The most scenic fall road trip in California, Highway 395 through the Eastern Sierra puts on a brilliant display of colors each fall. Having experienced fall in all its glory in New England, I was not expecting to be much impressed by the aspens, willows and cottonwoods native to the … Read More
Looking for the best things to do in Murano, Italy? If you are going to be spending two or more days in Venice, Italy, consider a day trip to one or more of the smaller outlying islands. Just a vaporetto ride away, the island of Murano makes for an amazing … Read More
Looking for the best day trips from Ljubljana? Ljubljana is a charming city in its own right. But the Slovenian capital also makes a great base for exploring the rest of the country, and even beyond! Read on to discover 20 wonderful day trips from Ljubljana for your Slovenia itinerary. … Read More
Las Vegas makes a great base from which to explore some of the best national parks in the USA. From Utah’s Mighty 5 to many of California’s incredible parks, there are more than a dozen national parks within reasonable driving distance of Vegas. While some national parks are close enough … Read More
Looking for the best things to do in Andalusia, Spain? We spent two blissful weeks touring Andalusia, Spain’s spectacular southern province, and loved every moment. There is so much to see and do in Andalusia that you could easily spend a lot more time here. But if you don’t have … Read More
Looking for the best day trips from Las Vegas? If you are planning to visit Vegas and you’ve set aside a few days in your itinerary to explore outside Sin City, good for you! Vegas is within day trip distance of some epic destinations, including national and state parks. You’ll be … Read More
The iconic drive through Vršič Pass in Slovenia is about both the destination and the journey. While the pass offers magnificent views and awesome hikes, the drive to get to Vršič Pass from Ljubljana or Lake Bled is spectacularly scenic as well. Read on to discover what to see and … Read More
Looking for a winter getaway in the great outdoors? Plan a trip to a national park! Read on to discover the most beautiful US national parks to visit in winter. Whether you are looking for cold weather national parks to enjoy winter sports and snow, or warm weather national parks … Read More
Visiting Škocjan Caves and Lipica Stud Farm on a day trip is one of the most fun things to do in Slovenia. Škocjan Caves is one of Slovenia’s foremost attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a visit to the cave system should definitely feature in your Slovenia itinerary. … Read More
