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The easiest way to see the Hagar Qim temples, Malta

The easiest way to see the Hagar Qim temples in Malta is on a guided tour, although you can also take the number 74 bus from Valletta. For more things to do in Malta, step this way. Why visit Hagar Qim? The Hagar Qim complex…

Malta

Kingman to Las Vegas drive: Distance, driving time & best stops

By car, the distance from Kingman to Las Vegas is 107 miles, with a 1h30m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Kingman to Las Vegas drive are Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Clark County Museum. Kingman to Las Vegas on Route…

Arizona, driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

How to write a good quiz question

I have always enjoyed a good pub quiz, but it’s only recently that I’ve started writing quizzes myself. I’ve been compiling the Traveller quiz (subscribers only) for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age for just under a year, and set up Geograquiz, my own…

trivia

Which is the best Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil show for children?

The best Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas for children are Mystere, O and Ka. Which to pick will depend on personal tastes. Why book a Cirque du Soleil show in Las Vegas? The Cirque du Soleil shows are one of the major selling…

Las Vegas, Nevada, shows, USA

Cabins at Grand Canyon West | Accommodation review

The Cabins at Grand Canyon West offer character and superb sunset views from the balconies – but a day tour from Las Vegas will work out cheaper. Why stay at Grand Canyon West? Grand Canyon West is usually visited as a day trip from Las…

accommodation, Arizona, Grand Canyon, reviews, USA

Larnach Castle on the Otago Peninsula, New Zeealand.

The shocking story of New Zealand’s only castle

Larnach Castle on the Otago Castle near Dunedin is the only castle in New Zealand. And there’s a scandalous story behind it. To skip the story and just buy skip-the-line Larnach Castle entrance tickets, head here. There are also several Larnach Castle tours from Dunedin…

castles, New Zealand, Otago

The best time to visit the DDR Museum in Berlin

Take advantage of the DDR Museum’s extended opening hours to avoid the crowds – visit first thing in the morning or go in the evening. To skip the explanation and secure your DDR Museum tickets, head here. What is the DDR Museum? The DDR Museum…

Berlin, Germany, museums

Why Singapore Zoo is probably the best zoo in the world

To skip the story and just buy skip-the-line Singapore Zoo tickets, head here. For tickets including a transfer, head here. In many ways, aside from the notable addition of booze, I pretty much like what I’ve liked since I was a child. I like going…

Singapore, wildlife, zoos

How to play the US state numberplate game

What is the US state numberplate game? The US state numberplate game is one of the silliest staples of any good American road trip. The premise is very simple – you have to see a car numberplate from as many US states as possible. However,…

driving, USA

Patients inside the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital.

Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital: Getting there, tours & ticket prices

The delightfully strange Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is an underrated UAE attraction. The two hour tours are well worth taking. Inside the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital The doctor picks up his patient, puts a conical chamber over its head and releases the gas until it…

Abu Dhabi, birds, UAE, wildlife

Planet Whitley

Türkiye vs Turkey: When do you start using a country’s new name?

Why Rome is a brilliant city for solo travellers

Why leaf-peeping is not just for old people

Some random observations about driving in the US

Revisiting Chicago – and why the third visit to a city is often the best

The day I decided to walk to France

Montreal is Canada’s best city: Here’s why…

Muri, Rarotonga: The perfect holiday town?

Why booking a family holiday is horrible – and how to improve it

The two things Rome’s piazzas sadly lack