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Ripon Cathedral, North Yorkshire: What to expect when you visit

Why visit Ripon Cathedral in North Yorkshire? Ripon Cathedral — the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid — in Yorkshire boasts over 1,350 years of history, making it one of England's most ancient places of worship. Founded by St Wilfrid in 672 AD…

cathedrals, England, North Yorkshire, UK, Yorkshire

Guide to the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester

Why visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre? The King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester tells one of the most extraordinary archaeological detective stories ever told: how England's last king to die in battle was discovered under a city centre car park in 2012,…

East Midlands, England, Leicester, Leicestershire, museums, UK

Three games to play on road trips

Chances are, if you’re old enough to be going on a big road trip across Australia, South Africa or the United States, you’re probably a bit old for I Spy. But there will come an inevitable point on big journeys where you need to create…

driving

Polar Museum, Cambridge: Visitor guide with times, prices & parking

Why visit the Polar Museum in Cambridge? The Polar Museum, housed within the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, is the UK's only dedicated polar museum and offers an extraordinary collection documenting Arctic and Antarctic exploration. Founded in 1920 as a national…

Cambridge, East of England, England, museums, UK

Mostraumen fjord cruises from Bergen, Norway: Complete guide to Norway’s most accessible fjord experience

Gliding through water channels so narrow the boat barely fits, watching waterfalls tumble from cliff faces just metres away, and cruising beneath mountains that rise vertically from the sea creates instant understanding of why Norway's fjords captivate millions. The Mostraumen fjord cruise from Bergen delivers…

Bergen, cruises, fjords, Norway

Azulejo tile art at Oriente station in Lisbon, Portugal.

Lisbon’s azulejos: Portugal’s tile art on the metro and beyond

Lisbon’s metro stations, museums and public spaces have transformed azulejos into a celebration of Portugal’s artistic heritage and modern creativity. First impressions at Oriente station A whim takes over on the train from the airport. Oriente station looks so bright, and downright fascinating, that it’s…

art, Lisbon, Portugal

Thoroughbreds are what Kentucky does best.

Thoroughbred horse farm tours from Lexington, Kentucky: A complete guide

Go behind the white fences of Lexington, Kentucky. See Thoroughbred champions, foaling barns, and Keeneland Race Course on a horse farm tour. Standing in the paddocks of Kentucky's legendary Thoroughbred farms, watching million-pound racehorses graze on ludicrously green bluegrass pastures, offers a glimpse into the…

Kentucky, Lexington, tours, USA

The world’s 10 best stopover cities

If you can’t bear the thought of a marathon long-haul plane journey, breaking the trip into two sections with a stopover might just be the way forward. Pick the right airline, and you can get a city break tagged on to the main trip –…

Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Australia, Dubai, Florida, Georgia, Hong Kong, Iceland, Lisbon, Madrid, Miami, Perth, Portugal, Reykjavik, Singapore, Spain, stopovers, UAE, USA, Western Australia

Hand-feeding wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong, NSW.

Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: Visitor guide with prices & times

What is Symbio Wildlife Park? Symbio Wildlife Park is a privately owned, family-run zoo located in Helensburgh, approximately 45 minutes south of Sydney International Airport and just minutes from Wollongong in the Illawarra region. Established in 1975 as a native Australian wildlife park, it's spread…

Australia, Illawarra, New South Wales, wildlife, zoos

Coogee Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Guide to Coogee Beach, Perth: Snorkelling trail, safety & wildlife

Coogee Beach overview? Coogee Beach is a sweeping stretch of white sand and turquoise water located in the coastal suburb of Coogee, approximately 30 minutes south of Perth and just a few minutes south of Fremantle. With almost 4 kilometres of stunning coastline, it's been…

Australia, beaches, Perth, Western Australia