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Inside the Museo Andes 1972 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Museo Andes 1972, Montevideo: a small museum with an extraordinary story to tell

The tiny red shoe on display at the Museo Andes 1972 shouldn't have the impact it does. On October 12th, 1972, Eugenia Dolgay bought a pair of shoes as a gift for her granddaughter when her flight from Montevideo to Santiago made an unscheduled weather…

Queenscliff Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Queenscliff Beach, Sydney: surfing, ocean pool and the Manly Worm Tunnel

Queenscliff Beach in Sydney is both really easy to find and incredibly difficult to find. It's easy because it's basically a continuation of one of the most famous beaches in Australia. And it's difficult because most people are looking for a separate beach entirely. Queenscliff…

Dallas to El Paso road trip: Drive time, distance and best stops

The distance from Dallas to El Paso by car is 635 miles, with a 9h24m driving time. The best road trip stops between Dallas and El Paso are Abilene TX, Midland TX and Balmorhea State Park. Planning a Dallas to El Paso road trip itinerary…

Hot air balloons above Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Fort Worth to Albuquerque drive: Distance, time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Fort Worth to Albuquerque drive are Wichita Falls TX, Amarillo TX and Santa Rosa NM. The distance from Fort Worth to Albuquerque by car is 623 miles, with a 9h13m driving time. Planning a Fort Worth to Albuquerque…

Fort Worth to Galveston drive: Best stops, distance & time

The best road trip stops on the Fort Worth to Galveston drive are Corsicana TX, Huntsville TX and Houston. The distance from Fort Worth to Galveston is 312 miles, with a 4h46m driving time. Planning a Fort Worth to Galveston road trip itinerary The Fort…

Anglesea Beach on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

Anglesea Beach, Great Ocean Road: surf lessons, swimming and what to do

Anglesea Beach is not generally regarded as the best on the Great Ocean Road. The likes of Bells Beach and Johanna Beach will always top it for surfing, while the likes of Childers Cove will win on the looks front. Anglesea Beach, however, is like…

Hovea Falls in John Forrest National Park near Perth, Western Australia.

Hovea Falls, John Forrest National Park: the best time to visit this Perth waterfall

In John Forrest National Park near Perth, Hovea Falls is best seen when there's water flowing in winter or spring. The 2.3km Hovea Falls walk will take you there. Hovea Falls in the John Forrest National Park, near Perth, is not your conventional waterfall. It…

Phoenix to Santa Fe road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

The distance from Phoenix to Santa Fe by car is 480 miles, with a 7h41m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Phoenix to Santa Fe drive are Petrified Forest National Park, El Malpais National Monument and Albuquerque. Planning a Phoenix to Santa…

Dallas to Albuquerque road trip: Drive time, distance & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Dallas to Albuquerque drive are Wichita Falls, Amarillo and Santa Rosa NM. The distance from Dallas to Albuquerque by car is 649 miles, with a 9h56m driving time. Planning a Dallas to Albuquerque road trip itinerary The Dallas…

The view from the Schnebly Hill Vista in Sedona, Arizona.

Tucson to Sedona road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

The best road trip stops on the Tucson to Sedona drive are Casa Grande, Phoenix and Camp Verde. The distance from Tucson to Sedona by car is 228 miles, with a 3h28m driving time. Planning a Tucson to Sedona road trip itinerary The Tucson to…