The scenery in the Loire Valley changes around every curve. Honey-colored villages give way to lavish castles. Vine-draped fields back onto the lush banks of the Loire, France’s longest river. And although trains serve each of the region’s main destinations,…
When it comes to bucket lists, few destinations hold a candle to India. Rife with palaces and temples, world-class beach resorts, the world’s tallest mountain range, 43 UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites and more safari options than any country outside Africa,…
Jagged mountains, white-sand beaches and pastel-hued colonial centers set the stage for wide-ranging adventures in Mexico. You’d need many months to see all of the highlights in this wildly diverse country, but with less time on your hands, focus on…
Cardiff has plenty of things to entertain you. That said, Wales’ capital is perfectly positioned between the coast, countryside and mountains, so it’d be a waste not to venture beyond the city limits. Spend a day on fossil-strewn beaches, taking scenic hikes,…
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…
Tuscany escapes easy definition. The Apennines – Italy’s mountainous spine – slope into vineyard-covered rolling hills, which in turn fade into the Mediterranean coast. This blend of diverse landscapes is home to the remains of millennia-old Etruscan settlements, isolated hamlets…
Glacier-carved valleys resting below dramatic peaks make Yosemite National Park an all-ages playground. Witness earth-shaking waterfalls, clamber up granite domes and camp out by high-country meadows where wildflowers bloom in summer. Home to the USA’s deepest canyon and the biggest tree…
Packed with vistas of rocky shores, picturesque lighthouses and tranquil forests, a drive through Acadia National Park may be the most beautiful island road trip in America, especially during a New England summer. This driving route swoops up Cadillac Mountain…
I’ve road-tripped across countless landscapes, but nothing quite prepared me for the raw, untamed beauty of Baja, California. The first time I drove the length of the peninsula, I was completely awe-struck by the vast, stark desert beauty. There’s something…
With its buzzing street life, fascinating neighborhoods and exhilarating sea views, the city Naples serves up plenty of things to see and do. But the pace of life in the city is full throttle, to say the least. Which means taking your…