Lanzarote Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 or 4 Day Lanzarote Road Trip

Lanzarote Itinerary: How to Plan a 3 or 4 Day Lanzarote Road Trip

Out of all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is probably the most unique and striking. This is due in part to its arid, volcanic landscape and in other part to the impressive work of artist César Manrique, who designed several magnificent works aimed at creating harmony between nature, architecture, and art. I spent over three months…

Belize Itinerary: One Fun-Filled Week in Belize [2025 Update]

Belize Itinerary: One Fun-Filled Week in Belize [2025 Update]

Belize is one of my favorite countries for travel in Central America — it’s small enough that you can easily see the best of Belize in one week, perfect for a short getaway! In other Central American countries like Guatemala and Mexico, you’ll need at least two weeks at a bare minimum — and still just…

The Ultimate Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: 13 Best Stops Along the Way!

The Ultimate Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: 13 Best Stops Along the Way!

If golden sand beaches with white houses painted with pops of color propped off on cliffsides is your jam… the Algarve is truly a dream come true for you.  Tucked away in the southernmost nook of Portugal, the secret of the Algarve has long-since been spilled… but that doesn’t make an Algarve road trip any…

Cannes Itinerary: Make the Most of 2 Days in Cannes [2025]

Cannes Itinerary: Make the Most of 2 Days in Cannes [2025]

Most famous for its Cannes Film Festival, this charming French Riviera small town has grown a larger-than-life name recognition. But it’s so much more than this annual festival! After the star power of the festival has faded, charming Cannes remains a refined and sophisticated — but less frenetic — place to spend a few days…

The Ultimate 10 Day Coastal Maine Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

The Ultimate 10 Day Coastal Maine Road Trip Itinerary [2025]

I’ve been lucky enough to live within a 30-minute drive of the coast everytime i’ve lived in the U.S. As a California Bay Area native, I consider Big Sur and the Sonoma Coast extensions of my backyard — so you could certainly say I have high standards when it comes to coastal road trips. But…

How to Spend Two Days in Cinque Terre: Itinerary for 2025

How to Spend Two Days in Cinque Terre: Itinerary for 2025

A series of five seaside villages cascading down precarious cliffs, with narrow cobblestone alleys in between warmly-painted colorful homes — all with the scent of the sea. Sounds like a dream? It’s a living one: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Cinque Terre, the gem of Liguria. This beloved quintet of fishing towns, the…

2 Days in Pisa: Itinerary to Maximize Your Visit [2025]

2 Days in Pisa: Itinerary to Maximize Your Visit [2025]

Pisa may be best known for its iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa, but there’s more to the Tuscan city than its famous crooked tower.  Home to lovely medieval architecture, the world’s first university botanical garden, great museums, and amazing Tuscan restaurants, Pisa is a perfect Italian city to explore on a weekend trip — especially…

3 Days in Marrakech: Itinerary to Maximize Your Trip [2025]

3 Days in Marrakech: Itinerary to Maximize Your Trip [2025]

From the loud warbling of the call to prayer and the persistent calls of the men who run stalls in the souks constantly striking your ears, Marrakech is a cacophony and a shock to the senses. The sights, smells, and sounds of Marrakech are deeply layered, and not always pleasant: the pungent smell of incenses…

10 Days In Switzerland By Train: Your Epic Swiss Itinerary (2025)

10 Days In Switzerland By Train: Your Epic Swiss Itinerary (2025)

Switzerland is a land of ridiculous beauty, and the fantastic network of alarmingly on-time trains helps you zip around gorgeous landscapes without losing any time. Honestly, as a former New Yorker, I envy how an entire country’s train system runs so much better than a single city’s… but I digress. This Switzerland itinerary by train…