Category: Featured Destinations
Undiscovered Tuscany – 5 of the best places to visit in Tuscany
This article and video on undiscovered Tuscany highlights five of the best places to visit in Tuscany beyond Florence, Pisa and Siena (the most popular parts of this central region of Italy). Tuscany is a very special part of Italy—it's romanticized in movies, immortalized by famous authors and artists, and,...
Read moreVisiting Canyon De Chelly – Where wind, water and time have etched a masterpiece
Canyon De Chelly (pronounced Shay) might just be one of the most underrated attractions in the state known for its Grand Canyon. This road trip to Canyon De Chelly from Phoenix is about 300 miles to the northeastern part of the state and will take about 5 hours with no...
Read moreVisit Romania – 5 Incredible Places beyond Bucharest!
If you want to visit Romania, here are five incredible places beyond the capital city of Bucharest that you shouldn't miss. Romania is a country on the verge of popularity with international travelers. The country has some absolutely stunning scenery, while much of it is unspoiled by tourism. It is...
Read more10 Incredible places to visit in Germany
This compilation of places to visit in Germany has been forged after several road trips to many parts of the country. You’ll find lodging, restaurants, and sights listed, but only when I can highly recommend them. Germany is a place that weaves timeless tradition, stunning landscapes, idyllic villages and vibrant...
Read moreTop things to see and do in Phoenix, Arizona
This is a list (and video) of my favorite things to see and do in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is a massive metropolis that is surrounded by other large cities, such as Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and many others. This list and video are just going to focus on things to see...
Read moreCook In Tuscany leaves indelible mark on the culinary and traveling soul
Cook in Tuscany is a cooking school located in a rural hilltop village overlooking the fertile farmlands and rolling hills of Tuscany. This article is based on my own personal experience attending the week-long cooking school, which I found to be the perfect introduction to Tuscany. Attending Cook in Tuscany...
Read moreThese are some of the most Scenic Roads of Ireland
The scenic roads of Ireland are a road trippers nirvana. The angelic tapestry that forms Ireland’s landscape has taken thousands of years to weft and warp into a masterpiece that only nature could weave. The rural farmlands have sheep wandering aimlessly with cattle making their home in actual old homes....
Read moreTemecula: A more affordable and less pretentious option to Napa
Floating over vast vineyards through shallow valleys of rolling hills in a hot air balloon is a marvelous way to see the terroir that has made Temecula Valley a serious contender in the wine industry. The soil in the Temecula Valley does significantly better with Italian varietals, such as Sangiovese...
Read more12 Amazing travel photos that will inspire wanderlust in 2019
I believe travel to be nourishment for the soul. It has been my greatest educator. The 4th Century philosopher Saint Augustine encapsulated it well when he said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” The Italian poet Cesare Pavese said, "Traveling is...
Read moreVisiting Slab City and Salvation Mountain
Slab City, California and its focal point, Salvation Mountain, is one of the most bizarre and eclectic places I think I’ve ever visited. I learned of this off-the-grid community after reading a blog post on the Salton Sea, a nearby excursion I also visited while road-tripping from Temecula to Phoenix....
Read moreCentral Europe Road Trip Destinations from Prague
This is a Central Europe road trip destinations guide to my favorite off-beat places. Prague has become the most popular tourist destination in Central Europe, with over 7 million visitors a year, ranking 5th in all of Europe. With a world-class international airport and incredible proximity to many of the...
Read moreThings to see in Arizona beyond the Grand Canyon.
There so many things to see in Arizona beyond the mile-deep gorge in the ground known as the Grand Canyon. A whopping 6.3 million people came to Arizona last year (2017) to visit the Grand Canyon (up 2 million from just 10 years ago), but other things to see in...
Read moreVisit Wyoming: 8 Places not to miss!
If you're looking to visit Wyoming, we have highlighted 8 places that you should absolutely not miss! Forget big cities like New York, London or Tokyo. While these are fine places, nothing beats the natural splendor of the great outdoors. A visit to Wyoming is a perfect example, with sprawling...
Read moreQuintana Roo, Mexico at a Glance
Quintana Roo is located on the Yucatán Peninsula, along the stunning Caribbean coast. This Mexican state is probably best known for its long sandy beaches of Cancun, or the Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Quintana Roo is a haven for sun worshipers, adventure seekers and water enthusiasts. It’s place full of...
Read moreA Visit to the Surreal Part of Houston
One might not think of Houston, Texas as a quirky city, in fact, at first blush, it may seem like a pretty unremarkable place. However, if you peal back the layers you will find that Houston is teeming with weird places where surreal experiences seep into reality. In this post,...
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