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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…

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…

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…

The Balto Memorial in Central Park, New York City.

NYC scavenger hunt review: Turning Central Park into a game

A review of the NYC scavenger hunt in Central Park. Solve puzzles and find clues to uncover the history and hidden details of the park's landmarks, like the Balto memorial. The story of the Maine Monument in Central Park Ordinarily, I’d probably not give the…

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…

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…

The Canal Gardens in Roundhay Park, Leeds, Yorkshire.

Visiting Roundhay Park, Leeds: Opening hours, parking charges & top tips

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…

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…

Crown Fountain in Millennium Park, Chicago.

Top Attractions in Millennium Park: Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain & Pritzker Pavilion

Millennium Park in Chicago features iconic artworks like Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, and Pritzker Pavilion, showcasing stunning public art.

The two things Rome’s piazzas sadly lack

The famous squares of Rome There’s a certain romance to the grand piazzas of Rome. Bernini’s symmetry and classicism makes St Peter’s Square justifiably revered worldwide, the grand fountains of Piazza Navona provide a glorious focal point for the café terraces and elsewhere, restaurants spill…