Marseille is an easier city to leave than most. It is a wonder to arrive in, yet a place that rewards you when you escape it from any direction. They city’s notorious attitude and roguish charm will enthrall all your…
Porto pulls you in with its historic streets, riverside walks backed by sunset tunes, and an undying love for sandwiches. But as much as it’s nice to linger here with a Port tonic in hand, there’s a whole world to…
One of the best ways to explore California, the third-largest state in the US, is by road. As you drive through sensuous wine country, humbling redwood forests, epic desert expanses, endless miles of coastal highway and sky-touching Sierra Nevada peaks, you’ll see…
With a glorious medieval town square, immense food scene and fascinating historic districts, Kraków is a cultural destination of deserved renown. But an expedition out of the city for at least a day can add more context to your travels…
Oh, how I love the desert. The dry heat, the way the landscape seems to shimmer in the sunlight, the pool culture where cocktails and routine dips in the water melt the day away. I could spend months at a…
Greece is meant for exploring, and not just by ferry. With your vehicle – rented or otherwise – there is a wealth of history, culture and, yes, beaches to savor. While driving in Greece at high season can be notoriously…
Road-tripping offers so much more than just reaching a planned destination. You can stop to swim in a sea cove or take a sunset soak in hot springs. You can pull over to purchase tiny wild strawberries, foraged mushrooms or…
Be prepared for a visual feast on this week-long trip around the eastern part of Normandy, the cradle of impressionism – the 19th-century art movement made famous by French painter Claude Monet. You’ll start your journey in the village of…
Sitting side by side in a forested corner of northeastern Europe surrounded by the cool waters of the Baltic Sea, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania tend to be grouped together due to their geographical proximity, friendly relations and shared history of…
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,…