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A road trip through the Baltic StatesOct 9, 2019 • 4 min read
Spend two weeks touring the Baltic States with this road trip, which takes in highlights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Road Trips
wildlife and natureThe hidden costs of #vanlifeÂOct 1, 2019 • 5 min read
I was sitting on a curb eating stale french fries when I first considered that sleeping at motels might actually be cheaper than traveling in my campervan…
wildlife and nature6 secret American road trips to add to your bucket listSep 27, 2019 • 4 min read
The United States is renowned for its plethora of jaw-droppingly beautiful stretches of highway. In fact, for many travelers, the very word "America" conjures…
wildlife and natureWhy British Columbia’s Powder Highway is ideal for frosty family funSep 26, 2019 • 7 min read
Make this the year you begin a tradition of family travel with a trip to the Powder Highway in the Canadian Rockies.
beachesAlternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise shipsSep 23, 2019 • 5 min read
There’s a lot to love about big cruise liners but they aren’t right for everyone. Find out how to explore Alaska by small ship, train or self-drive tour.
architectureMy Andalucia road trip: sights, sounds and tastes of SpainSep 23, 2019 • 8 min read
Majestic, mysterious Andalucia in southern Spain has long fascinated Caterina Hrysomallis. Here she recounts the stops on her road trip around the region.
sportsPass the turkey and the football: why Dallas is the best city to visit for ThanksgivingSep 20, 2019 • 3 min read
Football, food and 'dem Cowboys - why Dallas is the perfect destination to spend Thanksgiving.
beachesNicaragua's most remarkable beachesSep 16, 2019 • 5 min read
Nicaragua’s beaches have a little something to offer everyone! Here’s a short list of the most remarkable beaches in Nicaragua.
sportsCollege town showdown: ‘War Eagle’ vs. ‘Roll Tide‘ rivalry heads to the city streetsSep 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Nothing quite divides the state of Alabama like the words ‘Roll Tide’ or ‘War Eagle.’ But what happens when we head off the campuses and stack the cities of…
sportsCollege town showdown: Ann Arbor vs. ColumbusSep 13, 2019 • 3 min read
Columbus vs. Ann Arbor, two cities intrinsically linked thanks to the historic rivalry between Ohio State vs. Michigan. But off the field, which college town…
wildlife and natureWhy a trip to Nebraska is surprisingly wonderfulSep 13, 2019 • 5 min read
With fresh air, clean water, dark skies and good steaks you may not need much persuading to put a trip to Nebraska on your bucket list.
foodCollege town showdown: Can the midwest charm of South Bend best sunny Los Angeles?Sep 11, 2019 • 3 min read
LA's sunny skies, South Bend's midwest charm; nothing connects a pair of cities quite like a classic college football rivalry. Which city will come out on top…
architectureCollege town showdown: How does Norman stack up against Austin?Sep 9, 2019 • 4 min read
The college football game between the universities of Texas and Oklahoma is so heated teams don’t visit the rival town. In the spirit of the Red River Rivalry,…
wildlife and natureNorth Macedonia: how to explore this little-known gemSep 5, 2019 • 6 min read
North Macedonia is, on paper anyway, a new country. In 2019, this mountainous swath of land in the heart of southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula changed its…
beachesSights and sweets along the California coastSep 3, 2019 • 6 min read
From San Francisco to San Diego there’s 500 miles of the best scenery and ice cream in California. Here’s your roadmap to all of it.
sustainable travelHit O‘ahu’s highlights on a day trip from WaikikiAug 30, 2019 • 5 min read
On this one-day circuit of O'ahu you’ll find beachside towns, shrimp shacks, surfers, waterfalls and pineapple fields.
budget travelSpending diary: what I spent on a three-day road trip to BaltimoreÂAug 30, 2019 • 6 min read
With pit stops in Philadelphia and Ocean City, here's what our author spent on a three day road trip to escape New York City.
beerThe bachelor and bachelorette party destinations you've never heard ofAug 28, 2019 • 6 min read
Say goodbye to your single life in these unique bachelor and bachelorette party destinations.
artWhy Colchester should be your next London day tripAug 27, 2019 • 5 min read
Britain's first capital city is ideal for day trip; it's an hour from London and is full of history, charm and things to do.
artI’ve been everywhere (at least in Arkansas and Tennessee): A Johnny Cash road tripAug 20, 2019 • 6 min read
Most probably can’t remember the first time they heard Johnny Cash’s voice. Chances are, his deep bass has been a constant rumble through your life for…
foodAdventures in California’s San Luis Obispo CountyAug 13, 2019 • 4 min read
Located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo County is one of California’s largest wine regions. It also has more than 80 miles…
road tripsTravel with dogs: planning, flexibility are keyAug 9, 2019 • 5 min read
We had been on the road for 12 hours when we arrived in Sedona, Arizona, and had never even stopped to eat. A mistake in the itinerary had taken us far…