The drive along Italy's Amalfi Coast, preferably in a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider, is the stuff of travel legend. And it's just one of dozens of epic road trip routes in this fascinating, richly layered country. Don't be put off by stories of impatient local drivers – the countryside here was made for exploring by…
Regularly cited as one of the best-value countries to visit in South America, Colombia is a place where your cash is destined to go further. With fixed-price lunch menus and inexpensive pola (beer), you can dine like a king, and hostels are plentiful and cheap. A network of affordable interregional buses and low-cost airlines means you…
India is a place that overwhelms your senses in the best possible way – nowhere else delivers quite the same barrage of sights, sounds, sensations – and yes, even smells – as this continent-sized country at the heart of Asia. It would take a lifetime to see all of India, let alone understand every nuance…
If you're going to Dubrovnik, chances are you're wondering where you should stay to make the most of your trip. Depending on how long you've got, you could experience Dubrovnik's fascinating history and rich culture first-hand, or perhaps spend the bulk of your time relaxing with a leisurely break by the sea. You might want a…
As the birthplace of modern Western civilization, sprawling Athens has enough neoclassical buildings to keep you busy for a week. Go beyond the Parthenon, though, and you'll discover a more youthful side to the city with new art galleries, languid café culture, and outdoor cinemas. The Athens of today offers way more than relics of…
The eighth largest country on Earth, Argentina encompasses everything from pancake-flat grasslands to sky-high mountains, humid wetlands to frigid ice fields, emerald forests to rugged coastlines. In the south, Patagonia provides dramatic scenery and endless horizons, while the dynamic capital Buenos Aires pulses to the rhythms of fútbol (soccer) and tango. Travelers can visit Argentina…
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Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content. Piran, Slovenia is a picturesque little…
Yellowstone National Park is vast. It encompasses more than 3400 sq miles and it includes more than 450 miles of roads, providing plenty of space to explore. Driving yourself means you can spend as much time as you like doing the best things that Yellowstone has to offer, whether that's gazing at geysers or hiking the 900 miles of…
Barcelona has enough to keep the most voracious of culture vultures and self-indulgent of gourmets happy for weeks, but all those entry fees and tapas bills can mount up. Luckily, with this list of free things to do in Barcelona, you can enjoy the best of this wonderful city without spending a fortune. Make the most…