Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
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.
What to wear when flying long distance and other long flight essentials
Wondering what to wear on a long haul flight or what things to take with you on board? This list of long haul flight essentials has gotten you covered! It details all you need to survive a long flight, including the right outfit to do it in.
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…
Plan a Trip to France: A Guide With All Your Need to Know
France welcomes more tourists than any other country in the world every year, with 33 million international visitors in 2022. It’s hardly surprising, France is famed…
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.
Premium Economy vs Economy: What the Upgrade Buys You
Premium Economy buys roughly 5 to 10 inches more seat pitch, a deeper recline and a second checked bag, and on 17 of 19 airlines it does not buy lounge access. Here is what each airline publishes, compared side by side.
The Best Premium Economy Airlines, Ranked on Specs
Nineteen premium economy cabins ranked on published seat pitch, width, recline, baggage, lounge, WiFi and seat-selection policy, with the tiebreakers stated in full. Japan Airlines ranks first at 42 in (107 cm) of pitch plus lounge access.
Driving in Croatia: Rules, Tolls and Limits for 2026
Croatia drives on the right, charges motorway tolls by distance with no vignette, and sets a 0.00% alcohol limit for drivers under 24 and 0.05% for everyone else. Winter equipment is compulsory from 15 November to 15 April.
Lufthansa Premium Economy: Seat Maps, Fees and Value
Lufthansa flies two different Premium Economy seats under one name, the 2014 recliner and the newer Allegris fixed shell, across 10 seat-map layouts on 7 aircraft types. Here are the rows to ask for, the seat fees, the baggage rules and what the cabin actually costs.
Getting Around Croatia: Transport Guide for 2026
Croatia runs on coaches by land and ferries at sea: the railway stops at Split and never reaches Dubrovnik, and most catamaran routes sail only from April to October. Here is how buses, trains, ferries, flights and hire cars actually connect.
Zagreb Travel Guide: What to Do and How Long to Stay
Zagreb is worth one full day and comfortably two, and it earns the stop as the year-round Croatian city two hours from Plitvice on the road to the coast. Its cathedral reopened to visitors on 17 April 2026 after six years shut.
British Airways Premium Economy (WT+): Seats, Fees, Cost
British Airways World Traveller Plus gives you about 38 in (97 cm) of pitch, 2 checked bags and priority boarding, but no lounge. Here is the cabin aircraft by aircraft, with the rows to ask for, the seat fees, the baggage rules and what it costs against economy.
Castles in Croatia: 10 You Can Visit in 2026, With Prices
Ten castles and fortresses in Croatia are open to visitors in 2026, from €3 at Dubovac in Karlovac to €12 at Klis Fortress above Split. Half of them close on Mondays, and Varaždin's Stari grad and Oršić Castle are shut for renovation.
Dubrovnik Travel Guide: 17 Things to Do, Tickets and Ferries
Dubrovnik's city walls cost the same €40 as the Dubrovnik Pass, which also covers Fort Lovrijenac, seven museums and the buses. Here are 17 things to do in Dubrovnik, plus the ferry seasons and cruise-ship windows.
39 Most Famous Croatians, From Nikola Tesla to Luka Modrić
The most famous Croatians are Nikola Tesla, Ruđer Bošković, Ivan Meštrović, Goran Ivanišević and Luka Modrić. This guide covers 39 of them by field, with verified dates, birthplaces and the achievement each is known for.
How Much Does Croatia Cost? 2026 Prices, Fares and Fees
Croatia costs most travellers €80 to €150 per person per day in peak summer and around half that off season. Croatia uses the euro, not the kuna, and this guide gives the published 2026 prices for tolls, ferries, trains, Plitvice and Dubrovnik.
Cooking Class in Crete: What to Expect and How to Book
A cooking class in Crete means a few hours in a home or farm kitchen, cooking traditional dishes with a local host and then eating them. Most run 2 to 4 hours, cost roughly €60 to €120 per adult, and sit in or near Chania.
Rovinj Travel Guide: 19 Things to Do, Beaches and Ferries
Rovinj was an island until 1763, which is why its old town is a tight Venetian oval with one church on top. Here are 19 things to do in Rovinj, plus which beaches are pebble and when the Venice catamaran runs.
18 Interesting Facts About Croatia, With the Sources
18 facts about Croatia with the detail that makes each one checkable: 1,244 islands rather than 1,300, the necktie's 18 October anniversary, Tesla's birth house, the Pula Arena's four towers, and why the kuna no longer exists.
Split Travel Guide: 26 Things to Do, Museums and Ferries
Split's old town is Diocletian's Palace itself, free to walk at any hour. Here are 26 things to do in Split, which museums are worth the ticket, and which ferries from Split run all year rather than only in summer.
Places to Visit in Croatia: 12 Destinations Compared
12 places to visit in Croatia compared: what each one is for, how many days it holds and which airport it belongs to, from Dubrovnik and Hvar to Plitvice Lakes, Rovinj and Osijek, with three itineraries that keep the driving down.
Festivals in Croatia 2026-2027: Dates and Where to Go
Croatia's festival calendar for the rest of 2026 and for 2027 runs from the Zigante Truffle Days and the Good Food Festival this autumn to Ultra Europe in Split on 9 to 11 July 2027, with INmusic, Hideout, Hospitality on the Beach and Outlook already dated.
Traditional Croatian Food: 24 Dishes to Try in Zagreb
Traditional Croatian food splits along one line: the Adriatic coast cooks with olive oil, seafood and herbs, while the continental interior cooks with paprika, pork and slow-braised meat. Zagreb pulls from both.
10 Interesting Facts About the Caribbean Islands
Ten facts about the Caribbean islands: how the 700-plus islands are grouped, why only 2 per cent are inhabited, Saba's 400 m runway, Jamaica's church record and the 500-year-old West Indies mistake.
30 Things to Do in Cuba, From Havana to Baracoa
30 things to do in Cuba, from Old Havana and Trinidad to Santiago, Cienfuegos and Baracoa, plus the 2026 practicalities: cash only, daily power cuts and the new digital entry permit.
40 Interesting Facts About Morocco, Checked and Sourced
Morocco's oldest university has taught without a break since 859, its tree-climbing goats are lifted into the branches by hand, and the country holds about 68% of the world's phosphate reserves. Here are 40 facts, each traced to a named source.
Things to Do in The Hague, Netherlands: One Day Itinerary
A one-day walking itinerary for The Hague: the old shopping lanes, the Hofvijver, Panorama Mesdag and the Peace Palace in the morning, then Scheveningen beach and the pier. Includes what is closed for renovation and where to eat.
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