Leslie Livingston 
Looking for some day trips and weekend getaways from Bilbao Spain? Bilbao makes an excellent base for touring or road tripping in northern Spain. This Bilbao day trip guide takes you to some of the beautiful towns and destinations in northern Spain. Bilbao is a small city beautifully situated amid rolling green hills and mountain … Read more
“Everyone who has visited the Basque Country longs to return; it is a blessed land.” — Victor Hugo, French novelist From its diverse landscapes to its vibrant art scene and UNESCO-recognized treasures, the Basque region of Spain will leave you in awe. You have gorgeous green landscapes. The food is out of this world. You … Read more
Want to take a classic Spanish road trip? This is the ultimate 10 day itinerary for a journey from Madrid to Seville. This popular Spain road trip route is dense with exciting Spanish cities, must see medieval villages, Moorish architecture, UNESCO-listed landmarks, and loads of old world Spanish charm. This ten day in Spain itinerary … Read more
Planning a trip to southern France? Welcome to one of Europe’s most famously picturesque regions. It’s the perfect place to take a road trip. And my recommended 10 day itinerary takes you to the drop dead gorgeous regions of Occitanie and Provence. This stunning road trip route is dense with amazing must see medieval villages, … Read more
It’s only a 6 hour drive from Milan to Rome. But this well-traveled route is dense with amazing must see medieval villages, ornate palazzos, Roman ruins, and sublime treasures of the Renaissance. There’s plenty of great destinations in Italy to explore along the way. This super detailed 10 day itinerary takes you to them. It’s … Read more
The United States is an enormous and engaging country, with a diverse range of breathtaking travel options. From sea to shining sea, the country offers exciting cites, incredible eye popping landscapes, and historic landmarks. There are too many must see places to list in a single blog post. But if you’re looking for a starting … Read more
Obsessed with the sublime Leonardo da Vinci? Welcome to the club. So is much of society, judging from the lines to view the tourist-industry-gold Mona Lisa at the Louvre. In this Leonardo guide, I give you an overview of Leonardo’s life. And I take you on a tour of his entire body of paintings — … Read more
Considering a trek to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa? And wondering why the Leaning Tower leans? This monument is one of Italy’s most photographed landmarks due to its perilous slant. It’s almost akin to visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The off kilter Leaning Tower became popular purely because of bumbling mistakes. The … Read more
Planning a trip to the charming Tuscan town of Pisa? Many travelers make a day trip from Florence to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there’s more to this town than its iconic tower. Pisa offers a wealth of cultural attractions for art and history enthusiasts. Beyond the Leaning Tower, you’ll find the … Read more
Are you looking for an affordable vacation in the amazingly beautiful city of Florence Italy? Look no further! Here’s my guide to the best free things to do in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Florence is my favorite art cities in Europe. It’s an amazing place to wile away a long weekend taking in … Read more