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Icebergs on the Jökulsárlón lagoon, Iceland.

Seeing icebergs up close in a RIB on Iceland’s Jökulsárlón

Taking a rigid inflatable boat cruise on Iceland’s Jökulsárlón allows you to get up close to icebergs and the glacier wall. Flotation suits on Jökulsárlón Nobody is ever going to look dignified in a flotation suit. But better to look undignified than to fall into…

Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Discover maritime history at the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Check 2026 ticket prices, hours, and tips for a family-friendly adventure. When I first walked past this building on Whitehead Street, Key West, what struck me was how deliberately theatrical it looked. The facade of…

Five reasons to add Macau to your Hong Kong trip

Macau is now an easy transfer or day tour from Hong Kong. Here’s why it’s worth visiting. Getting to Macau from Hong Kong The construction of a bridge-tunnel system has made Macau much easier to reach from Hong Kong. It now takes around 45 minutes…

Queen Street West sign in Toronto, Canada.

Neighbourhood guide to West Queen West, Toronto

Explore Toronto's coolest district with my West Queen West neighborhood guide. Discover the best street art, boutique shopping, and trendy cafes What’s West Queen West all about? The man behind the counter at the organic market inadvertently manages to encapsulate the West Queen West Area.…

Kayaks lined up by the Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga.

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to the Cook Islands?

Covid put paid to Air New Zealand’s direct weekly Los Angeles to Rarotonga flight. What’s the best route to the Cook Islands from the Northern Hemisphere now? The direct flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga I am fortunate enough to have been to the Cook…

Plan your visit to Mary Todd Lincoln House: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting Mary Todd Lincoln House? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Mary Todd Lincoln House Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky was built between 1803 and 1806 and originally served…

Marsupial action at Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat, Victoria.

Guide to Ballarat Wildlife Park, Victoria

Why is Ballarat Wildlife Park the ultimate place for animal encounters? Get up close with free-roaming kangaroos and koalas, and see Crunch, one of Australia’s biggest crocodiles. What is Ballarat Wildlife Park? Ballarat Wildlife Park is a privately owned zoo located in Ballarat East, Victoria,…

The Atomium, Brussels: What first time visitors should expect

The Atomium is Brussels’ iconic, 102-metre-tall relic of Expo 58. Learn what to expect inside its spheres, from the panoramic view to the exhibitions. This guide was updated in January 2026. What is the Atomium? The Atomium is Brussels' answer to the Eiffel Tower —…

The Tiffany glass dome inside the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall.

Preston Bradley Hall: The Tiffany Dome at Chicago’s most underrated attraction

Visit Preston Bradley Hall inside the Chicago Cultural Center to see the world's largest Tiffany Glass Dome and the surrounding, intricate glass and mother-of-pearl mosaics. Chicago brims with top quality attractions. The public art in Millennium Park (including Cloud Gate) has become legendary, the Art…

Five reasons to route your flights via Dallas

Route your flight via Dallas to visit the JFK assassination site at Dealey Plaza, explore Southfork Ranch, and experience the cowboy culture at Billy Bob’s and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The worst big US city? Of the big US cities I’ve visited, Dallas is my…