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Visiting Bryggens Museum, Bergen: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Bryggens Museum is an archaeological museum in Bergen, Norway, built over the remains of the city's oldest buildings, beside the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in…

Visiting St Mary’s Church, Bergen: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

St Mary's Church, also known as Mariakirken, is a medieval stone church in Bergen, Norway, and the oldest surviving building in the city. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in July 2026.…

Blowhole Point Ocean Pool in Kiama, New South Wales.

Kiama’s Blowhole Point Ocean Pool: one of Australia’s most spectacular places to swim

The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool in Kiama, NSW is free to enter, open around the clock, and offers one of the most visually dramatic swimming spots in Australia. Here's what to expect. The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool is one of the most delightful places to…

The Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.

Chicago to Philadelphia road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

The best road trip stops on the Chicago to Philadelphia drive are South Bend, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The distance from Chicago to Philadelphia by car is 759 miles, with an 11 hour driving time. Planning the best things to do on a Chicago to Philadelphia…

Visiting Panola Mountain State Park, Georgia: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Panola Mountain State Park is a 1,815-acre state park in Stockbridge, Georgia, about 18 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in July 2026. Two details are often…

Visiting Red Top Mountain State Park, Georgia: Practical guide with hours, prices & tips

Red Top Mountain State Park is a 1,776-acre state park on Lake Allatoona, near Acworth, Georgia, about 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in July 2026.…

Casa de Pilatos, Seville: practical guide for first-time visitors

Casa de Pilatos is Seville's largest and most sumptuous private palace, a rare blend of Mudejar and Renaissance styles a ten-minute walk from Seville Cathedral. This guide was update in July 2026. Previously, the free Monday visit was a simple walk-up, which led to long…

Visiting Casa de Salinas, Seville: practical guide for first-time visitors

Casa de Salinas is a privately owned 16th-century palace-house just steps from Seville Cathedral. This guide was updated in July 2026. Many general guides list it with standard all-day hours, but from 15 June to 30 September, it's only open from 10am to 2pm, far…

Visiting Cocodrilo Park, Gran Canaria: practical guide for first-time visitors

Cocodrilo Park is Gran Canaria's only animal rescue centre, home to Guancho, the largest crocodile in Europe, in the town of Agüimes. This guide was updated in July 2026. You can book through Viator to secure your visit in advance. Quick facts: Cocodrilo Park AddressCtra…

Visiting Aqualand Maspalomas, Gran Canaria: practical guide for first-time visitors

Aqualand Maspalomas is Gran Canaria's largest water park, set on a hillside above Maspalomas with more than 30 slides and attractions. This guide was updated in July 2026. Some articles still quote adult entry from around €33, but the current non-resident adult price is €41…