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The Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida.

Jacksonville to Miami drive: Best stops, distance & time

The best road trip stops on the Jacksonville to Miami drive are St Augustine, Daytona Beach and Cocoa Beach. The distance from Jacksonville to Miami is 351 miles, with a 5h30m driving time. Planning a Jacksonville to Miami road trip itinerary The Jacksonville to Miami…

Why do Australians put beetroot in burgers?

Whether it’s negligence, poor taste or pure evil, Australians often put slices of beetroot in burgers. Be prepared to ask for a burger without beetroot when you order. There comes a terrible time in every visitor’s trip to Australia when they encounter the terrorist attacks…

The Bombo Headland in Kiama, New South Wales.

Bombo Headland, Kiama: Why should I visit the Quarry Geological Site?

The Quarry Geological Site at Bombo Headland in Kiama shows off delightfully strange basalt columns being pounded by the ocean. Bombo Headland is one of several excellent sites along the 22km Kiama Coastal Walk in Kiama, New South Wales. It’s not as well-known as the…

Atlanta to Savannah drive: Distance, time & best road trip stops

The distance from Atlanta to Savannah by car is 248 miles, with a 3h30m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Atlanta to Savannah drive are High Falls State Park, Macon GA and Dublin GA. Planning an Atlanta to Savannah road trip itinerary…

Bronte Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Is Bronte Beach in Sydney named after the Brontë sisters?

Bronte Beach is one of the most popular in Sydney – it’s relatively close to the city centre and makes a handy midway stop on the 8km Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk. It’s a family favourite, too, largely due to the big park and playground…

Fort Worth to Austin drive: Distance, time and best stops

The distance from Fort Worth to Austin is 191 miles, with a 2h55m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Fort Worth to Austin drive are the Waco Mammoth National Monument, the Brazos River and the Kissing Tree Vineyards. Planning a Fort Worth…

What is the most dangerous snake in Australia?

Short answer The inland taipan or the eastern brown snake is the most dangerous snake in Australia, depending on your definition. Detailed answer All those scare stories you’ve heard about Australia being home to some seriously nasty snakes? Well, I’m afraid they’re probably true. Australia…

The dolphins coming in for a feed at Moreton Island, Queensland.

Tangalooma dolphin feeding, Moreton Island: Meeting wild dolphins in Queensland

Visitor tips for Tangalooma dolphin feeding on Moreton Island, Queensland. Learn how the evening wild dolphin encounter works, how to reach the island from Brisbane, and what to expect at this popular coastal attraction. Watching the Tangalooma dolphin feeding As the rangers stand at the…

Leo and Cleo, the room service robots at Hotel EMC2 in Chicago.

Hotel EMC2, Chicago: Robot room service, science-inspired rooms, restaurant & visitor tips

At Hotel EMC2 in Chicago, science meets hospitality in unusual ways. From laboratory-themed décor to robot room service delivered by Cleo and Leo, the hotel blends technology with playful design. Meeting the robots at Hotel EMC2 The lift stops unexpectedly on the 9th floor. Someone…

Wadi Shuwayhah, Hatta: Canyon views, desert scenery & the Hajar Mountains

Hidden among the rugged Hajar Mountains, Wadi Shuwayhah reveals a surprising canyon landscape of palms, pools and sheer rock walls – a dramatic contrast to the desert scenery surrounding Dubai. A simple game in a dramatic landscape Masood studies the ground carefully, searching for a…