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The Torre dei Lamberti in Verona, Italy.

Torre dei Lamberti, Verona: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

View the city from the Torre dei Lamberti in Verona. This 2026 guide covers ticket prices, hours, and history of the medieval tower. The first time I reached the top of the Torre dei Lamberti, slightly out of breath despite taking the lift, I realised…

The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, South Africa.

Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Town: Toll prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Drive Chapman’s Peak Drive in Cape Town. Our 2026 guide includes toll prices, operating hours, and historical context for the route. The first time I drove Chapman's Peak, I understood immediately why car manufacturers choose this road for television commercials. The 9-kilometre route clings to…

Old Elbe Tunnel, Hamburg: 2026 visitor guide (with opening hours)

Explore the Old Elbe Tunnel in Hamburg. This 2026 guide details opening hours, vehicle access, and the history of this river crossing. Standing beneath the distinctive green copper dome at Landungsbrücken in Hamburg, I looked down the shaft at the enormous lift cages. The Old…

Chicago Children’s Museum visitor guide with prices & hours

Visit the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier. My guide provides ticket prices, opening hours, and practical tips for families. It was updated in March 2026 to confirm the current ticket prices. When I first walked into the Chicago Children's Museum at Navy Pier, what…

The Chicago City Model Experience inside the Chicago Architecture Center.

Chicago Architecture Center: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your trip to the Chicago Architecture Center. This 2026 guide covers ticket prices, exhibit hours, and tour information. It was updated in March 2026 to reflect current prices. Standing at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, I looked up at the glass…

The dining room inside the Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh.

Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh: My experience on the Queen’s yacht

The striking thing about the room fit for a queen is that, well, it doesn’t seem fit for a queen. The embroidered silk panel above the bed is the only nod to royal decadence. Otherwise, everything seems rather austere – a few sentimental personal possessions…

The MCG is Australia's largest sports stadium.

I walked to the MCG, then took a tour of Australia’s largest stadium

A review of what I found interesting on the tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground - plus the practical details on how to book it yourself when visiting Melbourne. Yarra River walk and Birrarung Marr The walk along the Yarra River is considerably nicer than…

Exploring Bletchley Park’s code-breaking history | Plus visitor info and how to plan your trip

Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes offers a fascinating glimpse into WWII code-breaking, early computing and cryptography. This review of my visit also includes essential visitor details on opening hours, admission, parking and accessibility. You can buy tickets here. This guide was updated in February 2026,…

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra: Ticket prices, hours & 2026 visitor guide

The building hits you first. This massive Brutalist structure rises from Lake Burley Griffin's shore, all sharp angles and exposed concrete. Inside, over 155,000 works including the world's largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The permanent collection is free, and always has…

Old Government House in Brisbane, Queensland.

Old Government House, Brisbane: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Walking up from Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens, I expected something grander. Old Government House is surprisingly modest for what was once Queensland's seat of power. Two storeys of white-painted sandstone, elegant proportions, lawns rolling to the Brisbane River. Inside, the rooms are furnished as they…