On our road trip through The Netherlands, we took the opportunity to visit these picturesque villages that seem to come out of a fairy tale, like Edam. We were lucky enough to arrive on the day of the cheese market. The visit was great. A fairytale village with a medieval market, it’s the perfect combination! What…
Utrecht is a city that left us with a good impression. On a Utrecht weekend trip, you can find many places to visit, things to do, and varied gastronomical adventures! You can have a beer in a church, take a boat ride on the canal, explore a museum with a flashlight, or enjoy a beautiful…
Giethoorn is a fairytale village in Holland surrounded by water. This wonderful Dutch village is located in the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Even a Giethoorn day trip will leave you with many things to see. What is most striking are the numerous thatched-roof buildings, the number of bridges linking the different islands, and how green it…
Santa Rosa is a small town of about 3,000 inhabitants. It is located near the central point of Route 66, and its charm is, precisely, to have the traditional style of the old Mother of Highways. This article tells you what to see in Santa Rosa and its surroundings. Route 66 Auto Museum As soon…
The Turquoise Trail is a scenic route full of great attractions that starts about 30 miles from Alburquerque and links this city with Santa Fe, New Mexico. Actually, this route starts in Tijeras and ends in San Marcos. Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Madrid, and Cerrillos are the most important places to visit. This article tells you…
Evora and Estremoz are two places with Elvas you must visit in Portugal. You have to dedicate at least a whole day to Evora, and Estremoz is ideal for visiting on Saturday morning when there is a flea market. As I told you in the Elvas post, during our visit to these beautiful places in…
Not sure what to give? Think about their likes and favorite activities. For example, do you have a traveling friend? Do you have a friend who loves traveling by van or motorhome? Do you want to give a gift to a person who likes to go camping or hiking in the mountains? Do you want…
Ireland is a fantastic place, affordable enough to go around in 2-3 weeks. In this post, I want to share with you our 21-day itinerary around the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. And here you have how to plan a trip to Ireland on your own. Read on, take note, and start planning your…
Ireland and Northern Ireland are two countries that you have to visit. In this post, you will find a quick guide with all the tips to travel to Ireland on your own. Discover the Emerald Isle, its cliffs, national parks, picturesque towns and cities, pubs, and people. It is a place that you will undoubtedly…
The ideal road trip awaits you in the north of Spain, with beautiful beaches along the coast, mountains, and beautiful places wherever you decide to stop. This destination is undoubtedly a ‘top’ among travelers every year. It never gets old-fashioned! The northern part of Spain has a lot to offer. This article will focus on…
Are you plotting a road trip through California? If you’d rather visit hidden gems rather than the main tourist highlights, chances are you’re currently on the lookout for unique places to check out during your trip. From whacky metal statues in the desert to volcanic bubbling mud pots and caves hidden amid pinnacles, these are…
Big Sur is easily one of the most scenic drives in the world and a must when visiting California. Boasting a rugged coastline to the west and towering mountains to the east, this 90 mile-long drive guarantees stunning views galore every mile of the way. Even though the drive is relatively short, the road trip…
Thinking about an RV or camper van Trip? Do you want to rent a camper van? In this post, we tell you how to rent a camper van or a motorhome with Yescapa. Yescapa is a peer-to-peer RV rental. Yescapa connects holidaymakers with local camper and RV owners across Europe through its secure platform. And…
This post will give you all the necessary tips to plan a road trip on your own. If road trips are what you like the most or want to try them, read on, we’ll tell you everything! As you well know, we love road trips; we don’t conceive a better way to enjoy the trips…
In today’s post, we tell you our experience and opinion about the Barbecue Weber Q1200 after a year of using it to travel and on the home’s terrace. One of the things I enjoy the most is when we go around with the van and have a good barbecue. I am very classic and always…
You’re going on a road trip and want to keep your drinks and food cold? Do you need an extra small fridge for your camper van or motorhome, or are you looking for something for your car or camping? Then you need a portable 12-volt fridge. Don’t know which one to choose? Read on; we…
The Tropicfeel Shell backpack is the brand’s latest creation and has a way of organizing the backpack, which will leave you amazed. Also, it is an ideal size to use on a day-to-day basis for weekend trips and backpacking. Let me show you! This post will tell you my opinion about the Tropicfeel Shell backpack,…
In today’s post, I will tell you about the visit to Oatman, Arizona. A must-visit town for those who travel the old Route 66 or take a trip along the United States West Coast. Oatman is the typical western town and among its curiosities is that there are burros (donkeys) roaming the streets, and they…
The West Coast of the United States is a blast, and it’s the perfect mix of big cities, national parks, and beaches. In a week, you can ski, surf, hike, swim, go to a large shopping center, and try all – or almost all – the flavors of the world. In this post, you will…
Death Valley, a visit to the California desert Death Valley is a desert and a National Park located in southeastern California, about 240 kilometers west of Las Vegas, and a must-visit place for travelers on Route 66, Las Vegas, or the West Coast of the United States. Itinerary from Las Vegas Below I tell you…
Today, we will go back a few thousand years and visit the Petrified Forest National Park. A must-visit place for Route 66 travelers visiting Arizona and the American West Coast. Here is the complete Guide to Route 66 with village-by-town information from Chicago to Los Angeles. What is the Arizona Petrified National Park? Petrified Forest…
The Algarve and Alentejo area in southern Portugal will make you fall in love. There are beaches for everyone, from small, crowded coves to giant, virtually empty beaches. You can go kayaking, snorkeling, surfing. Southern Portugal is a mind-blowing place! The Best Beaches in Southern Portugal Every time I approach the sea and have the…
Do you want to know what you will see during your road trip to Route 66? We leave here the complete itinerary that we have made. If your idea is to start in Chicago, it’s effortless; instead of starting with day one, start with the 14th, with visits to this magnificent American city. US Route…
The small medieval town of Sarlat in the Dordogne, Perigord Noir area, is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the region. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start! We’ve made things easy by creating a list of what we think are some of the…
With this fantastic 9-day itinerary from Madrid to Alsace, you can road-tripping France by car anytime. With stops in Bordeaux, Paris, and the Alsace, to finish knowing the Dalí Museum in Figueras (Spain) on the last day of our trip. I’ll tell you everything in more detail here below. Road Trip planning 9 days driving…
Brittany is a French region you’ll fall in love with. This post will tell you the main attractions and how to plan a 4-day road trip through South French Brittany from Nantes. It’s a 240-kilometer itinerary that you can do in 4 days in the South of Brittany. This road trip starts in Nantes and…
This post tells you the itinerary of the road trip through England and Scotland in 23 days. On our trip in our car from Madrid, we traveled more than 8,000 kilometers! You can read our initial planning here. You will see that it has had some changes because they made us a recommendation and we…
In a previous post, I told you about all the interesting things to see and do in Edinburgh. In today’s post, I will tell you about what to see in the surroundings of Edinburgh and on the way to Stirling. Now it’s the turn of the stretch between Edinburgh and Stirling. Let’s start! How many…
The North Coast 500 is a circular Scotland route that starts and ends in Inverness. It’s approximately 500 miles (about 800 kilometers) long and has the Scottish Highlands’ most astonishing landscape. The first-day stretch road trip on North coast 500 is from Inverness to Applecross, but we extended to the Isle of Skye. Read: 5…
We had been on a road trip for a few days in England and Scotland and were on our way to Glencoe. We got up very early that morning because we had a bad night… We slept in the tent, and although the location was very bucolic, we were quite unprotected. Moreover, it had been…
Today, we discuss an extraordinary trip and how to visit the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. Whether you’re traveling to Las Vegas or you’re going to Los Angeles, or you’re road-tripping US Route 66, or you go to Yellowstone Park, or even if you’re going to be 1000 km around the Grand Canyon, I…
In the last article, we told you about what to see from Edinburgh to Stirling. Today, we continue this fabulous road trip from Stirling to Glencoe, a town tragically known for the Glencoe massacre that we’ll talk about a little more later. We start in Stirling in the morning, I do not know if I…
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the city that receives the most tourism in the country. It has an exciting history, a lot of charm, and curious traditions. In this post, we tell you what to see and do in Edinburgh. It’s the first part; in other posts, we will continue to expand the…
Here’s our first selection of music to travel and enjoy on your road trips. 200 songs perfect for travel by car. I don’t know if you’ll be the same way of thinking like me, but music is a key factor for me while I’m traveling. There are indeed times when what I need is a…
We did this road trip travel music compilation a long time ago, and today we’re bringing you a music compilation to road-tripping U.S. Route 66. These songs are the ones you can listen to on our Podcasts about Route 66. There’s plenty of variety of music to travel around Route 66. If you’re organizing your…
In this post, I want to share our trip to Berlin and the best things to do in this city in 3 days, plus 1-day to visit Potsdam by bike; you’ll love Potsdam! We visited Berlin for 3 days. It was part of our road trip across Germany in 15 days (check out the itinerary). Best…
In this post, you will find the information to travel to Germany by camper van, car, or RV (motorhome). We tell you our 15-day itinerary in the van, the places we visited, and where we stayed at night—everything you need to know to plan your road trip. Germany is an amazing country, with big cities,…
If you are thinking of visiting the Dordogne – Perigord, you have to read this post. It is a practical guide to visit this region and plan your trip to one of the most beautiful provinces of France (said by the French themselves) In the previous post, I described the 7-day road trip itinerary around…
In today’s post, we want to share our tips for traveling by van for the first time. We have learned some of them based on trial and error, and others, you may find quite obvious, but I’m sure they will be useful to you on your road trips. After two years of traveling by van,…
This post will find everything you need to take to travel in a camper van, RV, or motor home. Of course, it all depends on your van type and its space and organization. Read this post on beginner van travel tips. Campervan rental in Europe The Best Travel Fridges What to Take For a Van…
Today, I bring you the second part of the most beautiful villages in the south of France. Although I sincerely hope to increase this list with more awesome villages. On our road trip along the French Cote d’Azur, we visited some villages listed as the most beautiful in France and others that recommended us along…
Visiting the most beautiful villages in the south of France is something you have to do. In general, you will like visiting France for many reasons, it is a beautiful and safe country, and for us, it also has a border with Spain, which allows us to go by car and make a route very…
Marseille is one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Europe, a destination that can’t be missed. This city has something for everyone with an incredible view of the Mediterranean sea and the Capital of Côte d’Azur. Whether you are looking to party with friends or enjoy some time off on your own, there are…
Are you planning to visit the Cote d’Azur? It’s a nice road trip through the “Blue Coast” French Riviera in southern France. Here, we will tell you the itinerary that we do, the French Riviera towns and cities that we visited, what you can see, where to stay, curiosities, and more. Let’s get started! 10-Day…
I want to tell you about our road trip through the Dordogne – Périgord in a camper van in today’s post. A 7-day Dordogne Valley road trip we loved, and we’re sure you’ll love it too. France is home to incredible areas, well-preserved medieval villages, and gastronomy that is a World Heritage. In the Dordogne-Perigord…
In today’s post, I want to talk to you about the prettiest villages of the Dordogne. Those villages included in the list are among the most beautiful villages in France, and you will definitely want to visit them. In Dordogne – Perigord Noir (Black Perigord) you will find that practically all the towns and cities…
Guimaraes is one of those little cities you must visit at least once in your lifetime. It is in the northern part of Portugal, 120 kilometers from Vigo and about 60 km from Porto. It is a fantastic excursion if you visit Porto for a few days. Porto is a beautiful city with gorgeous villages…
Porto is one of those cities you must visit at least once in your life. This city gives the whole country its name; I’m sure it will captivate you from the walks through the Ribeira neighborhood to the wines of the same name. From the monuments to gastronomy. This trip will be an unforgettable one….
Porto is a beautiful city that surprises everyone who visits it. The city of Porto in northern Portugal is an amazing city you must visit. You can spend two fantastic days or more, and you don’t get bored. In this post, I will tell you the best things to do in Porto and a few…
We’ve finally been able to take 15 days to visit Portugal. We already knew we were coming back to visit Portugal because we had just visited Porto and Lisbon, but we had never been able to take a couple of weeks to get to know Portugal properly. This post will tell you our planning and…
Today, I’m going to tell you about Outlander’s sites, where the TV show based on the books of the writer Diana Gabaldon was filmed and the book’s places. We were fortunate and visited them on a road trip through Scotland in 15 days. If you follow the Outlander TV show, you will surely like this…
On our road trip through Scotland, one of the things we wanted to see was the Highland Games. They are very curious and different games that we are used to. These traditional games mix the party and display strength and skill with dance contests and pipers competitions. It is an exciting event to get to…
Aberdeen, The Granite City north-east of Scotland, will surprise you. Many travelers visiting Scotland pass by and do not even include this area on their journey. But we certainly loved it, the people we met there were wonderful, and the surrounding area was worth a visit. Read: Tour of Scotland in 15 days by car…
Today, I want to show you the best castles in Scotland that YOU have to visit on a road trip through this fantastic country, and I’m sure you will want to visit them. As many of you already know, Scotland is one of my favorite countries in the world. Yes, I know it has cloudy…
Planning a trip to Scotland? Today we propose a road trip through Scotland in 15 days. During these 15 days, you will have the opportunity to know the must-see places of this beautiful country. Plus, I’ll leave you the itinerary we made and lots of recommendations so you can organize your own trip to: The…
Bordeaux, the Aquitaine region’s capital, is a city in southwestern France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has also been on the list of recommended cities to visit by Lonely Planet, and we have visited it twice now. Best Things to Do in Bordeaux in 1 or 2 days The first time we went to…
On our road trip through the south of France, we visited the city of Nice, the capital of the Côte d’Azur. I honestly did not have a city among my priorities on this trip, but that surprised me pleasantly, and where I ended up looking forward to staying in longer. One day in Nice was…
Strasbourg is a beautiful city, the Alsace region’s capital, the headquarters of the European Parliament, and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Undoubtedly, an essential visit on your trip through the Alsace. Strasbourg is a city that surprised us very much. Honestly, we hadn’t much information about the city and spent less time than Strasbourg…
Colmar is a city that you will fall in love with With its colorful houses and half-timbers. In the heart of the Alsace and its wine-growing area, we find this town that opens its doors to visitors and looks like an open-air museum. We use Colmar as the base of our 4-day Alsace road trip,…
Visit the fairytale villages of Alsace. Alsace is a region in northeastern France. It’s a beautiful place that you have to experience; it looks like it came straight out of a storybook. We made a 4-day road trip through Alsace, including a 1-day visit to Strasbourg, the Alsace region’s capital that includes a castle of…
When I go to another country, I don’t just visit the main cities on my itinerary. I also travel to nearby areas to get the most out of my trip, especially in the United States. I recommend the road trip from Los Angeles to San Diego in this blog. Since the journey to go to San Diego…
In northwestern Argentina, in the province shaped like a boot or shoe, Jujuy, a colorful area called “Quebrada de Humahuaca.” UNESCO declared the Quebrada de Humahuaca a World Heritage Site in 2003. Quebrada de Humahuaca is one of the must-see places when touring northwestern Argentina. It is 170 kilometers on both sides of the Rio…
During the week in Salta, I was lucky enough to make a road trip through the Calchaquíes Valleys and enjoy this area’s incredible landscapes. If you take our road trip, you will tour part of the northwest of Argentina, drive a stretch of Route 40 and Route 68, cross reddish canyons, yellow canyons, and valleys…
The American Highway 66, also known as the “Mother Road,” or just Route 66, is a highway from Chicago to LA. It existed for around 50 years before it was decommissioned in 1985. This blog post will highlight some of the most scenic spots you should visit when driving on Route 66, from Chicago to…
The North Coast 500 is a very scenic route known as “The Route 66 in Scotland”. The NC500 runs all over the Northern Highlands along the coast. It’s a beautiful road you must visit on your road trip across Scotland. Don’t Forget the Travel Insurance for your trips What is the North Coast 500? It’s…
You will find several ghost towns in almost 4000 kilometers of Route 66. Some of them are actually abandoned ghost towns, others have very few inhabitants, and others have transformed themselves into tourist attractions. In this post, we will tell you about some of the ghost towns on Route 66; not all of them are…
Route 66 is one of the most famous roads in the World. Not because it’s the most spectacular or the longest, but because it symbolizes some of the core values of the United States: diversity and freedom. We have been asked many times about the U.S. Route 66 major cities, and we always come to…
The Netherlands (Holland) is much more than visiting for four days Amsterdam. For today’s post, I want to talk about the cheese route through the Netherlands and its medieval markets in Gouda, Edam, and Alkmaar. They are ideal and essential visits for cheese lovers and people who love to know a little more about tradition…
Pont-l’Abbé is one of the places we visited on the road trip through French Brittany. In French, this town is part of art and history cities and historic cities: “Villes d’Art et Histoire et Villes Historiques.” In today’s post, I want to tell you what to see and do in Pont-l’Abbé. What are the must-see…
In this post, we’ll talk about visiting Chicago and the route 66 remaining. Today, I’m writing the last post of this Route 66 series. Traveling along Route 66 is a great experience, and writing this series about how to do it was another great experience. I hope you’ll find it interesting and useful. We will…
Today you arrive in Chicago!! You are finishing US Route 66 with this final stretch from Bloomington to Chicago!!! You have driven a lot of miles. There were two feelings for me this day. On the one hand, I was eager to reach my final destination. But, on the other hand, I felt pity because…
Are you one step away from completing Route 66 or just starting your journey? In today’s post, you’ll find what to do and visit from St. Louis to Bloomington (or vice versa). If you start in St Louis, Missouri. You must visit the Chain of Rocks Bridge and the city of St Louis, and you…
Today we begin in Springfield to St. Louis, Missouri. There’s little to finish on Route 66! We’ve traveled at least 1,600 miles (probably more), and we still have 512 miles ahead to get to Chicago (counting today). The day after tomorrow, we will be entering Chicago. We are in the state of Missouri, and we…
In today’s blog post, you will leave Oklahoma, passing through Kansas to finish in Springfield, Missouri, the birthplace of Route 66. The stretch you do today is relatively long, 213 miles. Considering the stops and all along, today you will be a good long time on the road. Especially because there are plenty of things…
Today you have a relatively short section, 160 miles within the state of Oklahoma. And enjoy this picturesque state on Route 66. You are in a state where storms are common and also tornadoes. We got caught by a storm, and the sky went really dark, almost black, but nothing serious to panic about. Check…
Today you start in Amarillo, Texas, and finish in Clinton, Oklahoma. Again you are going to cross from one state to another. Then, finally, you’ll enter the state of Oklahoma. Its slogan is “Native America.” Its name comes from two words of the Native Americans, and it means “red people.” As its slogan clearly says,…
In today’s blog post, you’ll find all the information on road-tripping from Santa Rosa, NM, to Amarillo, TX. The best things to do and the best places to stop and visit. It’s a journey of 172 miles. You will pass through Tucumcari, Vega, and Adrian and arrive in Amarillo, Texas. Today you’ll cross the Midpoint….
After a night in Grants, New Mexico, you’ll have an exciting day driving to Santa Rosa. Today, I propose a little detour on the route, but I really think you’ll love it! Shall we? Check Out: Route 66: EZ66 GUIDE For Travelers Hotels and Motels on Route 66 Route 66: Strecht from Grants to Santa Rosa…
This is the fifth day of Route 66. Today’s section is relatively short; from Holbrook to Grants, about 157 miles, about 250 kilometers. We started in Holbrook, if yesterday we gave time to everything, we do not have much to do already in this city, and therefore it is our turn to have a good…
The best things to do between Kingman, Az, and Holbrook, Az, on Historic Route 66. You will drive across Arizona, “The Grand Canyon State,” on Route 66. You will visit the must-visit places like Kingman, Seligman, or Flagstaff. In addition, you will pass by some of the sites mentioned in the famous song “Get Your…
In this post, we will discuss what to see in the section from Amboy, CA, to Kingman, AZ, on Route 66. It is a 143-mile stretch where we will cross from California to Arizona and enjoy the desert, ghost towns, and small charming towns. First, if you’re starting to organize your trip, read the Route…
Today’s post will drive the stretch on Route 66 from Los Angeles to Amboy. It’s 209 miles to leisurely drive and sees some of the most famous attractions on Mother Road. At this moment, “Get your kicks on Route 66” makes a lot of sense. That is the title of Bobby Troup’s song. He composed…
We’ve compiled a list of the best things to do in Los Angeles and Route 66. So whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, some culture, or just want to see the sights, this guide has something for everyone! Los Angeles, it’s a great place for travelers to experience and enjoy their trip. This blog…
Hi everyone! This is the beginning of a post series about Route 66. It’s a pleasure to tell you all about one of the best road trips we’ve ever done. First of all, let me tell you I’m not a native English speaker. You’ll probably find spelling or grammar mistakes; if so, please let me…
Route 66, the historic U.S. highway that connects Chicago to Los Angeles, is one of America’s most iconic highways. This blog post will explore where you should begin your Route 66 adventure- should you start in Chicago or Los Angeles? The answer is up to you! So today, I will comment on the pros and…