Travel advice, ideas & expert tips

Why you should book a Coorong kayaking tour – not a cruise

The sense of adventure and gentle pace make a Coorong kayaking tour in South Australia more memorable than a cruise from Goolwa. Why book a Coorong kayaking tour – summarised The Mouth of the Murray and 90 Mile Beach are included. You can get closer…

The organ at St James' Cathedral, Innsbruck.

St. James’ Cathedral (Dom zu St. Jakob), Innsbruck: Guide with visitor tips

St James' Cathedral in Innsbruck, Austria is an eighteenth-century Baroque cathedral containing the tomb of Archduke Maximilian III and the Maria Hilf painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Within this 2026 guide, you will find important practical data for visitors, such as current opening hours,…

Posing with waxworks at Madame Tussauds Nashville is supposedly fun.

Madame Tussauds Nashville: Ticket prices, hours, parking & visitor guide

The Madame Tussauds Nashville attraction in Music City is much the same as the other waxwork museums in the global chain. If you're into it, Madame Tussauds offers an immersive experience where you can take centre stage alongside some of the world’s most iconic musical…

The Sir Edmund Hillary statue in Mt Cook Village, New Zealand.

The Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre review

On a rainy day at Aoraki/ Mt Cook, a visit to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre is a good way to spend a couple of hours. Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre review, summarised It’s the best thing to do on a rainy day at…

My Orlando Airport disaster

How picking my wife up at Orlando Airport suddenly got very complicated. Waiting for the flight to arrive in Orlando It was a foolproof plan. I knew it takes about ten minutes to get out of Orlando Airport once cases have been salvaged from the…

Venice to Verona train times and prices: Can you do a day trip?

My Venice to Verona train guide details transit times and costs. Find practical advice for planning a day trip between these Veneto cities. Venice to Verona trains, summarised There are several trains per hour. The fast Frecciarossa service takes as little as 55 minutes. Tickets…

The Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck, Austria.

Is the Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck worth the entry fee?

The Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck is worth the entry fee – but it’s not one of the city’s must-sees. Is the Bergisel ski jump worth the entry fee? Summarised The Bergisel entry fee is €12. The views of Innsbruck and the Alps are spectacular.…

Belmont Mansion, Nashville: Hours, 2026 prices, parking & visitor tips

Belmont Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee, is a historic house museum showcasing antebellum architecture, the legacy of the Acklen family and the story of many who lived and worked on the estate. Here’s a practical guide for your visit, covering how to book, verified opening hours,…

Ljubjljana, Slovenia: Travel guide for first-time visitors

Explore Slovenia's charming capital with Plečnik architecture, hilltop castle, riverside cafés, and unique museums for visitors. What’s Ljubljana all about? Few countries manage to fly under the radar quite like Slovenia. It’s a relatively pocket-sized, prosperous place full of lakes and mountains, with an outdoorsy…

Mutter Museum review: Philadelphia’s weirdest museum

My Mutter Museum review examines this unique Philadelphia medical collection. View the skeletal remains and historical pathology on display, if you dare. 5 gross things inside Philadelphia’s Mutter Museum A saponified corpse. Slices of Albert Einstein’s brain. A decaying, syphilis-riddled skull. The death cast of…