Morocco’s fourth-largest city, Marrakech, also referred to as the Red City, seems destined to remain one of the top destinations in Africa. Located near the Atlas Mountains and boasting of UNESCO-protected medina, markets, and alleys, Marrakech offers a fascinating mix of history, culture, and it is the gateway to the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages. Marrakech is only … [Read more...]
The Best Day Trip from Brussels to Luxembourg
Visiting two countries in one day is doable if you’re combining your visit to Brussels with Luxembourg. Both cities are only 139 miles apart, and it takes about a 2.5-hour drive (depending on traffic in Brussels), that is, if you don’t plan to stop along the way. Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the center of the European Union, is well connected by rail, air, and roads … [Read more...]
5 Best Things to Do in Brasov
Brasov takes pride in being the gateway to Transylvania, one of the most popular travel destinations in Romania. This well-preserved medieval city is located at the foot of the southern Carpathian Mountains, about 106 miles from Bucharest and 256 miles from Timisoara. It makes a great year-round destination for those who love history, the great outdoors, and stories about … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Latvia
Latvia is one of Europe’s greenest countries, with 54 percent of the country covered in forests. It has an abundant network of rivers, lakes, and ponds. Latvia also has a coastal line of around 310 miles, along the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. And you won’t run out of things to do in Latvia. It's capital, Riga, has over 800 years of history and is one of Europe’s most … [Read more...]
Fall Road Trip in the Baltics
Tallinn, Estonia The Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are members of the European Union and Schengen Agreement. Taking a road trip in the Baltics is easy. There are no borders to cross and money to exchange. You can pick up your car in Lithuania and drop it off in Estonia and vice versa for a minimal fee. Or opt to pick up and drop off at the same location for … [Read more...]
5 Spooky Halloween Road Trip Destinations
Are you tired of just dressing up and eating candy? Turn this year’s Halloween celebration into an extraordinary time by adding a road trip to scary haunted houses, creepy mazes, or a fright fest at an amusement park. Read on for five spooky Halloween road trips you can take this year. 1. Gurnee, IL Six Flags Great America in Gurnee is the perfect place for … [Read more...]
5 Things to Do in Vilnius Lithuania
Cathedral Square, Vilnius Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania is a 43-minute flight from Minsk, Belarus and an hour flight from Tallinn, Estonia. There aren’t many direct flights to the country and currently, there are only 15 airlines that fly into Vilnius. Usually, people who visit Lithuania also include the other Baltic states - Latvia and Estonia. The country has just … [Read more...]