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Angel by Deborah Halpern in Birrarung Marr, Melbourne.

Birrarung Marr, Melbourne: My practical guide to the Yarra-side park

Birrarung Marr is an 8-hectare urban park on the north bank of the Yarra River between Federation Square and Melbourne Park. Opened in 2002, it was Melbourne's first significant new inner-city park in over a century. The name comes from the Woiwurrung language of the…

Australia, Melbourne, parks, Victoria

Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Five places I recommend in Perth, Western Australia

I’ve visited Perth in Western Australia numerous times over the years. These five places are amongst the spots I recommend if you want to enjoy the city as much as I have. Kings Park – city views and Botanic Gardens Kings Park, long Perth’s crowning…

Australia, beaches, hotels, parks, Perth, Western Australia, wildlife

19 great reasons to visit Munich, Bavaria

Munich, Germany, ranks among Europe's top destinations for overseas travellers. And it's justified. Here are just 19 reasons why... Englischer Garten: World class urban paradise An arguably unbeatable contender for the title of the world's greatest urban green space, Munich's primary natural lung is way…

adventure sports, architecture, Bavaria, beer, food, Germany, markets, Munich, museums, palaces, parks, shopping, sport, stadiums, World War II

I braved Berlin’s Bearpit Karaoke – and I loved it

Berlin’s Bearpit Karaoke is an open air singing session in the Mauerpark. And being willing to have a go is more important than talent. Facing the fear at Bearpit Karaoke This is an awful time to realise that I don’t actually know the words. In…

Berlin, Germany, parks

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

The Balto Memorial in Central Park, New York City.

NYC scavenger hunt review: Turning Central Park into a game

Urban Adventure Quest’s Lower Central Park scavenger hunt adventure is both entertaining and educational. The story of the Maine Monument in Central Park Ordinarily, I’d probably not give the Maine Monument a second glance. It’s a shiny, gold, pompous thing on the entrance to New…

New York, New York City, parks, reviews, tours, USA

The Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Washington.

Visiting Olympic Sculpture Park Seattle: opening times & practical information

This guide to Olympic Sculpture Park contains the key details visitors need: hours and admission, how to get there, parking costs and options, accessibility, and the best times to visit. Overview of Olympic Sculpture Park Olympic Sculpture Park is an outdoor sculpture museum of about…

art, parks, sculpture, Seattle, USA, Washington

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…

Australia, gardens, parks, Perth, Western Australia

The Canal Gardens in Roundhay Park, Leeds, Yorkshire.

Visiting Roundhay Park, Leeds: A practical guide

Spanning over 700 acres, Roundhay Park in Leeds is one of Europe's largest urban parks, offering a blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and family-friendly attractions. It's one of the Leeds attractions that overseas visitors should consider. This guide provides essential information to help you…

England, Leeds, parks, UK, Yorkshire

Autumnal scenery in Hopkinton State Park, Massachusetts.

Plan your visit to the Hopkinton State Park: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

First time visiting the Hopkinton State Park in Massachusetts? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Hopkinton State Park The Hopkinton State Park is a forested 1,500-acre recreation area centred on the Hopkinton…

Massachusetts, parks, USA