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Cairns Night Markets: opening hours, stalls, parking and tips – plan your visit

The Cairns Night Markets are a fully air-conditioned, indoor market complex located at 54–60 Abbott Street in the Cairns city centre, operating every night of the year. This guide covers opening hours, entry costs, what to find inside, parking, how to get there, accessibility, and…

Dodgy flip-flops at the Patpong Night Market.

Museum of Counterfeit Goods, Bangkok: What visitors should expect

First time visiting the Museum of Counterfeit Goods in Bangkok? This review covers what you will see, where the museum is located, and why it offers an unusual insight into counterfeiting in Thailand. The fake goods of Patpong Night Bazaar A stroll down Thalan Silom…

The Dortmund Christmas Market is home to the world's largest Christmas tree.

Dortmund Christmas market: Home to the world’s largest Christmas tree

You can experience Germany's most spectacular Christmas market in Dortmund, featuring the world's largest Christmas tree at 45 metres tall. Beyond festive shopping, unique attractions include football museums and industrial heritage sites that help make this Ruhr Valley city a solid bet for a winter…

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…

Braving the souks of Marrakesh, with children

In Morocco, visiting the Marrakesh souks with children is challenging. But if done right, it gives the kids an experience that sticks in the memory. From Jemaa al-Fnaa to the souks “Are you going to do haggling, Daddy?” A visit to the souks of Marrakesh…

The best place to shop in Manchester

Affleck’s in the Northern Quarter is often regarded as the best place to shop in Manchester. But there’s a strong argument for the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, too. Shopping in Manchester’s Northern Quarter Manchester’s Northern Quarter is renowned for its bars and restaurants, but…

Why the Naschmarkt might be your favourite bit of Vienna

The Naschmarkt is Vienna’s best food market, known for its mix of local produce, international street food and moochable atmosphere. This guide was updated in January 2026. VIENNA TRAVEL TIP: To enjoy the best of Vienna’s Naschmarkt, tasting from the stalls as you go, book…