The boat ride inside World of Discoveries, Porto.

Is World of Discoveries in Porto worth the ticket price?

World of Discoveries is a strange theme park-esque museum about Portugal’s Age of Discoveries. Children should enjoy it – but couples may get the most out of it. Updated in November 2026: This review was checked to ensure pricing information is correct. What is World…
The Jindalba Boardwalk in Daintree National Park, Queensland.

Jindalba Boardwalk: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Jindalba Boardwalk in Daintree National Park, Queensland, offers a striking rainforest experience within one of the world’s oldest tropical environments. This guide covers all you need to know as a first-time visitor: opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and helpful planning tips for your walk…
The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, California.

Inside Hearst Castle, California: The most expensive home ever built

Discover Hearst Castle, California: William Randolph Hearst's extravagant mountaintop retreat featuring Mediterranean architecture and priceless art. Hearst Castle, in summary Hearst Castle is arguably the world’s most extravagant private home, overlooking California’s coast. It was the pet project of William Randolph Hearst, a publishing tycoon…
The Jeronimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon.

Belém, Portugal: A first-time visitor’s guide

Lisbon’s riverside neighbourhood, Belém, brings unique historic buildings and top class modern art. This guide covers Belém's attractions, art museums, shopping, football stadium and custard tarts. What makes Belém unique? In a gorgeously sunny spot by the riverside, Belém is where Lisbon’s historic side shines…
Route 66 sign in West Hollywood, California.

West Hollywood – the gay capital of Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, the small independent city of West Hollywood has an unusual back story and a penchant for partying under the rainbow flag. Santa Monica Boulevard On Santa Monica Boulevard, a sign says: “Car wash to the stars”. It is underneath a billboard advertising,…
Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England.

How much does it cost to park at Stonehenge?

Parking at Stonehenge costs £3, unless you’re a member of English Heritage. But you’ll still need to walk or take a shuttle bus to the standing stones. This guide was updated in March 2026 to include current Stonehenge admission fees. Other guides may be outdated.…
The art deco National Tobacco Company building in Napier, New Zealand.

Napier: New Zealand’s art deco secret

David Whitley discovers how a devastating earthquake led to Napier becoming one of the most architecturally stunning cities on earth. Exploring Napier’s architectural story At eye-level, Emerson Street looks like your average small city high street. A few cafés, a mix of chain stores and…