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White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…

Inside Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington.

Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle: practical guide with booking tips

This guide to Chihuly Garden and Glass gives you verified details: opening hours, ticket prices, tips for cheaper booking, how to get there, parking, accessibility, and best times to visit. It was updated in February 2026. History and overview of Chihuly Garden and Glass Chihuly…

The Boab Tree in the Western Australian Botanic Gardens, Perth.

Western Australian Botanic Garden, Perth: Practical visitor tips

This guide to the Western Australian Botanic Garden in Kings Park, Perth, gives you all the facts you need: opening hours, entry cost, how to get there by public transport or car, parking arrangements, accessibility, and best times of day and year to visit. A…

National Garden of Athens: A practical guide for first-time visitors

Practical advice for visiting the National Garden of Athens: opening hours, access, facilities, and nearby attractions History and overview The National Garden of Athens, originally known as the Royal Garden, was established in 1838 by Queen Amalia, the wife of King Otto of Greece. Spanning…

The Eden Project, near St Austell, Cornwall.

Eden Project, Cornwall: Complete ticket pricing guide

Visit the Eden Project in Cornwall. This guide provides a complete ticket pricing guide, booking tips, and what to expect at the biomes. The Eden Project has justifiably become one of Cornwall's top attractions. It is home to the world's largest indoor rainforest, but there…

Orchid at the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Fiji.

The strange origin of the Garden of the Sleeping Giant, Fiji

The Garden of the Sleeping Giant on Viti Levu is one of the most popular tourist attractions. But the history of Raymond Burr's orchid collection comes as a surprise. Under the Sleeping Giant Mountain Sat under the looming Sleeping Giant Mountain, the Garden of the…

Orto Botanico, Padua: Visiting the world’s oldest Botanic Garden

At Padua’s World Heritage-listed Orto Botanico, the world’s oldest botanic garden throws up some surprises on where our food comes from. Why the Padua’s Orto Botanico is World Heritage-listed Sometimes the new can rudely shoulder-barge the old out of the way without intending to. And…

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville: Visitor guide with prices & hours

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a blend of art, historic gardens and waterfront views along the St. Johns River. This guide, updated in January 2026, helps first-time visitors plan your trip. Including how to get there, opening hours, ticket…

Waldstein Garden, Prague: 2026 guide to visiting hours, access & best times

The Waldstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) in Prague is a beautiful early Baroque garden offering merciful calm, formally-arranged greenery, sculpture and architecture just below Prague Castle. This guide gives you what to know to plan your visit, including the garden's history, opening hours, entry, how to…