100th anniversary, it's part art museum, part fantasy realm, part family attraction…

Qatar’s slavery museum: Uncomfortable history at Bin Jelmood House

Qatar's slavery museum at Bin Jelmood House in Doha, part of the Msheireb Museums, confronts the uncomfortable history of slavery. It also addresses modern human trafficking, while glossing over Qatar's role. Uncomfortable artefacts tell ancient stories The artefacts inside Qatar's slavery museum make for an…

Schloss Ambras, Innsbruck: Practical guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

What is Schloss Ambras? Perched in the hills above Innsbruck at 632 metres elevation, Schloss Ambras is a Renaissance castle with a rather romantic backstory. Archduke Ferdinand II built it in the 1560s as a love gift for his wife Philippine Welser — an Augsburg…

The Tintin trail in Brussels: Following Belgium’s beloved comic strip hero

Brussels can be discovered through the eyes of Tintin, Belgium's most famous comic book character. From street murals to the dedicated Hergé Museum, Brussels’ attractions show how the adventures of the intrepid reporter shaped Belgian culture and continue to captivate readers worldwide. Belgium's unique comic…

ACMI is in Melbourne's Federation Square.

ACMI, Melbourne: Visitor tips, plus hours, prices & accessibility

ACMI (formerly the Australian Centre for the Moving Image) is Australia's national museum of screen culture in Federation Square, Melbourne. Established in 2002, it explores film, television, videogames, digital culture and art through exhibitions, screenings, and interactive experiences. Following a $40 million redevelopment, ACMI reopened…