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The Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck, Austria.

Is the Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck worth the entry fee?

The Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck is worth the entry fee – but it’s not one of the city’s must-sees. Is the Bergisel ski jump worth the entry fee? Summarised The Bergisel entry fee is €12. The views of Innsbruck and the Alps are spectacular.…

Belmont Mansion, Nashville: Hours, ticket prices, parking & visitor tips

Belmont Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, is a historic house museum showcasing antebellum architecture, the legacy of the Acklen family and the story of many who lived and worked on the estate. Here’s a practical guide for your visit, covering how to book, verified opening hours,…

Ljubjljana, Slovenia: Travel guide for first-time visitors

Explore Slovenia's charming capital with Plečnik architecture, hilltop castle, riverside cafés, and unique museums for visitors. What’s Ljubljana all about? Few countries manage to fly under the radar quite like Slovenia. It’s a relatively pocket-sized, prosperous place full of lakes and mountains, with an outdoorsy…

Mutter Museum review: Philadelphia’s weirdest museum

My Mutter Museum review examines this unique Philadelphia medical collection. View the skeletal remains and historical pathology on display, if you dare. 5 gross things inside Philadelphia’s Mutter Museum A saponified corpse. Slices of Albert Einstein’s brain. A decaying, syphilis-riddled skull. The death cast of…

Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, as seen on an ebike tour.

Why an ebike tour is the best way to explore Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

An ebike tour of Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas offers easy adventure, covers plenty of sights and beats the heat. Why an ebike tour is the best way to explore Red Rock Canyon, summarised Transportation to Red Rock Canyon from the Strip is included…

A travel guide to Windsor for first-time visitors

Visit Windsor Castle, explore royal history, enjoy Thames boat tours, discover Eton College, and find the best places to stay with this personally-researched guide. What’s Windsor all about? Windsor, and the surrounding area, is about as British establishment as it gets. The centrepiece is Windsor…

Stalls at the Eumundi Markets, Queensland.

Eumundi Markets: Better on Wednesday or Saturday (and how to get there)

Go to the Eumundi Markets on Saturday for more stalls and bigger atmosphere. Choose Wednesday for smaller crowds and easier parking. This guide was updated in October 2026 to reflect tour price increases. Want to skip the explanation? Then book a Eumundi Markets transfer from…

The view from the Dubrovnik Cable Car in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Mount Srđ Cable Car, Dubrovnik: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your trip on the Mount Srd cable car in Dubrovnik. Review current 2026 ticket prices, summit opening hours, and regional history. Three and a half minutes. That's how long the Dubrovnik Cable Car takes to lift you 778 metres from the lower station to…

A selection of Chicago's architecture from the Chicago River.

Why you should do a Chicago architecture cruise AND walking tour

Do an architecture walking tour in Chicago to see inside the buildings and get more depth. Do an architecture cruise for the magnificent views. To skip the explanation and choose from a range of Chicago architecture tours, head this way. Getting to know Chicago’s architecture…

My Verona bus hell: Why travellers shouldn’t rely on phones

A mission to find a brewpub in the Italian city of Verona leads to getting very lost indeed. Advice, a little too late As the bleak stomp along Verona’s finest snarling dual carriageway took a more frightening turn into an unlit underpass, a message from…