Wonderful Wanderings shares tips on things to do, where to eat and where to stay around the world - plus useful travel gear reviews.
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.
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.
17 Hip Rotterdam Cafes and Other Foodie Hot Spots
17 Rotterdam cafes, terraces and foodie hot spots, all eaten at in person and all re-checked to confirm they still trade. Includes addresses, what to order, which terraces are covered and where to stay within walking distance.
Münster, Germany Food: Fun Restaurants and What to Eat
Six restaurants and cafes in Münster that still trade, from a vegan kitchen on Ludgeristrasse to a working cheese dairy in the harbour, with addresses, hours and what each meal cost, plus the Westphalian dishes worth ordering.
18 Things to Do in Mykonos, Greece, and What They Cost
Mykonos rewards 3 days: one for Chora and the windmills, one for Delos, one for a beach. Here are 18 things to do in Mykonos with what each costs, plus the ferries, the buses and when to go.
What to Do in Rotterdam in a Weekend: 16 Places to See
A two-day Rotterdam itinerary: the centre and the Markthal on day one, the river, Kop van Zuid, Katendrecht and the Luchtsingel on day two. 16 places with addresses, walking distances and what each one actually costs.
5 Parks in Rotterdam, from Kralingse Bos to the Dakpark
Rotterdam's five best parks are the Kralingse Bos with its 5 km lake walk, the 215-hectare Zuiderpark, Het Park under the Euromast, the Dakpark on a shopping-centre roof and the Vroesenpark barbecue lawn.
7 Sri Lankan Curries to Try, and How Rice and Curry Works
The 7 Sri Lankan curries worth ordering by name, from kukul mas chicken curry to a curry made from jackfruit seeds, plus how a rice and curry plate of three to eight sides is actually put together.
75 Interesting Facts About the Netherlands, Fact-Checked
A quarter of the Netherlands sits below sea level, its 18.1 million people own more than 22 million bikes, and they are the tallest on earth. Here are 75 interesting facts about the Netherlands, all rechecked and corrected.
82 Verified Fun Facts About Greece (#1 Will Surprise You)
Greeks exhume their dead after a few years, the open palm is the rudest gesture in the country, and 227 of around 6,000 Greek islands are inhabited. Here are 82 fun facts about Greece, each traced to a named source.
Jewish Quarter of Prague (Josefov): Sites, Tickets and Tips
Josefov is the Jewish Quarter of Prague: 4 Jewish Museum synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Old-New Synagogue within a few streets of Old Town Square. One Jewish Town ticket covers every open site, a visit takes 2 to 3 hours, and the sites close on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
Things to Do in Innsbruck: 14 Must See Places & Activities
One day in Innsbruck covers the Golden Roof, the Hofkirche and a cable car to Hafelekar; two let you add Ambras Castle and Swarovski Kristallwelten. Almost everything here is season-dependent, so check what is running on your dates.
15 Things to Do in Maastricht: Sights, Caves and Squares
The things to do in Maastricht are the Vrijthof and its two basilicas, the Dominicanen bookshop in a Gothic church, the caves and fort under the Sint-Pietersberg, and the Bonnefanten museum. Most sit inside a twenty-minute walk.
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy: Tickets, Puja Times and Dress Code
Entry to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy is LKR 3,000 for most foreign visitors, the temple opens 5.30am to 8pm daily, and the three services are at 5.30am, 9.30am and 6.30pm.
Things to Do in Rimini, Italy: A Complete Travel Guide
Rimini mixes 15 km of Adriatic beach with a Roman and Renaissance old town, Fellini's hometown museum, and San Marino as a day trip. Here is what to see, with current prices for every paid sight.
Things to Do in Valencia, Spain: A Local’s Travel Guide
Valencia's best days mix a climbable Gothic cathedral, the Mercado Central food market, the futuristic Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, and paella in the city where it was invented. Here is a local's list of what to do, with current prices for the sights that charge admission.
Danish Food: Traditional Dishes to Try in Denmark
Denmark's official national dish is stegt flæsk med persillesovs, fried pork belly with parsley sauce, chosen by public vote in 2014. This guide covers it plus smørrebrød, frikadeller and the New Nordic movement.
45 Facts About Sri Lanka, Checked and Updated for 2026
45 facts about Sri Lanka that survive checking, from the 21.76 million people counted in the 2024 census to the rocks the island shares with East Antarctica, plus the five Sri Lanka claims that turn out to be wrong.
42 Festivals in Belgium 2026-2027: Dates and Where to Go
Belgium runs a festival almost every weekend from May to September. This guide tracks all 42, from Tomorrowland to Hapje-Tapje, with verified 2026 and 2027 dates where announced.
Festivals in Czechia 2026-2027: Dates and Where to Go
The festivals in Czechia worth planning a 2026-2027 trip around run from the Pálava Wine Harvest Festival in Mikulov (11-13 September 2026) to Brutal Assault at Josefov Fortress (4-7 August 2027), with the Karlovy Vary film festival and Colours of Ostrava in July 2027 as the largest draws.
Rotterdam Shopping Guide: Top Areas and What to Buy
Rotterdam's shopping spreads across the Markthal, Koopgoot, Witte de Withstraat and a dozen other streets, all rebuilt in modern style after WWII bombing. Here's where to go and what to buy.
Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka: Tickets, Ruins and How to Visit in 2026
Polonnaruwa entry is US$30 for a non-SAARC foreign adult in 2026, paid in rupees at the gate, for a UNESCO site about 3 km end to end that takes half a day by bicycle or tuk-tuk.
Facts About Spain: History, Food and Culture Trivia
Spain's real history beats the recycled trivia: a Roman emperor born near Seville, an 800-year-old pilgrimage, and the world's only public monument to the Devil, each sourced to UNESCO, Guinness World Records or Spain's own government data.
Sziget Festival Review 2027: Tickets, Camping and Tips
Sziget Festival 2027 runs from 10 to 14 August on Óbuda Island in Budapest, and a 5-day pass costs €349 plus a €23 handling fee. This is my first-hand review of a full week on the island: the stages, the camping, the food prices and how to get there.
Bulgarian Food: 20 Traditional Dishes and What They Are
Bulgarian food is built on white brined cheese, thick sour yogurt, peppers and the grill. Here are 20 traditional Bulgarian dishes, from banitsa and shopska salad to kavarma and rakia, with what each one is and when Bulgarians eat it.
15 Things to Do in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Updated for 2026
15 things to do in Colombo, from the Lotus Tower observation deck at USD 20 to Geoffrey Bawa's Seema Malaka on Beira Lake, the striped 1908 mosque in Pettah and the kottu stalls on Galle Face Green.
Quinta Nova: Staying at a Douro Valley Wine Estate, Portugal
Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo is a working Douro Valley wine estate with a small Relais & Chateaux guest house, reached by a free guest transfer from Ferrao station or a single-track mountain road.
Hackescher Markt Berlin: Graffiti Alley, Höfe and Hours
Hackescher Markt is a square in Berlin Mitte with two very different sets of courtyards on it: the free street-art alley at Haus Schwarzenberg, open at any hour, and the restored Hackesche Höfe, open daily 9am to 10pm.
Bauhaus in Germany: 15 Sites in Berlin, Dessau and Weimar
The Bauhaus school ran in Weimar, then Dessau, then Berlin, and 15 sites across those three cities are open to visit today, several of them UNESCO-listed. Here are the 2026 opening seasons, prices and tickets.
Overcoming a Fear of Heights: Learning to Ski in Quebec
A first-person account of learning to ski with a fear of heights at Mont-Sainte-Anne and Stoneham in Quebec, including the first enclosed cable car and the open chairlift that was harder.
Mont-Sainte-Anne Ski Resort, Quebec: A Complete Guide
A first-hand guide to Mont-Sainte-Anne ski resort in Quebec, covering skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and summer biking and hiking, with current lift prices and season dates.
Things to Do in Edmonton in Winter: a 3-Day Itinerary
Edmonton in winter as a 3-day itinerary: 124 Street and the Art Gallery of Alberta, Old Strathcona and an Oilers game, the Muttart and West Edmonton Mall, plus confirmed 2026-27 festival dates.
Things to Do in Elk Island National Park, Alberta
Elk Island National Park is open 365 days a year, 40 minutes east of Edmonton, and costs C$10.00 per adult. Drive the bison loop, walk the trails, snowshoe in winter and paddle Astotin Lake in summer.
27 Canadian Foods to Try, From Poutine to Butter Tarts
Canadian food ranges from poutine, invented in 1950s Quebec, to Nanaimo bars, butter tarts and the Caesar cocktail, a 1969 Calgary invention. This guide covers 27 dishes, where each one comes from and where to try it.
40 Interesting Luxembourg Facts, from Schengen to the Casemates
Luxembourg is the world's only remaining grand duchy, and Grand Duke Guillaume V has been head of state since October 2025. These 40 facts cover its population, its three official languages, its free public transport and the village that named the Schengen zone.
Dorset photography locations
Dorset in the UK is really “my thing”. Even with weather circumstances not being ideal, and by far not enough time, the first evening and morning of the trip already provided heaps of inspiration. This post contains tips and tools I used when I went photography location scouting in Dorset.
10 fun things to do in Osnabrück, Germany
It might be a small city, but there are plenty of things to do in Osnabrück, Germany! In this post, you'll find out how to spend a full day there, including where to have lunch and how to get there.
15 must-read, funny travel books to inspire your next trip
Sometimes we travel. Sometimes we research travel. Sometimes we just need a laugh. Although humor is such a personal thing, I went in search of funny…
5 peace exhibitions at museums in Münster, Germany
100 years ago, the First World War ended. The years 1914-1918 will forever be part of the collective European memory, but did you know that Europe…
7 Things to Do in Vianden, Luxembourg (Prices & Hours)
Vianden's castle, chairlift and Victor Hugo House fill a half day, and the trip out from Luxembourg City takes about 1 hour 20 minutes each way on free public transport. Castle entry is €13, the chairlift €6.50.
12 Things to Do in Luxembourg City and What They Cost
Luxembourg City fits into a weekend on foot: the Bock Casemates, the Chemin de la Corniche and the summer-only Grand Ducal Palace tours are the spine of a first visit. Here are 12 things to do with 2026 prices, seven of them free.
Quad Biking in Hurghada: Prices, Age Limits and What It’s Like
A Hurghada quad safari puts 1 to 3 hours on a bike inside a 4 to 5 hour excursion, costs roughly €12 to €50 per person booked online in 2026, needs no driving licence, and sets the minimum age to drive at 16.
12 Best Books About Croatia to Read Before Your Trip
The 12 books about Croatia worth reading before a first trip are 4 novels set in Croatia, 3 memoirs and essay collections, 3 Croatian history books and 2 current guidebooks, each listed with its author, year, translator and the traveller it suits.
Essential Travel Toiletries Checklist for Your Carry-on
Always pack too many liquid toiletries to travel carry-on only? With this essential travel toiletries list, that's a thing of the past. Read which toiletries I always pack, how I pack them and how I use solid products and travel containers to stick within the carry-on limits.
The North Face ThermoBall Hybrid Hoodie review
For someone who’s almost always cold, packing isn’t easy. I always pack layers, but then there’s still the question of what jacket to bring. When it’s…
45 Fun Facts About Egypt, Checked and Updated for 2026
45 facts about Egypt that survive checking, from the 109 million people living on under 5% of the land to the Grand Egyptian Museum that opened in November 2025, plus the six Egypt claims that are simply wrong.
6 Books About China Worth Reading Before You Go
Six books that give you a working understanding of China before you travel: Oracle Bones, Wish Lanterns, Travel to China, China in the 21st Century, Jade King and China's Economy, with the edition and price traps on each.
Hong Kong Itinerary: How We Spent 48 Hours, Step by Step
A two-day Hong Kong itinerary walked step by step: Wan Chai to Sheung Wan on day one, Victoria Peak and Kowloon on day two. Western Market closed in November 2025 for renovation, and the Peak Tram is running again after its upgrade.
Driving in Czechia: Vignette, Speed Limits and Car Hire Rules
Czechia's motorway toll is a digital vignette tied to your number plate, with no windscreen sticker since 2021. Prices start at 230 Kč for one day, and winter tyres are compulsory from 1 November to 31 March.
Renting a Car in Czechia in 2026: 34 Important Tips
Renting a car in Czechia in 2026 takes a valid licence, a card for the deposit and a driver aged 18 to 21 depending on the company, and it is the easiest way to reach the castles, spa towns and national parks beyond the train lines. Vignette prices, driving rules and fees checked in September 2026.
12 Things to Do in Telc, Czechia’s UNESCO Square Town
Telc is a one-day town around one UNESCO-listed square of arcaded Renaissance houses, plus a chateau, a church tower and a CZK 10 lookout in the woods. With 2026 koruna prices and opening days.
Car Rental in Malta 2026: Rules, Prices and 34 Tips
Renting a car is the most flexible way to see Malta, and the key fact to know first is that Malta drives on the left. This 2026 guide covers age and licence rules, insurance, prices, the Gozo car ferry and 34 tips for renting safely.
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