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The dining room inside the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.

Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh: My experience on the Queen’s yacht

The striking thing about the room fit for a queen is that, well, it doesn’t seem fit for a queen. The embroidered silk panel above the bed is the only nod to royal decadence. Otherwise, everything seems rather austere – a few sentimental personal possessions…

The MCG is Australia's largest sports stadium.

I walked to the MCG, then took a tour of Australia’s largest stadium

A review of what I found interesting on the tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground - plus the practical details on how to book it yourself when visiting Melbourne. This review was updated in October 2026 to reflect recent tour price increases. Yarra River walk…

Exploring Bletchley Park’s code-breaking history | With prices, hours & how to plan your trip

Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes offers a fascinating glimpse into WWII code-breaking, early computing and cryptography. This review of my visit also includes essential visitor details on opening hours, admission, parking and accessibility. You can buy tickets here. This guide was updated in September 2026…

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra: Ticket prices, hours & 2026 visitor guide

The building hits you first. This massive Brutalist structure rises from Lake Burley Griffin's shore, all sharp angles and exposed concrete. Inside, over 155,000 works including the world's largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The permanent collection is free, and always has…

Old Government House in Brisbane, Queensland.

Old Government House, Brisbane: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

This Old Government House guide covers entry fees, opening hours, tours, transport, what to see inside and visitor tips. It was updated in October 2026. Walking up from Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens, I expected something grander. Old Government House is surprisingly modest for what was…

Port Lincoln adventures: Shark-diving, Fresh Fish Place & Coffin Bay oysters

At Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, tour options include shark cave diving, visiting the Coffin Bay oyster farms and seeing behind the scenes in the hugely lucrative seafood business. The journey towards the Neptune Islands The fish that most have come to see…

Millaa Millaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland.

Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland: Entry fees, swimming safety & visitor guide

A guide to Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland. Find essential information on swimming safety, current ticket prices, and visitor tips for the famous falls. The moment I saw Millaa Millaa Falls through the trees, I understood why it's one of Australia's most photographed waterfalls. An 18-metre…

Australian sea lion pups at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A complete visitor guide to Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. Find current ticket prices, opening hours, and information for seeing the sea lions. Standing on the boardwalk above Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, I watched a sea lion pup waddle up from the…

International Maritime Museum Hamburg: Ticket prices, opening hours & top tips

A guide to the International Maritime Museum Hamburg. Find ticket prices, opening hours, and visitor tips for this comprehensive collection. The building announces itself before you even see the exhibits. Kaispeicher B, a red-brick warehouse from 1878, dominates this corner of Hamburg's HafenCity with its…

St Michael's Church in Hamburg, Germany.

St Michael’s Church, Hamburg: Ticket prices guide, opening hours & crypt access

Explore St Michael's Church, Hamburg (The Michel). Find essential details: ticket prices (€10 combined), opening hours, and guide to the tower view and crypt. The first time I spotted St Michael's from across the harbour, I thought someone had stuck a massive copper pineapple on…