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Atlanta to Gainesville FL road trip: Best stops, drive time & distance

The best road trip stops on the Atlanta to Gainesville FL driver are Macon GA, Valdosta GA and White Springs FL. The distance from Atlanta to Gainesville FL by car is 332 miles, with a 4h48m driving time. Planning an Atlanta to Gainesville FL road…

Florence Falls in the Northern Territory's Litchfield National Park.

The best places in Australia to visit during the Northern Hemisphere summer

Broome, Exmouth, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Darwin and Uluru are the best bases for an Australian adventure during the British summer holidays. The seasons in Australia For many British travellers, the prime time to visit Australia is during the British winter – after all, the idea…

Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

How to see kangaroos in Australia: Where to look and when to go

First time trying to spot kangaroos in Australia? This guide explains where kangaroos live, the best places to see kangaroos, and the best time of day to find them in the wild. Do kangaroos live in Australia's big cities? As much as we’d like to…

The ruins of the Top Withens farmhouse on Haworth Moor, West Yorkshire.

Top Withens walk, Haworth: The quick way to Wuthering Heights

There is a quicker version of the Top Withens walk to the farmhouse that inspired Wuthering Heights. This guide - with photos - explains where the secret Top Withens car park is, and what to expect on the moorland hike. What is Top Withens? Top…

The swirling sands of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland.

How to go inside Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island | Which tour?

The only tour company allowed inside Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland, is Ocean Rafting. These high speed RIB tours from Airlie Beach sacrifice comfort and style for accessibility. What is Hill Inlet? You’ve probably seen Hill Inlet before. It’s that fabulously photogenic swirl of…

The remaining Heffalump Trap tree in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

Heffalump Trap, Ashdown Forest: How to find the Winnie the Pooh site

Google Maps has misplaced the site of AA Milne’s Heffalump Trap in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Here’s how to get to the real tree and hollow from the Winnie the Pooh books. What is the Heffalump Trap? The Heffalump Trap in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex,…

Summit One Vanderbilt in New York City, New York.

How to get cheaper ticket prices for Summit One Vanderbilt, NYC

Ticket prices for Summit One Vanderbilt are cheaper if you book via a third party rather than on the official site. This is why. Reduced entrance fee for Summit One Vanderbilt Summit One Vanderbilt is one of New York City’s top tourist attractions. From 336…

Whitby Abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Whitby Abbey: 2026 ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Perched above Whitby harbour, Whitby Abbey is a dramatic - and highly atmospheric - ruin with a lengthy history and coastal views. This practical 2026 visitor guide explains how to get there, opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility and the best times to visit, plus…

Personal recommendations for a short break in Athens, Greece

Democracy, drama, philosophy… Athens has given us an awful lot. And the traces of the ancient greats crop up surprisingly regularly in an otherwise gritty-but-buzzy modern city. Walking down a road past bars, street art and souvlaki joints, only to suddenly bump into the remnants…

Hiking along the Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand's South Island.

Heli-hiking on Franz Josef Glacier: Complete guide to New Zealand’s ultimate ice adventure

Stepping onto a 7,000-year-old river of ice, crampons crunching into brilliant blue glacier surfaces, ranks among New Zealand's most thrilling experiences. Franz Josef Glacier heli-hikes combine helicopter flights over the Southern Alps with guided treks through ever-changing ice formations, crevasses, and caves. The glacier moves…