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The Anzac Memorial in Sydney, New South Wales.

Plan your visit to the Anzac Memorial in Sydney: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Anzac Memorial in Sydney stands as one of Australia’s most important monuments, commemorating the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in war. Situated in Hyde Park South, this elegant Art Deco structure is both a place of remembrance and a museum offering…

The Africa Hinterland safari truck at Liliesleaf Farm, Johannesburg.

Liliesleaf Farm – the secret hideout where South Africa’s future changed

The museum at Liliesleaf Farm in Johannesburg offers fascinating insights into the struggle against Apartheid. Liliesleaf Farm in 1963 History is full of great what-ifs, and one of the moments those great counterfactuals swing on took place at Liliesleaf Farm. Now consumed by Johannesburg’s wealthy…

Why the Museo Picasso in Malaga is worth visiting

The Museo Picasso in Malaga is worthwhile for its extensive biographical detail on Pablo Picasso, tracing his life, political views, and changing styles, even if it does not display his greatest masterpieces. Malaga as a destination in its own right Many visitors see the Spanish…

The Terrace of the Lions on Delos, Greece.

Where are the original lions of Delos?

The lions on the Terrace of the Lions, Delos, are replicas. However, it is possible to see the originals nearby. What is the Terrace of the Lions? The Terrace of the Lions is one of the most photographed landmarks on the Greek island of Delos.…

Plan your visit to the BELvue Museum in Brussels: Opening hours, ticket prices and accessibility

First time visiting the BELvue Museum in Brussels? This guide, updated in January 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the BELvue Museum The BELvue Museum is housed in the elegant Hôtel Belle-Vue, a neoclassical townhouse…

South Australian Museum, Adelaide: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

This 2026 visitor guide covers everything you need to visit the South Australian Museum in Adelaide: admission prices (spoiler: it's free), opening hours, what galleries to prioritise, and how to see the world-renowned Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery. I explain the museum's natural history collections, Egyptian…

GRAMMY Museum, LA: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting the GRAMMY Museum? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the GRAMMY Museum The GRAMMY Museum opened as a space to explore the art, history and impact of recorded music. It’s…

Battleship USS Iowa, San Pedro: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting Battleship USS Iowa? This visitor guide, updated in January 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Battleship USS Iowa The Battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) was the lead ship of the last class…

The Spanish Inquisition exhibition in Granada, Spain.

Spanish Inquisition museum in Granada’s Palacio de los Olvidados | Review

In the historic Andalucian city of Granada, the Palacio de los Olvidados hosts a fascinating museum about the Spanish Inquisition. This guide was updated in January 2026. The Bull of Phalaris Well, it’s inventive. You’ve got to give them that. The Bull of Phalaris looks…

The specially adapted East German car at the International Spy Museum, Washington DC.

International Spy Museum, Washington DC: Learning spycraft & seeing Bond-style gadgets

Enter the world of espionage at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC. Learn spycraft, see famous gadgets, and compare James Bond to reality. Taking on Operation Spy It’s a race against time to find the evidence and the nuclear detonator. Fail, and disaster could…