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Kayaks lined up by the Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga.

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to the Cook Islands?

Covid put paid to Air New Zealand’s direct weekly Los Angeles to Rarotonga flight. What’s the best route to the Cook Islands from the Northern Hemisphere now? The direct flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga I am fortunate enough to have been to the Cook…

Plan your visit to Mary Todd Lincoln House: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Mary Todd Lincoln House? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Mary Todd Lincoln House Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky was built between 1803 and 1806 and originally served…

Marsupial action at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Victoria.

Guide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Victoria

Why is Ballarat Wildlife Park the ultimate place for animal encounters? Get up close with free-roaming kangaroos and koalas, and see Crunch, one of Australia’s biggest crocodiles. What is Ballarat Wildlife Park? Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo located in Ballarat East, Victoria,…

The Atomium, Brussels: What first time visitors should expect

The Atomium is Brussels’ iconic, 102-metre-tall relic of Expo 58. Learn what to expect inside its spheres, from the panoramic view to the exhibitions. What is the Atomium? The Atomium is Brussels' answer to the Eiffel Tower — a landmark that was meant to be…

The Tiffany glass dome inside the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall.

Preston Bradley Hall: The Tiffany Dome at Chicago’s most underrated attraction

Visit Preston Bradley Hall inside the Chicago Cultural Center to see the world's largest Tiffany Glass Dome and the surrounding, intricate glass and mother-of-pearl mosaics. Chicago brims with top quality attractions. The public art in Millennium Park has become legendary, the Art Institute of Chicago…

Five reasons to route your flights via Dallas

Route your flight via Dallas to visit the JFK assassination site at Dealey Plaza, explore Southfork Ranch, and experience the cowboy culture at Billy Bob’s and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The worst big US city? Of the big US cities I’ve visited, Dallas is my…

Six reasons to visit Easter Island

Visit Easter Island for its extreme isolation, the mysterious moai statues, striking volcano craters, and the Anakena and Ovahe beaches. Isolation If you like the whole middle of nowhere thing, then Easter Island should be your dream destination. It’s the most isolated inhabited island in…

The tidal surge barrier and The Deep on the River Hull as it enters the Humber estuary.

A first-time visitor’s guide to Hull, England

Explore Hull, England: discover the city's unique maritime and artistic heritage, visit The Deep aquarium, and explore Wilberforce House history. What’s Hull all about? When Hull was named as the UK Capital of Culture 2017, a few eyebrows were raised. It’s one of those cities…

Golden Roof, Innsbruck: Practical guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

Plan your visit to the Golden Roof Innsbruck: get practical tips on location, museum hours, admission prices, and the Emperor Maximilian I history. The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) is the most famous landmark in Innsbruck, Austria. This shining oriel window in the heart of the…

Plan your visit to Miller Park Zoo: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Illinois offers a wide range of animal habitats, indoor and outdoor, and is well suited for a relaxed but engaging family outing. Below are all the practical details first-time visitors need to know: how to book, verified opening hours,…