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Three games to play on road trips

Chances are, if you’re old enough to be going on a big road trip across Australia, South Africa or the United States, you’re probably a bit old for I Spy. But there will come an inevitable point on big journeys where you need to create…

Why American radio is the secret highlight of a US road trip

American radio stations provide endless entertainment on a road trip in the USA. From soft rock and country music to Spanish tunes and Christian broadcasts, the radio becomes an experience as memorable as the scenery. Radio as the soundtrack to a US road trip For…

National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, KY: Prices, hours & 2026 visitor guide

First time visiting the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky? This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the National Corvette Museum The story of the National Corvette Museum begins in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where a…

One of the many great beaches along Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Why the Great Ocean Road is Australia’s classic road trip

Why is the Great Ocean Road Australia’s classic road trip? Discover stunning coastal views, the 12 Apostles, and the best stops along the way. The kangaroos of Anglesea Golf Course It’s not the bunkers you have to look out for on the Anglesea Golf Course.…

The road to the Sierra Nevada mountains in Death Valley National Park.

A visit to the hottest place on earth: Death Valley, California

Brave the heat... My guide to visiting Death Valley, California — the hottest place on earth — covers top sights, safety tips, and when to visit. Las Vegas to Dante’s View Coming the back way from Las Vegas may have been a navigational error, but…

The Petersen Automative Museum in Los Angeles, California.

Petersen Automotive Museum, LA: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

First time visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum? This guide, updated in January 2026, covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Petersen Automotive Museum The Petersen Automotive Museum is at 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California.…

My Orlando Airport disaster

How picking my wife up at Orlando Airport suddenly got very complicated. Waiting for the flight to arrive in Orlando It was a foolproof plan. I knew it takes about ten minutes to get out of Orlando Airport once cases have been salvaged from the…

London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.

Las Vegas to Lake Havasu City drive: Distance, time & best route

Drive from Las Vegas to Lake Havasu City. Compare the short California route (153 miles) with the Arizona route, which includes Kingman and Hoover Dam. A detour to Lake Havasu City from Las Vegas Lake Havasu City in Arizona is one of the strangest places…

Punta Gorda to Tampa drive: Best stops, distance & time

Drive from Punta Gorda to Tampa (104 miles, 1h45m). Enjoy the gulf coast stops: Siesta Key, Sarasota (Ringling Museum), and Bradenton. Planning a Punta Gorda to Tampa road trip itinerary The Punta Gorda to Tampa drive heads up the west coast of Florida, offering plenty…

Parking guide: National Railway Museum, York

Parking guide for the National Railway Museum in York. Find details on on-site spaces, nearby car parks, and public transport access. This guide was checked and updated in January 2026. Important! The Road Train at the National Railway Museum is included within the Visit York Pass. If…