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 a road trip destination, but with a mix of major cities, college towns, and some …
The state capital of Texas has built a reputation as a cultural and artistic hub in recent years – people cannot get enough of Austin and what it has to offer. But don’t let its endless attractions (live music, galleries, food, oh my!) distract you from the delights that lie just beyond the city limits. …
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 …
Known as Canada’s ocean playground, Nova Scotia earns its nickname by being nearly surrounded by the Atlantic. But coastal fun is just the beginning of the adventures you can have on a road trip that knits together Nova Scotia’s natural and cultural heritage at three UNSECO World Heritage sites and a fourth that should be. …
Located between Texas Hill Country and the Gulf of Mexico, San Antonio is a great base for day trips into the wider region. The surrounding area is a mix of rolling hills for hiking and coastal plains full of amazing wildlife, as well as a thriving wine region and charming towns with quirky attractions, boutique …
Spanning across vast stretches of southern Argentina and Chile, Patagonia’s landscapes are famed for both their beauty and remoteness. Given many of its most scenic sites are well off the beaten track, a road trip is a great way to explore the region and choose how your trip proceeds. The main roads between towns are …
Captivating Cartagena is one of Colombia’s top tourist destinations due to its unique style and culture, wrapped up in a disarmingly beautiful package of well-preserved historic architecture. After absorbing the sights and sounds of the vibrant “walled city,” take a break from the urban buzz and head down the Caribbean coast for a day (or …
Lonely Planet’s Aoife Breslin is just back from a week of road-tripping around Switzerland. She shares some of her top tips and insights on exploring the country by campervan. As a ‘van life’ newbie, I was initially skeptical that it might not live up to the hype, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. The …
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 meadows to wide beaches and an extraordinary delta by the Black Sea. In the last …
New England positively bursts with color in fall, drawing leaf-peepers from around the world. As the leaves change, crowds gather to appreciate Mother Nature’s vibrant display of fiery reds, rich golds and bright oranges draped over the region’s vast forests and gorgeous mountains. Having grown up in the Northeast, I’ve taken many road trips to …