Articles Tagged with road trip

There are a million and one reasons to love Florida, not least of which are the striking contrasts that exist at every turn. One minute you can be perusing European masterpieces at a world-class museum,…

In the first half of the 20th century, many legendary architects and artists, such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra and John Lautner, utilized the City of Angels’ sun-drenched, wide-open spaces as a playground to…

Quebec is renowned for autumn colors. Starting in late September and lasting until mid November, the leaves — primarily from maple trees — turn vibrant shades of burgundy, sunflower yellow and burnt orange. One way…

Exploring Iceland’s otherworldly landscapes feels like being on a different planet—black-sand beaches, desolate mountains, miles upon miles of lava fields. From volcano hikes to snorkeling between tectonic plates, there’s more to do and see in…

Just 90 minutes southeast of Lisbon lies Portugal’s sprawling Alentejo region, where prehistoric ruins and ancient cities rise from the land, and a rich culinary scene flourishes. Here, cork trees sprout from grassy fields and…

You’ve got a week off. Maybe two? Two is better because it’s time to go road tripping, and you don’t want to rush a road trip — they’re really about taking time to stop, not…

Nothing quite prepares you for your first sight of Petra; the ancient, rose-hued, rock-cut capital of the Nabataean people, with its otherworldly sandstone gorge, tombs and temples, feels like a secret portal into an intriguing…

Sure, Florence has world-famous art museums housing Renaissance masterpieces, medieval churches, incredible shopping and plenty of amazing restaurants, but to truly understand Tuscany, you’ve got to get out of the capital and explore the countryside….

Our love for Barcelona and Madrid is no secret, but we’d be lying if we said it’s not worth booking a train (or renting a car) bound for Spain’s smaller towns, where incredible food, old-world…

Imagine you were traveling across the country by car, but certain restaurants and hotels were off-limits to you because of your skin color. African-Americans faced this dilemma until the mid-1960s because Jim Crow laws enforced…