Zip line through rainforest canopies, hike around steaming volcanoes, go on guided wildlife walks, relax in natural hot springs, go canyoning or whitewater rafting, and unwind on Costa Ricaโs white, sandy beaches. On this 10-day Costa Rica itinerary, you can do all of these things and more. We spent two weeks in Costa Rica and […]
On this southern Spain and Portugal itinerary, visit Seville, Cรณrdoba, Granada, Ronda, and the Algarve. This itinerary can be done all year, but it is best in the spring and fall. We wrote this itinerary after several trips to Spain and Portugal, combining our favorite experiences in Andalusia and the Algarve. Start in Seville, a […]
Cruise the Milford Sound, hike Royโs Peak in Wanaka, go kayaking in Abel Tasman, spend a few days in Queenstown, drive the Southern Scenic Route, go wine tasting in Marlborough and Central Otago, soar over the glaciers from Franz Josef, and go on one of best road trips in the world. On this 3-week New […]
For first timers to Portugal, Lisbon, Porto, and the Algarve typically top the โmust-see list.โ With 10 days in Portugal, you have enough time to visit these three places and add on a day trip to Sintra. In this guide, we lay out a detailed Lisbon, Porto, and Algarve itinerary. We cover the best things […]
If youโre planning a New Zealand North Island itinerary, this guide offers flexible routes for 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, and 2 weeks. Whether itโs your first visit or a return trip, these itineraries balance iconic highlights with lesser-known local gems. We have road tripped through the North Island three times, exploring from the […]
2 days in Sydney is the perfect amount of time to see all the top attractions without hurry. From the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and much more, youโre bound to check off some bucket-list destinations. In this guide, we lay out a 2-day itinerary for visiting Sydney. We cover the best […]
We have visited New Zealand three times, and in this guide, we provide three different ways to plan a two-week South Island itinerary. There’s a lot to see and do on the South Island, and this guide gives you the opportunity to pick the road trip that best fits your interests. Two of these itineraries […]
With 10 days on the South Island of New Zealand, you have just enough time to visit several top spots. Queenstown, Wanaka, the Milford Sound, and seeing Aoraki / Mount Cook (New Zealandโs tallest mountain) all top the list, but you also have the option to add on the Southern Scenic Route, Akaroa, Abel Tasman, […]
Samoa and American Samoa are two countries that sit side-by-side in the South Pacific. They are separated by the International Date Line but share a lot of similarities. If you are planning your Samoa and American Samoa itinerary, there are multiple ways to do it. The biggest factors are where you are coming from and […]
For those who want to tour the highlights of Bali in less than a week, this 5 day Bali itinerary is the best way to do it. Bali is a tropical paradise that has become well-popularized due to its photogenic beaches, mountains, rice fields, and waterfalls. The island contains a rich culture featured within its […]
If you are planning your Tuscany itinerary, there are a lot of things to consider. How long should you spend here? Where should you stay? Should you rent a car? What towns are worth visiting? We have visited Tuscany twice. The first time was in July 2014. We spent a week in Tuscany, spending a […]
With Christmas lights sparkling over the city streets, ice rinks and Christmas markets popping up throughout town, Christmas themed afternoon tea, and pubs and restaurants decorated for the holidays, December is a magical time to visit London. This London Christmas itinerary combines the most festive places in London with Londonโs top sights. Youโll visit Westminster […]
If you are planning your Dolomites itinerary, there is an overwhelming amount of information to processโฆboth on the internet and in guidebooks. We want to simplify that for you. In this guide, we share with you the top experiences in the Dolomites, how to organize them day-by-day, and then how to put this all together […]
In this guide, learn how to spend 2 days in Paris. We cover the top sights to visit, how to get around, where to stay, and of course, how to plan your time. If you are planning your first visit to Paris, this Paris itinerary is perfect for you. With 2 days in Paris, you […]
If you are planning to spend one day in Venice, there are several ways to do it. Do you want to spend the day visiting the top sights in Venice, such as St. Markโs Basilica, Dogeโs Palace, and the Rialto Bridge? Or would you prefer to skip the crowded, touristy sights and instead, go on […]
If you are planning your first trip to Venice, this Venice itinerary is perfect for you. With 2 days in Venice, you have just enough time to visit the highlights of this beautiful city and stroll the canals. Tour Doges Palace, visit St. Markโs Basilica, drift through the canals on a gondola, and explore the […]
St. Thomas and St. John are two of the three main US Virgin Islands. These two islands sit side by side and are connected by a short ferry ride, and together they make a fantastic Caribbean getaway. On this US Virgin Islands itinerary, learn how to plan the perfect one week trip to these two […]
Yellowstone and Grand Teton are two of the most popular national parks in the USA. These two parks sit by side and together they create an incredible vacation destination. Hike into the Tetons, explore the geyser basins and hot springs in Yellowstone, and spot elk, bison and bear as you tour the parks. If you […]