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The Hippopotamus House at Berlin Zoo, Germany.

Berlin Zoo, Berlin: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visit Germany's oldest zoo, and get the best experience possible. My 2026 Berlin Zoo guide includes ticket prices, opening hours, and must-see animals for a great family day out. When I first walked through the famous Elephant Gate at Berlin Zoo, what caught me off…

Tiergarten, Berlin: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore Berlin’s massive central park. My 2026 Tiergarten visitor guide covers top landmarks, opening hours, and tips for the perfect stroll. When I first walked into Berlin's Tiergarten from the Brandenburg Gate, I was struck by how quickly the city noise disappeared. Within three minutes…

The space shuttle Discovery at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Virginia: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles Airport in Virginia is the massive annex of the National Air and Space Museum. This guide covers how to visit in 2026, including parking costs and entry details. When I first walked into the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy…

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore's Chinatown.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Discover the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore with this visitor guide covering 2026 hours, dress codes, and why it's free to enter. When I first visited the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore, the air conditioning hit me before the gold did. It feels…

View of the obelisk on top of One Tree Hill, Auckland.

One Tree Hill, Auckland: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Planning a trip to One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)? Discover the best views in Auckland with my guide to ticket prices, hours, and summit tips. The first time I climbed One Tree Hill in Auckland, New Zealand, as part of the Coast to Coast Walk, I…

Five excellent reasons to visit Cambridge

Great reasons to visit Cambridge include the Polar Museum, evensong at King’s College and punting on the River Cam. Why visit Cambridge? There’s an element of truth in Cambridge’s reputation as a nerdy place of purist academia, with a rarefied air of knowledge and study.…

The Imperial Palace (Hofburg) in Vienna, home of the Imperial Apartments.

Sisi Museum, Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visit the Sisi Museum in Vienna. Review 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and insights into the life of Empress Elisabeth. The first thing I saw when I entered the Sisi Museum in Vienna wasn't a ball gown or a portrait — it was Elisabeth's death…

Mozarthaus Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your visit to Mozarthaus Vienna. My 2026 visitor guide details ticket prices, hours, and the history of Mozart's former residence. The first time I stood in Mozart's actual Vienna apartment, staring out the window at what he would have seen, something shifted. This isn't…

The Virtual Conductor exhibit at the House of Music in Vienna.

House of Music, Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore the House of Music Vienna. Get 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and practical tips for this interactive sound museum. The first time I stepped onto the musical stairs at the entrance to the House of Music in Vienna, each step lit up and played…

Museum of Natural History, Oxford: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Visit the Museum of Natural History in Oxford. This guide provides opening hours, ticket prices, and visitor information for 2026. The first time I stepped into the central court in Oxford's Museum of Natural History, I stopped beneath the glass roof and simply stared upwards.…