Category "parks-and-gardens"

How to avoid paying for musical gardens if visiting Versailles Palace on a Tuesday?

We plan to visit Versailles Palace on May-8-2012, which is a Tuesday. Unfortunately the official website states that the garden is not free for entrance on that

What do I need to know to go to the Palace of Versailles?

I'm staying at Paris and I plan on taking a day out to go to Versailles. What type of information should I have to accomplish this? Maybe something like this:

Are there other places with gardens like those at Versailles?

The Gardens of Versailles are world famous, and apparently receive over 6 million visitors a year. They're stunning gardens to visit, but I can't help but think

Sunbathing naked in public parks in Germany

I've learned it's practiced to sunbathe naked in public parks in Germany. But also in some parts of some parks. What are the general legal regulations about na

Planning a visit to the Redwood Forests?

I'm landing at the Arcata/Eureka airport (Northern California) and renting a car, but that's where I stop knowing what to do-- there are five parks within a sho

Park or lake with jogging and outdoor gym in Kuala Lumpur?

In many cities there's an obvious place to go for a run, such as along a beach front, around a lake, along the river, or some nice big park. In Kuala Lumpur th

Can you access the Roma Street Parklands from Roma Street Station, without a train ticket?

The Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane are located just on the north edge of the city centre, and feature a nice variety of plants, landscaped gardens, grass etc

Barbecuing in a public park in Athens

I will be visiting Athens with my family and I was thinking it would be nice to make a barbeque rather than eating out in a restaurant as we will do every night

Is a picnic at the Chateau de Versailles possible?

I will be visiting the Versailles Chateau on a Tuesday. I was wondering if it would be useful to take a picnic with me since I doubt the fare offered inside the

Is there a free public outdoor gym somewhere in Dalat, Vietnam?

I like to have a bit of a workout in those public gyms you find in parks in cities and towns around the world. I especially like to find ones with chin-up bars

In which European countries can I use disposable barbecues in summer? [closed]

I would like to know in which European countries can I use disposable barbecues in summer? My question focus on disposable BBQ because they h

What is a good area to head to in Lisbon's "Parque Florestal de Monsanto"? [closed]

I'd like to visit the "Parque Florestal de Monsanto" in Lisbon. But this is a very big (10 km2) park and I'm not not sure what area of the par

Jogging in Bucharest?

In Bucharest, which parks or areas are appropriate or well known for jogging? When I'm at home in London, I prefer not to Jog through the streets because of t

Nature trip in Germany [closed]

I am planning a trip to Germany for the end of September, any good place where to go? In particular, I would like to see some nice lakes.

Are you allowed to stay in London parks after closing time?

I notice that many London parks (Hyde, Regent's, etc) have closing times between 4pm-8pm. I'd like to stargaze at a park, but I'm not sure if I'll be chased out

Which botanical gardens can I visit in Shanghai?

Unfortunately many resources regarding this topic are in Chinese or behind paywalls. Especially when trying to find this while already in the country (firewall)

Is the Berlin Wall Section on the Sakharov Grounds Accessible at Night?

I am informed that the only known section of the Berlin Wall situated in Russia is on the grounds of the Andrei Sakharov Center. The centre itself is composed

Which Operating Ontario Parks lack gatekeepers?

This question excludes NON-Operating Parks (because they obviously lack gatekeepers) that I deselected in the map. My overly anxious grandparents (of age 77 a

What does "OCBC Skyway" stand for?

I've read all about the OCBC Skyway in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, but I can't find out what "OCBC" stands for, if anything.

Will the tulips in Holland still be in season in early June?

I do understand that the Dutch tulip fields are in full bloom to be beheld in all their glory from April to early May, but will there be any stunning Tulip fiel