Norfolk is steeped in Norman history, with traces of many medieval castles dotted around the county. It’s also where the British royals chill out at their Sandringham estate, and was a base for thousands of American airmen during World War Two. Within easy reach of London, there is lots to see along the way – as shown in this itinerary .

Australia’s Great Alpine Road is not normally a route you would choose in winter, unless you were headed for the Victorian snowfields. But that was the 4X4 itinerary chosen by Belgian adventurer Pascal Renes and a friend for a Melbourne-Sydney drive in the month of July. This is his diary of their journey. Day 1 (Approx 420 kms). Melbourne is a .