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Mozarthaus Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Plan your visit to Mozarthaus Vienna. My 2026 visitor guide details ticket prices, hours, and the history of Mozart's former residence. The first time I stood in Mozart's actual Vienna apartment, staring out the window at what he would have seen, something shifted. This isn't…

The Virtual Conductor exhibit at the House of Music in Vienna.

House of Music, Vienna: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Explore the House of Music Vienna. Get 2026 ticket prices, opening hours, and practical tips for this interactive sound museum. The first time I stepped onto the musical stairs at the entrance to the House of Music in Vienna, each step lit up and played…

Guitar Museum, Almeria: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Discover the history and evolution of the world's most popular instrument at Almería's Guitar Museum. Learn about Antonio de Torres, the father of the contemporary guitar, and enjoy interactive exhibits. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of the Museo de la Guitarra The…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…