Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
Mossman Gorge: Walks, the Shuttle and How to Visit
How to visit Mossman Gorge in the Daintree: there is no entry fee, but the shuttle bus from the Cultural Centre costs A$15.50 and is the only way in. Walks, swimming, Dreamtime Walks and getting there.
Transportation in Switzerland: Trains, Passes and Airports
Switzerland runs trains, buses, boats and mountain railways on one timetable and one ticket, so the question is which pass, not which train. Here are the 2026 pass prices, the airport transfers and when a car is worth it.
Driving in Switzerland 2026: Vignette, Speed Limits and Rules
Driving in Switzerland needs a CHF 40 motorway vignette with no short-term option, a 0.05% blood alcohol limit and dipped headlights in daylight. Here are the 2026 speed limits, fines, snow chain rules and fuel prices.
Festivals in Switzerland 2026-2027: Dates and Where to Go
The festivals in Switzerland worth planning a trip around run from Alpabfahrt cattle-descents in autumn 2026 to the Locarno Film Festival in August 2027, with the Street Parade and the Paléo Festival in Nyon as the largest draws.
Car Rental in Switzerland 2026: Vignette, Rules, Tips
Renting a car in Switzerland means budgeting for the CHF 40 motorway vignette, since Switzerland has no other tolls but requires this sticker on every car using a motorway. Here are the 2026 rules on the vignette, speed limits, drink-driving limits and cross-border driving.
The Cost of Living in Belgium in 2026: Real Monthly Prices
Living in Belgium costs about €971 a month for one person before rent, or €3,471 for a family of four, on Numbeo's September 2026 figures. Here is the full breakdown, from rent and utilities to groceries, transport and eating out.
JAL Premium Economy Review: Seat Map, Fees and Cost
JAL Premium Economy gives you 42 in (107 cm) of pitch on every aircraft that carries it, two free checked bags, free seat selection on every fare, and a lounge before you fly. Here is the cabin aircraft by aircraft, with the rows to ask for, the rows to refuse and what it costs against economy.
Whale Watching in South Africa: Season, Spots and Boat Trips
South Africa's whale season runs from June to December and peaks September to November, so a summer trip will not find southern rights. Here is where to watch from land and water, from Simon's Town to Hermanus, Robberg and Keurboomstrand.
6 Things to Do at Cape Hillsborough National Park, Queensland
Kangaroos and wallabies come onto the sand at first light at Cape Hillsborough, 50 km north of Mackay in Queensland. Here are the 6 things worth doing there, the four walking tracks, the tide rules and the 2026 camping fees.
Things to Do in Port Douglas: 13 Ideas for 3-5 Days
Port Douglas is worth three to five days because the Great Barrier Reef is an hour offshore and the Daintree Rainforest half an hour up the road. Here are 13 things to do, plus what stinger season and the wet actually close.
Palace of Versailles in a Day: Tickets and Opening Hours
You can see the Palace of Versailles, the Trianon palaces and the gardens in one day, and the Passport ticket at €35 covers all of it. Here is what a visit costs, when everything is open and how to get there from Paris.
Fontfroide Abbey, Narbonne: Tickets, Hours and What to See
Fontfroide Abbey sits 15 km (9.3 mi) south-west of Narbonne, opens every day of the year, and costs €14 for an adult self-guided ticket covering the cloister, the church, the rose garden and the terraced gardens. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours.
South of France Itinerary: 18 Stops, Skip the Big Cities
This South of France itinerary runs 18 stops from Frontignan Plage to Banyuls-sur-Mer and back inland over the Millau Viaduct, skipping Montpellier and Marseille. Give it 10 to 14 days by car or camper, or 7 days for the coast alone.
11 Things to Do in Lille, France on a Day Trip
Lille fits its main sights into one walkable day. Here are 11 things to do in Lille on a day trip, from the Vieille Bourse book market to the belfry and the Palais des Beaux-Arts, with current prices and opening days.
Interesting Facts About France: History and Records
France holds genuine records, the world's most-visited country, the fastest conventional train, the most Nobel Prizes in Literature, but also carries repeated myths, including a "law" against naming a pig Napoleon that never existed. Every fact here is checked and dated.
Plan a Trip to France: Regions, Costs and Travel Tips
A France trip works better as one region plus Paris than as a national tour: 3 or 4 days in the capital, then a week in Provence, the Loire, Normandy or the Alps. May, June and September give warm weather without the August rush.
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 Review: Specs, Fit and What Replaced It
The Pacsafe Metrosafe LS450 is a 25 litre anti-theft laptop backpack with lockable zips, a steel mesh lining and an RFID pocket, weighing 0.84 kg. Pacsafe has retired it and replaced it with the Pacsafe X 25L at $179.95.
Timberland Earthkeepers Review: Brookton Fit, Sole and Blisters
The Timberland Earthkeepers Brookton 6-inch Classic has an excellent sole and OrthoLite footbed, and a narrow, stiff heel that causes blisters while it is new. Timberland no longer sells it; the Mt. Maddsen is the nearest current boot.
Things to Do in Brisbane: A Tested 2-Day Itinerary
A tested 2-day Brisbane itinerary on foot, updated for what changed: Queen's Wharf opened and the Treasury Casino closed, a new Kangaroo Point pedestrian bridge, and 50-cent fares on everything.
Eungella National Park: Platypus Viewing and Walks
Eungella National Park is Australia's most reliable place to see a wild platypus, from two marked platforms on the River Walk at Broken River. Walks, camping fees, when to go and where to stay.
Paronella Park Tickets, Night Tour and How to Visit
Paronella Park is a hand-built Spanish castle and pleasure garden in the rainforest at Mena Creek, 90 minutes south of Cairns. Adult entry is A$62 in 2026 and covers the day tour, the after-dark experience and a free night in the van park.
Great Barrier Reef Tours: Real Costs, Fees and Review
Most Great Barrier Reef tour prices exclude the government Environmental Management Charge, added per person per day at checkout. Here's how that fee works, how the main tour types compare, and our own snorkeling trip with Divers Den.
Long-haul flight essentials: what to wear and what to pack
Dress for a long-haul flight in loose layers you can sleep in, and pack a carry-on that lets you sleep, block out the cabin and clean up before landing. Here are the 6 clothing items and the 15 things in my bag.
No Time to Die Filming Locations: All 10 and How to Visit
No Time to Die was filmed in Norway, Italy, Jamaica, the UK and the Faroe Islands, and eight of its ten locations are places you can stand in. Bond's Jamaican house and the Matera balcony were sets, and both are gone.
Gifts for Travel Lovers: 46 Ideas Still on Sale in 2026
46 gifts for travel lovers, every one checked against its seller on 11 September 2026 so nothing here sends you to a product nobody stocks. Five discontinued items have been replaced and named.
Things to Do on Magnetic Island: A 3-Day Guide
What to do on Magnetic Island in three days: the Forts Walk for wild koalas, the marked snorkel trails, the quiet bays, and the two ferry operators now running from Townsville.
42 Popular Australian Foods to Try, From Vegemite to Milo
A guide to 42 popular Australian foods and drinks, from Vegemite and meat pies to witchetty grubs, quandong and Milo, with what each one is and how Australians actually eat it.
Exploring Coimbra, a Small University City in Portugal
Coimbra fits into one day on foot, since the old city climbs a single hill above the Mondego. Book the Joanina Library slot first: it admits 50 people every 20 minutes at a fixed time printed on your ticket.
15 Day Trips From Lisbon and Exactly How to Get There
Sintra is the day trip to take if you take only one, and the train from Rossio gets you there in 40 minutes. Here are 15 day trips from Lisbon with the exact train, bus or ferry that reaches each one, journey times and fares.
DOP Porto: Rui Paula’s Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Reviewed
DOP is still open at the Palácio das Artes in Porto and now holds one Michelin star, but Rui Paula has reworked it into a tasting-menu-only restaurant. Here is what to expect today, and what a meal there is actually like.
Porto River Cruise: The 6 Bridges Trip With Douro Azul
The 6 Bridges Cruise is the boat trip almost everyone takes in Porto: 50 minutes on a rabelo, under all six bridges, for about €20. What Douro Azul's trip is like now, and which pier to board at.
Mata do Buçaco: Portugal’s Forest Palace Hotel and How to Visit
The Mata Nacional do Buçaco is a 105-hectare walled forest with a neo-Manueline royal palace in the middle of it, halfway between Coimbra and the Douro. Walking in is free, driving in costs €5, and driving is better.
Lisboa Card 2026: Prices, What It Covers, Is It Worth It
The Lisboa Card costs €31 for 24 hours, €51 for 48 and €62 for 72, and covers 51 museums and monuments plus unlimited metro, trams, ferries and the trains to Sintra and Cascais. Prices hold to March 2027.
20 Hotels in Lisbon With a Swimming Pool (2026)
Twenty Lisbon hotels with a swimming pool, each checked against its current Booking.com listing for name, brand and pool type, from rooftop infinity pools to garden pools in Alfama and Lapa.
22 Things to Do in Braga, Portugal, Starting With Bom Jesus
Bom Jesus do Monte is the reason to come to Braga, and the other 21 things on this list are the reason to stay the night. All 22, from the UNESCO staircase down through the old town and out into the Minho.
Palaces in Sintra: Which to Visit, Tickets and Timed Entry
Five monuments make up the palaces of Sintra, and you can do two of them well in a day. Pena now admits you only at a scheduled time, so book that one before you travel. Tickets, timed entry and which to pick.
Is Lisbon Overrated? Why 3 Days There Was Too Much for Us
Lisbon is not overrated, but three days in the centre was one day too many for us. Two days covers Baixa, Alfama and Belém at a sane pace; spend the third in Sintra or Cascais instead of a fourth lap of the tourist ring.
Is Porto Hilly? How Steep It Is and How to Walk the City
Porto is genuinely hilly: about 60 m of climb separates the Douro from the old town above it, at gradients up to 36%. Here is how steep it really is, why, and the four ways to get around the city without walking up it.
40 Interesting Facts About Portugal, All Fact-Checked
Portugal is the westernmost country in mainland Europe, it has held roughly the same borders since 1297, and about 10.3 million people live there. Here are 40 facts about Portugal that survive a check, plus six popular ones that do not.
Is the Porto Card Worth It? A 2026 Price Review
In 2026 the Porto Card comes in one version, the Walker, since the transport add-on was discontinued in March 2026. Here's what it costs, what it covers, and whether it's worth buying.
What to Pack for Austria in Winter: A Full Packing List
For Austria in winter, pack wool or fleece layers, a windproof waterproof outer shell, insulated boots and warm accessories. Alpine temperatures typically run -4 to 4C (25 to 39F) in December and January.
What to Wear in Morocco in December: Winter Packing List
Morocco in December is mild by day and cold at night: Marrakech reaches around 17–20°C (63–68°F) in the afternoon, while the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara drop to freezing after dark, so pack in layers rather than one heavy coat.
Pacsafe review: the Pacsafe anti-theft purse
Whenever I’m packing for a trip I’m faced with the same question: what bag to take? I’m not talking about my main luggage here, but about…
Wales Holidays Guide – Everything to plan your trip
Wales is a country in itself but is part of the United Kingdom (UK) and the island of Great Britain. It borders England to the east,…
Guide for a fun trip to England
Planning a trip to England? Great idea! England has a lot to offer, from its bustling cities to its remote coastlines in the South. With so…
South Africa Travel Guide
Situated in the southernmost tip of continental Africa, South Africa is a diverse country with an up and coming economy. It is a member of the…
Belgium Travel Guide – everything you need to know to plan your trip
Planning a trip to Belgium? Wonderful! Belgium, the land of chocolate, fries, and beer. Of Art Nouveau and the Flemish Primitives. That tiny country where the…
KLM Premium Comfort (Premium Economy): Seats, Fees, Cost
KLM Premium Comfort is KLM's premium economy cabin: 38 in (97 cm) of pitch, 8 in (20 cm) of recline, 2 checked bags and SkyPriority, but no lounge. Here is the cabin aircraft by aircraft, with the rows to ask for, the seat selection rules, the baggage allowance and what it costs against economy.
ANA Premium Economy Review: Seat Map, Fees and Cost
ANA Premium Economy gives you 38 inches of seat pitch on most of the fleet and 40 on the newest 787-9, two checked bags on the right fare, and ANA Lounge access at Haneda, Narita, Kansai and Honolulu, which few airlines include with this cabin.
Canary Wharf and Greenwich: A Day in East London
Canary Wharf and Greenwich make one easy day in east London, 11 minutes apart on the DLR. Here is the route, with the 2026 prices for the Painted Hall and the Royal Observatory, and the free meridian.
Air France Premium Economy Review: Seat Map & Fees
Air France Premium Economy, renamed Premium in 2024, gives you 37 to 40 in (94 to 102 cm) of pitch and 2 checked bags, but no lounge and no free seat until check-in. Here is the cabin aircraft by aircraft, with the rows to ask for, the fees, the baggage rules and what it costs.
17 things to do in Ravenna, Italy, and which ticket to buy
Ravenna's 17 things to do start with eight UNESCO monuments, and no single ticket covers all eight. Five share one diocesan combined ticket from €10.50, and the Arian Baptistery, Mausoleum of Theodoric and Sant'Apollinare in Classe are sold separately.
6 Day Trips from Bologna by Train, and How to Plan Them
Six cities make good day trips from Bologna by train, all under 90 minutes away: Modena, Ferrara, Parma, Rimini, Ravenna and San Marino. Here is what each one is for, how long it takes, and which pairs sensibly combine into one day.
10 Things to Do in Parma, Italy in One Day
Ten things to do in Parma in one day, starting with the Palazzo della Pilotta, where one ticket covers five museums including the Teatro Farnese. Parma sits about an hour west of Bologna by train and the centre is flat and walkable.
Leeuwarden Food Guide: 7 Friesland Producers You Can Visit
Seven Friesland food producers you can visit around Leeuwarden, from a six-generation Beerenburg distillery to an eel fisherman with his own lake and an organic sheep farm. Four of the seven give tours only by arrangement, so phone first.
Aigüestortes National Park: Hiking in the Catalan Pyrenees
You cannot drive into Aiguestortes, Catalonia's only national park. Here is how to get in from Boi or Espot by 4x4 taxi or on foot, what the rules are, and what to walk once you are inside.
10 Day Trips From Rota, Spain, and How Long Each Drive Is
Rota is within 25 minutes of Jerez and under three hours of Córdoba. Here are 10 day trips from Rota with driving times, plus the ferry and train routes that work without a car.
Dalí Museum, Figueres: Tickets, Hours and What to Expect
The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres costs €18.50 online and opens Tuesday to Sunday for most of the year. Here is what to expect inside, how long to allow, and how to get there from Barcelona.
Basque Country Itinerary: 10 Days from Bilbao to San Sebastián
A 10-day Spanish Basque Country itinerary based in Bilbao and San Sebastian, with a hire car for only three of the days. Includes the Oma Forest, which now has to be booked in advance.
Is the Sagrada Família Worth It? Inside, Towers and Tickets
Yes, the inside of the Sagrada Familia is worth it: branching stone columns, a 60 m vault and coloured light. Tickets are online only, from EUR 26, and the basilica finished its last tower in 2026.
Things to Do in Girona, Spain: Old Town, Walls and Museums
Girona's old town walks in a day: the Jewish quarter El Call, a cathedral with the widest Gothic nave in the world, the longest Carolingian walls in Europe and six museums that share one half-price card.
Lamborghini Museum Sant’Agata Bolognese: Visitor Guide
The Automobili Lamborghini Museum sits inside the working factory at Via Modena 12, Sant'Agata Bolognese, opens every day, and sells three tickets: museum entry, museum entry with a guide, and museum entry plus a factory tour.
23 Things to Do in Tenerife: North and South of the Island
23 things to do in Tenerife, 12 in the green north and 11 in the sunny south, with the 2026 rules that changed: the Teide summit fee, the Masca gorge booking and the bus-only road to Punta de Teno.
Montjuïc, Barcelona: Things to Do and How to Get Up the Hill
Montjuïc holds Barcelona's biggest art museum, a 17th-century castle, the 1992 Olympic ring and the Magic Fountain. Here is what to see on the hill and the four ways up, including the two different cable cars.
Barcelona Itinerary: 4 Days in the City, or a Full Week
A four-day Barcelona itinerary by district: Gothic Quarter, then Gaudi, then El Born and the beach, then Camp Nou and Montjuic, plus day trips for a full week and what has changed in 2026.
Camp Nou Experience 2026: Tickets, Tours and Museum
The Camp Nou Experience is no longer sold as a single ticket. FC Barcelona now sells the Barça Immersive Tour museum from €28 and the Spotify Camp Nou Experience, which adds a view inside the rebuilt stadium, from €69.
Enzo Ferrari Museum Modena, Italy: 2026 Tickets and Hours
An adult ticket to the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena costs €27 from October to April and €32 from May to September. It opens daily except 25 December, 1 January and 17 February, and parking behind it is free.
Taste of Testaccio Food Tour, Rome: Review and 2026 Details
The Taste of Testaccio food tour runs 3.5 hours with 7 stops, a maximum of 12 guests and all food and drink included, from €104 per guest. A stop-by-stop review, with every address and its 2026 opening hours.
Is the Roma Pass Worth It? 2026 Prices and Break-Even
Yes, from three paid sights on the 72-hour card and two on the 48-hour card, and only if you use the transport. The 2026 prices are €62.90 and €38.00, and here is the arithmetic that decides it.
Colosseum Underground Tour: Booking Tickets and Review
Colosseum tickets are timed-entry and sell out weeks ahead, so book through the official site before you fly. This guide covers how, plus a first-hand review of the VIP Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access.
70 interesting facts about Italy, with dates, names and places
Here are 70 interesting facts about Italy, each one carrying a date, a name or a place you can go and check: the aqueduct of 19 BC that still feeds the Trevi Fountain, the 62 UNESCO sites, and the pasta first written about in 1154.
4 Days in Rome: A Walkable Itinerary With 2026 Ticket Prices
A day-by-day walking itinerary for 4 days in Rome, at 10 to 15 km a day, with the 2026 ticket prices and the three sights you have to book ahead: the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and Galleria Borghese.
Compression Socks for Flying: Do Flight Socks Really Work?
Flight socks cut symptomless clots and leg swelling on flights over four hours, and no trial has shown they prevent the clots that cause symptoms. Here is what the evidence supports, who the guidance is aimed at, and how to buy a pair that fits.
Renting a Car in Croatia: 34 Important Tips (2026)
Renting a car in Croatia in 2026 needs a driver aged 21 or over at most companies, a licence held for one to two years and a credit card for a deposit of roughly €150 to €2,500. This guide covers the 2026 tolls, driving rules, island ferries and the Pelješac Bridge route to Dubrovnik.
Premium Economy vs Business Class: What You Get
Business Class buys a flat bed of roughly 76 to 79 in (193 to 201 cm), direct aisle access and lounge entry, and Premium Economy buys none of the three. Here is the gap axis by axis, and where it narrows enough to skip.
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