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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…

Hofkirche, Innsbruck: Practical guide with hours, prices & visitor tips

What is the Hofkirche in Innsbruck? The Hofkirche (Court Church) is a Gothic church built between 1553 and 1563 by Emperor Ferdinand I as a memorial to his grandfather, Emperor Maximilian I. Also called the Schwarzmander-Kirche (Church of the Black Men), it houses one of…

Angel by Deborah Halpern in Birrarung Marr, Melbourne.

Birrarung Marr, Melbourne: My practical guide to the Yarra-side park

Birrarung Marr is an 8-hectare urban park on the north bank of the Yarra River between Federation Square and Melbourne Park. Opened in 2002, it was Melbourne's first significant new inner-city park in over a century. The name comes from the Woiwurrung language of the…

Inside the NGV International, Melbourne.

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne: A practical guide for first time visitors

The National Gallery of Victoria operates across two magnificent buildings in Melbourne's heart. Founded in 1861, it's Australia's oldest and most visited art museum, holding over 76,000 works — the largest collection of any Australian gallery. Both sites offer free entry to permanent collections, making…

Kirkgate inside York Castle Museum, York.

York Castle Museum guide: Visitor tips, hours, prices & accessibility

York Castle Museum brings 400 years of social history to life through immersive exhibits housed in Georgian prison buildings. The museum's centrepiece is Kirkgate, a meticulously recreated Victorian street where you can step into authentic period shops and meet costumed characters. From prison cells to…

Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath, London.

Kenwood House: Practical guide to London’s free historic art gallery

Kenwood House, managed by English Heritage, is one of London's most underrated cultural highlights. This elegant 18th-century villa, set on the northern edge of Hampstead Heath, is celebrated for its glorious architecture by Robert Adam and its world-class collection of Old Master paintings, known as…

Sea lions at Pier 39 in San Francisco, California.

Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco: enjoying the ultimate tourist experience

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, California, is touristy as hell, but the sea lions, boat cruises and classic sourdough clam chowder make it thoroughly enjoyable. The appeal of touristy spots in San Francisco ‘Touristy’ places are often very unfairly maligned. After all, there’s usually a…

The view from Alcatraz Island, San Francisco.

Why the audioguide makes a trip to Alcatraz Island special

Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay is one of the world’s most famous prisons. Discover the history, stories, and modern-day attractions on a visit to the island - but make sure you use the brilliant audioguide. Watching films about Alcatraz Island I haven’t seen The…

Summit One Vanderbilt in New York City, New York.

How to get cheaper ticket prices for Summit One Vanderbilt, NYC

Ticket prices for Summit One Vanderbilt are cheaper if you book via a third party rather than on the official site. This is why. Reduced entrance fee for Summit One Vanderbilt Summit One Vanderbilt is one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. From 336…

Why American radio is the secret highlight of a US road trip

American radio stations provide endless entertainment on a road trip in the USA. From soft rock and country music to Spanish tunes and Christian broadcasts, the radio becomes an experience as memorable as the scenery. Radio as the soundtrack to a US road trip For…