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Is there free parking at Warwick Castle?

Parking is not free at Warwick Castle, unless you're staying at the on-site accommodation. Here's how much it costs... To skip the explanation and buy Warwick Castle tickets, head this way. If you are planning a visit, parking at Warwick Castle is not entirely straightforward.…

castles, driving, England, UK, West Midlands

Sue the T-Rex inside the Field Museum, Chicago.

Ultimate guide to parking at the Field Museum (Chicago)

The Field Museum sits at 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, in the heart of Chicago’s Museum Campus. Parking on the Museum Campus is operated by the Chicago Park District and managed by Standard Parking. On special event days such as Bears games, concerts, or festivals,…

Chicago, driving, Illinois, museums, USA

Hampton Court Palace in London, England.

Guide to parking at Hampton Court Palace

If you’re planning to visit Hampton Court Palace, it’s best to go by public transport, as on-site parking is limited. However, if you insist on taking the car, this guide to parking at Hampton Court Palace should help you find the right spot. On-site parking…

driving, England, London, palaces, UK

Parking at Battle Abbey, Sussex: what you need to know

Battle Abbey was built on the site of the Battle of Hastings. It's one of Britain's most historic sites. But parking can be confusing for visitors. Battle Abbey location and access The site features a large pay-and-display car park situated near the entrance by the…

driving, England, history, South-East England, Sussex, UK

How I got trapped in Guam’s Ritidian Point Wildlife Refuge

A long layover, tiredness and a Japanese map almost lead to disaster in Guam… A layover in Guam Around the world, there are some places we never spend time in by choice. Nonetheless, we’re forced to tackle them through inconveniently long layovers between connecting flights.…

driving, Guam, Pacific Islands, stopovers

Sign at Slope Point on New Zealand's Catlins Coast.

Discover nature’s beauty on New Zealand’s Catlins Coast

Very few people need to drive along New Zealand’s Catlins Coast. And that’s what makes the road trip so enjoyable. Native birds at Kaka Point The noise along the muddy tracks near Kaka Point is extraordinary. Glimpses of wing and tail can be caught amongst…

driving, New Zealand, Otago, South Island, Southland, waterfalls, wildlife

Why leaf-peeping is not just for old people

Driving through New England, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, the joy of autumn colours reveals itself. What is leaf-peeping? Up until I actually tried it, I’d treated the concept of “leaf-peeping” with utter contempt. For the uninitiated, the general concept works as follows: You drive…

Boston, driving, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, USA

Some random observations about driving in the US

Americans drive differently, you know. The following random thoughts were ones that sprung to mind as I drove from Boston to Chicago. They’re not entirely based on this trip – a lot of these things I’ve noticed on other big US drives as well. Not…

driving, USA

Penguins arriving at the Oamaru blue penguin colony, New Zealand.

Christchurch to Oamaru drive: The best things to do on the way

The itinerary from Christchurch to Oamaru spans 300km, highlighting key stops like the International Antarctic Centre, Lake House at Ashburton, and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Visitors can enjoy Oamaru's Victorian Precinct and conclude by watching the Blue Penguin Colony at sunset.

Canterbury, Christchurch, driving, New Zealand, Oamaru, Otago, South Island

A Route 66 gift shop in Williams, Arizona.

Las Vegas to Williams, AZ: Best stops, distance & drive time

The best road trip stops on the Las Vegas to Williams drive are Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and Kingman. Planning a visit to Williams, Arizona Williams, Arizona, is one of the more appealing stops on Route 66. It has something of an Old West feel,…

Arizona, driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA