The state of Vermont seems designed for road trips. More than 1300 named mountains dominate this rural place, and motorists quickly find themselves winding through valleys and passes, forests and small towns – an endless cycle of beautiful vistas. In some…
Situated conveniently along the Tennessee River and numerous highways, Chattanooga’s long been valued for its strategic importance (it was dubbed the “gateway to the Deep South” during the Civil War). After you’ve done the scenic walks along the Walnut Street…
Stacked with museums, galleries, and Switzerland’s best gourmet scene, Zürich is a pleasure to visit. Excellent public transport also makes the city a fantastic base for exploring the region, with day trip options including visits to charming old towns, soaks…
The Land of Enchantment will have you under its spell as soon as you get behind the wheel. This geographical fantasy land offers otherworldly landscapes, giant granite bluffs, peculiar-shaped hoodoos and vast dusty desert panoramas on its road trips. It’s…
Flanked on one side by the world’s second-biggest reef and acres of untamed tropical forest on the other, Playa del Carmen is the perfect hub from which to explore the wild and wonderful Yucatán Peninsula. As one of Quintana Roo’s biggest…
Encircled by mountains of myth and sitting astride the shores of its eponymous lake of bluest blue, Lucerne is every bit as gorgeous as it was back in the 19th century when Goethe, Wagner and Queen Victoria eulogised its beauty.…
The Côte d’Azur has a mythical quality; an ancient stretch of coastline with legends of the Cannes red carpet and Monaco’s yacht-filled port. Yet despite its fame (and literal fortune), the ‘Côte d’Azur’ doesn’t have clearly defined borders. In fact,…
The Pacific states of California, Oregon and Washington shine all year long, but particularly in the summer months, when the sun beams down, the foliage is lush and green and water activities abound. But even in spring and fall, this…
Ancient forests and long-enduring traditions that have produced a storybook’s worth of legends: yes, Romania is as alluring as you’ve heard. Here, you’ll find magnificent castles and medieval fortresses, with diverse landscapes that range from riveting mountaintops, thermal waters and lush…
One could make a strong argument that the Great American Road Trip was inspired by the Grand Canyon State’s long stretches of lonely desert highway, enveloped by a striking contrast of rugged red rocks and pastel-colored skies. Arizona is undeniably…