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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…

driving, music, USA

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…

beaches, birds, festivals, gardens, markets, museums, music, parks, walks, wildlife

Five things I learned this week – 23 June 2025

Airport hotels, chocolate brownies, the Ark of the Covenant, the White Stripes and an annoyingly long fact check on the flag of Belize feature in this week’s slightly interesting discoveries. Hilton’s claim to the first airport hotel is complete nonsense The Hilton chain has long…

Australia, Belize, Chicago, Ethiopia, Five things, food, history, hotels, Melbourne, music

Plan your visit to the GRAMMY Museum: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

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…

California, Los Angeles, museums, music

Plan your visit to Phoenix’s Musical Instrument Museum: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix offers a one-of-a-kind journey through the world’s music traditions, with thousands of instruments, live performances and interactive galleries. If you’re planning a visit, here’s everything you need to know. That includes how to book, what to expect, plus…

Arizona, museums, music, Phoenix, USA

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland | Review

Skips the miles of memorabilia to discover the history of Rock and Roll in Cleveland, Ohio. To skip the review and just buy tickets for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, step this way… Memorabilia at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame There…

Cleveland, museums, music, Ohio, reviews