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The Bridge of Sighs in Oxford, South-East England.

Visiting the Bridge of Sighs (Hertford Bridge), Oxford: practical guide for first-timers

The Bridge of Sighs — officially Hertford Bridge — is a covered stone footbridge spanning New College Lane in central Oxford, connecting the old and new quadrangles of Hertford College. Designed by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson and completed in 1914, it is one of the…

St Louis to Philadelphia drive: Distance, time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the St Louis to Philadelphia drive are Indianapolis, Columbus OH and Pittsburgh. The distance from St Louis to Philadelphia is 886 miles, with a 13h18m driving time. Planning a St Louis to Philadelphia road trip itinerary The St Louis…

Philadelphia to Detroit road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Philadelphia to Detroit drive are Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Cedar Point. The distance from Philadelphia to Detroit by car is 584 miles, with an 8h54m driving time. Planning a Philadelphia to Detroit road trip itinerary A Philadelphia to Detroit…

The Rosa Parks Bus at the Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan.

The Rosa Parks bus: why this exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum will take your breath away

The Henry Ford Museum near Detroit is packed with landmark artefacts from American history. But it's a humble, old-fashioned bus that stops visitors in their tracks. After a series of big-hitting attractions – the bike shop where the Wright Brothers built the first plane, the…

Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona.

Phoenix to Tucson drive: Time, distance & best road trip stops

The distance from Phoenix to Tucson by car is 112 miles, with a 1h40m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Phoenix to Tucson drive are Casa Grande AZ, Picacho Peak State Park and Saguaro National Park. Planning a Phoenix to Tucson road…

Tucson to Tombstone AZ: Drive time, distance & best road trip stops

The best road trip stops on the Tucson to Tombstone drive are the Pima Air and Space Museum, Colossal Cave Mountain Park and the Holy Trinity Monastery Center. The distance from Tucson to Tombstone by car is 74 miles, with a 1h14m driving time. Finding…

The Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Indianapolis to Pittsburgh drive: Distance, time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Indianapolis to Pittsburgh drive are Dayton, Columbus and the West Virginia Penitentiary. The distance from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh by car is 359 miles, with a 5h33m driving time. Planning an Indianapolis to Pittsburgh road trip itinerary The Indianapolis…

Visiting Tropical World, Leeds, with children: An honest review

Tropical World in Leeds brings exotic animals and plants together inside a series of greenhouses. Why visit Tropical World? Tropical World in Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, is a hybrid of a zoo, aquarium and botanic gardens, housed in a series of greenhouses. It’s a…

Murphy's Haystacks on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Murphy’s Haystacks, Eyre Peninsula: How to get there and what to see

Planning a stop at Murphy’s Haystacks on the Eyre Peninsula? This guide explains what Murphy’s Haystacks are, how to get there, and why these unusual rock formations are worth a detour from the Flinders Highway. Murphy’s Haystacks is a strange rock formation just off the…

Almonta Beach in Coffin Bay National Park, South Australia.

Almonta Beach, Coffin Bay National Park: Wildlife, snorkelling and visitor guide

Planning a visit to Almonta Beach on the Eyre Peninsula? This guide explains what makes Almonta Beach special, the wildlife you can see, and whether you need a 4WD for Almonta Beach. Almonta Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in South Australia. It’s…