road trip
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A Road Trip Through Portugal
Portugal is a small country nestled next to the Atlantic Ocean and its neighbor Spain on the Iberian Peninsula. At just a sixth of the landmass of the peninsula (Spain occupies the remainder) and a total of 35,000 square miles, it boasts the location of the most western part of the continent of Europe, Cabo…
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Exploring the Natural Beauty of Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho
Planning this 30-day road trip across 4 states – Washington, Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho – was challenging as there is so much to see and do. And then the driving distances are longer between our “must-see” sites, so we needed to identify overnight stops along the way to break up the drives. We like to…
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Iowa and Wisconsin on the Journey to Visit All 50 States
When I tell people that we are going to Iowa and Wisconsin on our next trip, most get a puzzled look on their faces. And then the questions, “Do you have family there?” “Are there specific things you are planning to do?” Or more simply, “Why?” I plan to travel to all 50 states before…
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7 Days in the Western Highlands of Scotland
With only 7 days, we are barely scratching the surface of what the Western Highlands has to offer. As such, we had to be selective about the places we would stay and the sites to visit. The tourist season in the Western Highlands is from April to October. If you travel outside of that window,…
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14 Day Roadtrip in the Puglia Region of Italy
When most people think of traveling in Italy, it’s usually to places such as Rome, Venice, Florence, and the Amalfi Coast. Rarely, do they think of the region in the heel of the boot, Puglia. Bari, the largest city in the Puglia region, is a cruise ship stop on the Adriatic. However, besides this port…
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How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Road Trip
Preparing your car for a long road trip is essential for a safe and hassle-free journey. We have taken a few trips that have extended thousands of miles, and here is how we prepare our car for a long road trip. Whether you have the skills to do it yourself, or you need to take…
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Hidden Gems Beneath the Surface in Eastern Tennessee
Hitting the wide-open road without any expectations, we’ve uncovered hidden gems. In Eastern Tennessee, we found the largest underground lake, the tallest underground waterfall, and a cavern off the beaten path with a subterranean waterfall that could take the claim of the tallest. We headed to Eastern Tennessee to visit the Cumberland Gap and the…
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South Dakota- From the Black Hills to the Badlands
Most people know about Mt. Rushmore and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but there is so much more to see in South Dakota. From the Native Americans who lived here long before the settlers, to miners and gamblers who flooded the Black Hills looking to make their fortune, this area is rich in history. Conflict and…
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A Day in Western Nebraska
Nebraska isn’t a state that comes to mind when one thinks of road trips and summer vacations. Just north of Colorado most of it is quite empty, with small towns, railroad depots, and large cattle ranches and feedlots. We spent a couple of days (and one night) in the western part of the state, arriving…
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North Dakota- Painted Canyons and Rustic Charm
As part of a recent road trip, we headed to North Dakota, a state neither of us knew much about. It was summer, the best time to visit this far north, and our focus was the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The park is named after Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president, who spent time ranching and…