Europe

Ring Road On A Budget

Highlights Car camping is the absolute cheapest way to have an Iceland Ring Road adventure.  If you want more comfort but have flexibility, a campervan may be your next option.  The most comfortable way to travel is to rent a regular vehicle and stay in guest houses.  Time of Visit:  June 2024 Duration of Visit:  …

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Landmannalaugar

View of multicolored mountains from the Brennisteinsalda trail Highlights Colorful mountains, hiking and hot springs in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve.   Time of Visit:  June 2024 Duration of Visit:  1.5 days Description Landmannalaugar is located in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve in the Highlands of Iceland.  It is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and unique geological …

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Ring Road Must Visit

Field of purple lupines along the Ring Road’s south section Highlights Description of places to visit along Iceland’s Ring Road.  Suggested itinerary plus tips in planning a Ring Road adventure. Description You have come to the right place in planning your Iceland Ring Road adventure.  Here, we describe some of the many places you can …

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Sintra

Pena Palace Highlights Visited the Pena Palace, Regaleira Palace and Moorish Castle in Sintra. Time of Visit:  May and November 2023 Duration of Visit:  One and half day total (day trip from Lisbon) Description Sintra is a city that has earned the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage site.  It has a mixture of …

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Andorra La Vella

The capital city of Andorra – Andorra la Vella Highlights Visited the pint sized country of Andorra which is sandwiched between France and Spain.  Mainly stayed in the capital city of Andorra la Vella. Time of Visit:  November 2023 Duration of Visit:  Three Nights Description Andorra is a small country sandwiched between Southern France and …

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Picos de europa

The mountains at Puente Dé, Picos de Europa Highlights Picos de Europa is a mountain range within a national park in North Central Spain.  It is located between the regions of Asturias, Cantabria and León.  It reminds us of the alpine scenery in Austria and Switzerland. Time of Visit:  April 2023 Duration of Visit: Four …

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Historic South

Aqueduc Saint-Clement in Montpellier Highlights Explored the cities/towns of Arles,  Avignon, Carcassonne, Lourdes and Montpelier. These towns and cities are located in Southern France, West of Marseille. Time of Visit:  October – November 2023 Duration of Visit:  12 Days Description Traveling really opens people’s understanding of the world.  We had no idea of the richness …

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French Riviera

Pastel colored buidings and restaurants line the water’s edge at Villefranche-Sur-Mer Highlights Visited the towns/cities of Antibes, Cannes, Eze, Juan de Pins, Menton, Monaco/Monte Carlo, Nice and Villfranche Sur Mer while basing ourselves at Cagnes Sur Mer.  Time of Visit: October 2023 Length of Visit: Five Nights Description The French Riviera is the coastline in …

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Corsica

San Giovanni Beach in Southwestern Corsica Highlights Corsica is a French island in the Mediterranean Sea.  It is just north of the island of Sardinia. Corsica is a wonderful destination because there are many things to do and see.  There are numerous beaches, old towns and mountain ranges.  The infamous GR20 hiking trail runs almost …

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Italian Riviera Sampling

Looking at Riomaggiore from the marina HIghlights Time of Visit:  September – October 2023 Duration of Visit: Nine Days  Cinque Terre Description Cinque Terre is one of the well known destinations in Italy.  “Cinque” translates to five and “terre” translates to lands.  In reality, these are five villages or communities that are located within the …

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