Planning a classic Croatian-Slovenia road trip? This is the ultimate 10 day itinerary for visiting Croatia and Slovenia. This ten day itinerary takes you on a journey from Dubrovnik Croatia to Ljubljana Slovenia. It’s a popular road trip route that’s dense with exciting cities, must see medieval villages, UNESCO-listed landmarks, and loads of old world … Read more
Planning a trip to Portugal and Spain? Here’s my guide to taking a fantastic 10 day road trip in southern Portugal and southern Spain. This 10 day Spain-Portugal itinerary takes you from Lisbon Portugal to Granada Spain. This popular road trip route is dense with exciting cities, must visit medieval villages, Moorish architecture, UNESCO-listed landmarks, … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting 30+ of France’s secret out-of-the-way towns, villages, and hidden gems, for the more discerning traveler. France is my favorite country in the world. Its small towns are so appealing and romantic — swathed in centuries old cobbled lanes, stone cottages and castles, and tumbling geraniums. You’ll be transported back in … Read more
Andalusia is a land rich in historic sites, cultural heritage, and appealingly diverse landscapes. It’s a romantic blend of must see hotspots, tiny whitewashed hill towns, glamorous Mediterranean resorts, and natural wonders. There’s a million reasons to visit Andalusia. But the glory of Andalusia is in its architectural amalgam of cultures. More than a millennium … Read more
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
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
Here’s my guide to the best spots for leaf peeping and fall foliage color in the Washington D.C. area, my home for over 20 years. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the D.C. region. As the leaves turn fiery colors, locals and tourists alike hike in local parks or … Read more
Thinking of unplugging on a rusticator vacation in Maine? Or need a dose of vintage seaside charm? If so, I have the perfect 10 day road trip itinerary for coastal Maine, often dubbed the “Lighthouse State.” The coast of Maine is abundantly beautiful, with secluded destinations, spectacular unspoiled scenery, and crisp bluebird days. As the … Read more