The University of Georgia Visitors Center in Athens serves as the central hub for all visitor information. Whether you prefer a self‑guided exploration or a complimentary guided bus and walking tour, our team is ready to help you experience the best of UGA.

Ringgold Information Center Dedicated to the life and works of Dr. Charles Stephenson, the Ringgold Information Center is a premier visitor’s hub in Northwest Georgia. The center showcases his pioneering medical achievements, community service, and lasting influence on the region. Located in Ringgold, the heart of Northwest Georgia, the center provides a welcoming space for visitors to discover the stories behind one of the area’s most influential figures. Guests are invited to relax on the co

Monroe Visitors Center Start your visit by stopping at the Monroe Visitors Center, where you’ll find up‑to‑date brochures, detailed maps, and knowledgeable staff ready to share insider tips about the city. The Monroe Museum, established by a dedicated volunteer committee of local residents and sustained by generous community support, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and culture of Monroe, Georgia. Our exhibit unfolds along a dynamic timeline that begins with the Native

There is something about London that brings out our inner tourist geek. Dont fight it; its okay to give in.Have a Drink at a ClassicClaridges London isnt know for chatty bartenders, but these gentleman can tell a story.The ConnaughtMake like James Bond and order the best martini this city has to offer.The LanesboroughFeeling grand? Put on airs over a glass of Champagne and a view of the park.Browns HotelLive jazz and sizzling Terence D

Dear Fathom: I travel for the food. And I cant stand hearing, were booked when I call for a reservation: I only have two nights in London and I want to eat at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal. Also, how can I be treated like a regular when its my first (and probably only) time someplace?We feel your pain and know the frustration. So we turned to the most gracious restaurateur we know, Rita Jammet, who used to own the much-missed French restauran

Dear Fathom: Im sick. And Im away from home. What should I do?When youre traveling, the last thing you want to do is get sick. But new climates, new cuisines, and stale airplane air can bring you down, to say nothing of skiing mishaps and ankles twisted on cobblestones. As for pre-planning for medical care, who does that? We usually think of doctors and hospitals when its too late. We asked Dr. Mark Melrose, co-founder of Urgent Care Manhat

There are so many unpleasant things about getting on a plane. The way your body feels when you land tops the list. One of our best tips for easing muscle tension in-flight involves T Spheres aromatherapy massage balls. We asked our pal, T Spheres creator Stephanie Whittier, for five easy tips that can work with any small ball that you like to stash in your travel bag. 1. Hands: Start by taking a deep breathe, allowing the aromathe

Tis the season ... to start freaking out about bringing babies on a plane. Fathom contributor (and mom!) Laura House shares tips on traveling with extra bagage.As with any of your childs firsts, flying is one for the baby book. And, like other landmark events — solo night in the nursery, eating solid foods — its totally panic-inducing for parents. Ready or not, many will take their first flight as a family over the holidays. Unf

We were so impressed with Dr. Mark Melroses medical advice for travelers that we went back for more quick fixes for common travel ailments.1. Food Poisoning or Stomach Virus?Ive been up all night on the toilet. Do I have food poisoning or a stomach virus?Lets start with the cure. Regardless of the cause, once you are ill, prevent dehydration by frequently sipping clear liquids such as purified water, sports drinks, chicken broth, or flat g

Dear Fathom: I travel a lot for business and find it impossible to keep a healthy lifestyle on the road. When most of my time is spent driving on highways in the middle of nowhere, I can go days without seeing a non-chain restaurant, nevermind a juice bar. How do I keep from turning into a fluorescent orange cheese curl?Rest-stop fro-yo and French fries for breakfast? Ive been there. Recently. Long hours on the road plus back-to-back m

Dear Fathom: Ive been all over, but never to Italy. (Embarrassing, I know.) We have two weeks, and we want to see as much as possible — Rome, Venice, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast — but we also want it to feel like a vacation and see what la dolce vita is all about. And of course we want to get far off the typical tourist route.For starters, no embarrassment. The important thing is that youre going. Italy is great for travelers. For

You can see it all while taking it easy in French Polynesia. The only things you need are sunscreen and a dream.- Have breakfast delivered to your over-water bungalow by outrigger canoe.- Swim with giant sea turtles in a private lagoon (at Le Meridiens turtle sanctuary).- Arrange a motu picnic, a traditional Tahitian meal prepared on the beach of a small islet. Dont forget the locally brewed Hinano beer.- Catch the wind: kite-surf, windsurf

Traveling can be exhilarating and exhausting, inspiring and intimidating all at once. But with every personal connection the world gets smaller and more navigable. All it takes is one compelling tale about Ouagandougou, and going there suddenly seems easy.At Fathom, we have three missions. One: To help you indulge your love of travel whether youre on the road or staying home. Two: To narrow down the endless options (hotels, sites, destinati

Around here, we believe in the art of packing well. Were just of two minds about the best method for doing it. We fall into two factions: the roll and the flat pack. So we held a pack-off with a Rimowa suitcase and a massive pile of stuff (both essential and excess) at the Standard High Line Hotel in New York City and captured it on camera. Which is the best? Thats up to you, wanderer.Im Stephanie March, and Im a roller. Its a space saver a

Weve been everywhere this year — from the North to the South Poles, with a quick stop in outer space. It wasnt easy to narrow down the passport stamps to 24 stories, but we had fun taking a spin around the world and a stroll down memory lane. NORTH AMERICABreak Into the JFK Terminal Time ForgotFinger-Lickin Alabama Food TourLake Austin Spa Resort: The TreatmentVegas: I Did It AllLook Up! Flying High at the New Mexico Ba

Theres no end to our quest for self-improvement — the urge to do everything better, smarter, faster, cooler. In this spirit, weve compiled our 24 best packing tips and tricks — some old standbys, some new hacks — to get you from A to B and back to A with a little more spring in your step and a little less sag in your shoulders.GET PACKING

When cramming life into one checked bag and one personal item or chucking supplies in the trunk, its best to make every cubic inch count. These suitcases, duffles, everyday, and specialized bags do just that. HOW TO PACKEssential packing tips: Once you get the back, use it right.

Were gearing up for The Coachella Music & Arts Festival, two weekends of live music, soaring desert temperatures, camping, carpooling, and crowd theatrics. Music vet Maura Johnston provides a primer.INDIO, California – Since its humble beginnings in the late 90s, Coachella has become the opening bell for summer festival season, a three-day affair where rocks biggest names hold communion under the endless desert sky, surrounded by swayi

At Fathom, were all about mixing the practical with the inspirational. And when it comes to travel planning, we get equally as excited using high-tech maps as we do we do handwriting (analog!) postcards.With that in mind, we present the 24 Best Travel Apps that help us pack our bags and see the world.Map makers, route planners, packing list, emergency and social calls: We anticipated your every on-the-road need. You will already know s

Sooner or later, travelers will find themselves with a layover in Hong Kong en route to a farther destination in the southern hemisphere, as contributing editor Kate Donnelly did recently. Dont stay at the airport. Go to town. Literally: Heres a checklist, good whether you have a few hours or one night.HONG KONG – Arriving in Hong Kong is exhilarating: a mix of jet-lagged euphoria, loopy circadian rhythms, and sheer excitement. Hong Kong is