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Almeria to Granada train times & ticket prices: A realistic day trip?

It’s a slow train from Almeria to Granada. Daytrippers should consider driving or getting the bus. Granada is rightly regarded as one of the jewels of Andalucia. The Alhambra complex is magnificent – although you should book tickets well in advance if you want to…

Plan your visit to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida is a cultural landmark combining art, circus history, bayfront gardens and a grand historic mansion. This practical guide provides first-time visitors with verified details on opening hours, ticket prices, parking and planning tips. History and overview of the Ringling…

Karlovy Vary, Czechia: A travel guide for first-time visitors

Bohemia’s spa town is health-driven and defiantly old-fashioned. What is Karlovy Vary all about? Karlovy Vary (formerly known as Carlsbad) in Czechia, has been a spa town for centuries. Huddled around a valley in the west Bohemian hills, Karlovy Vary has made its fortune and…

The Anzac Memorial in Sydney, New South Wales.

Plan your visit to the Anzac Memorial in Sydney: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Anzac Memorial in Sydney stands as one of Australia’s most important monuments, commemorating the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in war. Situated in Hyde Park South, this elegant Art Deco structure is both a place of remembrance and a museum offering…

A kangaroo on the beach at Cape Hillsborough, Queensland.

8 extraordinary beaches in Australasia

From pink or black sand to wildlife on the beach and incredible surf, these are eight of the most incredible beaches in Australasia. Cape Hillsborough, Australia Hefty Queensland tides change the look every few hours, covering and uncovering a causeway leading out to an island…

Plan your visit to Lane Cove National Park: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The bushland beauty of Lane Cove National Park offers a tranquil escape within Sydney’s northern suburbs. Here’s everything you need to know before visiting, from opening hours and ticket prices to parking and nearby attractions. History and overview of Lane Cove National Park Lane Cove…

The Africa Hinterland safari truck at Liliesleaf Farm, Johannesburg.

Liliesleaf Farm – the secret hideout where South Africa’s future changed

The museum at Liliesleaf Farm in Johannesburg offers fascinating insights into the struggle against Apartheid. Liliesleaf Farm in 1963 History is full of great what-ifs, and one of the moments those great counterfactuals swing on took place at Liliesleaf Farm. Now consumed by Johannesburg’s wealthy…

Alcázar of Segovia: Hours, ticket prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Alcázar of Segovia in Spain? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. What is the Alcázar of Segovia The Alcázar of Segovia is a castle-fortress perched atop a rocky crag where…

Prague to Linz train times, ticket prices and journey length

There are four direct Prague to Linz trains per day, with ticket prices starting at €19. Linz on European rail trip Linz doesn’t tend to get as much tourist attention as other Austrian cities – notably Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck. However, this city on the…

The Giant Ned Kelly in Glenrowan, Victoria.

On the Ned Kelly trail in Victoria’s High Country

Explore the Ned Kelly trail in Victoria's High Country, visiting historical sites like the Beechworth courthouse and the infamous siege location of Glenrowan. The Stringybark Creek campground in the Wombat Ranges It is fitting that the crucial twist in the most Australian of stories took…