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The Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island: Hours, entry fees, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry prices, how to access the site, what to expect — and nearby attractions. It was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased national park entry fees. What to expect…

Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Five places I recommend in Perth, Western Australia

I’ve visited Perth in Western Australia numerous times over the years. These five places are amongst the spots I recommend if you want to enjoy the city as much as I have. Kings Park – city views and Botanic Gardens Kings Park, long Perth’s crowning…

Walpa Gorge Trail, Kata Tjuta: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting the Walpa Gorge Trail at Kata Tjuta, Northern Territory? This guide covers opening hours, entry prices, how to access the trail, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Walpa Gorge Trail overview The Walpa Gorge Trail at Kata Tjuta takes you into…

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Philadelpha – and how Australia’s highest mountain got its name

Exploring the surprising story behind Mt Kosciuszko’s name at a tiny memorial to a Polish patriot in Philadelphia. This article was updated in October 2026. Ann Relf’s boarding house is a handsome but unshowy kind of place. It has a clean, red brick worthiness that…

Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia’s historic attractions: An intro to America’s past

Explore Philadelphia’s rich heritage from Independence Hall to Eastern State Penitentiary, where plaques, museums and stories collide in dramatic fashion. After half an hour in downtown Philadelphia, you get the impression that plaque-making has long been the city’s boom industry. Every handsome red brick building…

Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.

Fitzroy Falls, NSW: Opening hours, park fees, walks and visitor tips

First time visiting Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park, New South Wales? This guide covers opening hours, park fees, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. It was checked and updated in September 2026. History and overview of Fitzroy Falls Fitzroy Falls is a spectacular…

Castillo de San Marcos, St Augustine: Hours, prices and visitor tips

First time visiting Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine, Florida? This guide, updated in September 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Castillo de San Marcos Castillo de San Marcos is a 17th-century Spanish…

Paddlesteamers on the Murray River near Echuca, Victoria.

Port of Echuca, Victoria: Visiting the Discovery Centre and taking a paddlesteamer cruise

Chuntering along the Murray River on the PS Alexander Arbuthnot is an unquestionably idyllic way to spend an hour. Well, unless you’re the poor engineer down below, continually throwing logs into the hungry boiler. The romance of being on board a paddlesteamer probably doesn’t stretch…

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Review with prices & visitor information

Witness the world’s smallest penguin species returning home at dusk on Phillip Island, one of the most popular wildlife experiences near Melbourne. This review was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased ticket prices. Waiting for the penguins to appear In the underground bunker, we…

Statue of a miner at the Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo, Victoria.

Central Deborah Gold Mine in Bendigo: Australia’s secret underground city

Beneath Bendigo lies a labyrinth of tunnels: Australia's secret underground city. Discover the dangerous life of the gold miners at the Central Deborah Gold Mine. Exploring the Central Deborah gold mine in Bendigo Deep down below the earth’s surface, a small map on the wall…