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Cairns, Australia: A travel guide for first time visitors

Tropical Queensland’s favourite holiday city has more to it than just the Great Barrier Reef. What makes Cairns unique? Put simply, Cairns is the most easily accessible gateway to one of the great natural wonders of the planet – the Great Barrier Reef. The reef…

Popeye cruise, Adelaide: Ticket prices, departure times & visitor guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Popeye river cruise in Adelaide: ticket prices, departure times, cruise duration, and what you'll see along the Torrens River. I explain the route between Elder Park and Adelaide Zoo, boarding locations, and how the Popeye…

Anatomical models in the Palazzo Poggi, Bologna.

University of Bologna for tourists: Archiginnasio Palace & Palazzo Poggi

Explore Europe's oldest university. From the Anatomy Theatre to the bizarre Palazzo Poggi museums, here is my University of Bologna tourist guide. A visit to the University of Bologna, summarised The University of Bologna is Europe’s oldest university. Highlights include the Anatomy Theatre in the…

Why Montevideo is the Brussels of South America

Why is Montevideo the Brussels of South America? Explore Uruguay’s capital through its unique wine, quirky museums, and incredible food markets. The quiet appeal of Brussels Brussels would be at the top of very few people’s must-visit lists. It has a reputation of being a…

The Sixteen Going On Seventeen gazebo from the Sound of Music at Salzburg's Hellbrun Palace.

Why the Sound of Music gazebo is at Hellbrunn Palace

The gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace – famous as the setting for Sixteen Going On Seventeen in the Sound of Music – was originally at Leopoldskron Palace. The Sound of Music gazebo, summarised The gazebo at Salzburg’s Hellbrunn Palace featured in 1965 movie the Sound of…

Tavira travel guide for first time visitors

Historic Tavira offers a dose of authenticity on the Algarve – and an absolutely stunning beach. What makes Tavira unique? At the eastern end of southern Portugal’s perma-sunny Algarve region, Tavira has none of the brashness and concrete overdose that afflicts many of the resort…

Berlin to Dortmund train: Times, prices & Flixtrain alternative

You can book the affordable Berlin to Dortmund train without Deutsche Bahn. The cheaper Flixtrain services take longer, but they’re a viable alternative on the Berlin to Dortmund route. Berlin to Dortmund trains, summarised There are several trains a day from Berlin to Dortmund. Deutsche…

The Principality Stadium and River Taff in Cardiff.

A Cardiff city guide for first time visitors

Planning a trip to Cardiff? From historic castles to Cardiff Bay, find the best things to do in my Cardiff city guide for first-time visitors. What makes Cardiff unique? Once home to a Roman fort, but only becoming a city in 1905, Cardiff’s lack of…

The Petersen Automative Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Petersen Automotive Museum, LA: Ticket prices, hours, parking & guide

First time visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum? This guide, updated in October 2026 to reflect recent entry fee changes, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Petersen Automotive Museum The Petersen Automotive Museum is at…

Five underrated aspects of travelling in Australia

Yeah, Australia’s got the beaches, the reef, the Outback and the wine regions. But there’s plenty that people don’t tend to expect. The light Australia has the reputation of being sunny, but it’s not just the warmth that counts – it’s the brightness. The vividness…