Tag Archives: roadtrip

10 Day New England Road Trip from Boston

I’ve included a guide to the quaint and quintessential New England stops on a 10 day road trip below! 1 Day on the North Shore, Massachusetts Massachusetts’s “North Shore” consists of the coastal towns North of Boston. Assuming you’re starting in Boston, head north to destination Salem. Salem has the history and intrigue to warrant […]

Unique Experiences on my Winter Road Trip

If you have limited time, below are the four things I would prioritize in Utah and Arizona along with suggestions and tips! Hoodoos in the Snow Bryce Canyon is one of the most populated hoodoo locations in the world. Hoodoos are irregular columns of rocks formed by weather and erosion. These sandstone rocks sit in […]

10 Day Southwest Winter Road Trip Itinerary

Total Days: 10 Days | Accommodations: Hotels close to the parks and attractions| Transportation: Rental car | Traveled: Friend| Type of Trip: National parks and natural landmarks | Highlights:  Hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, Sunset hike to Delicate Arch, Kayaking to Antelope Canyon and Narrows river walk in Zion This is a 10 day guide through the “Mighty Five” national parks, as well as Monument Valley […]

5 Days in the Wild Ritzy West Itinerary

Total days: 5 days | Accommodations: Strater Hotel in Durango, New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, cabin at Dunton Hot Springs | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: Friends | Type of Trip: Hiking and scenic western sites  | Highlights: hiking, Telluride gondola, hot springs dip, drinks at the Dunton Saloon DAY 1 At a glimpse:  Exploring downtown DurangoTravel agenda: […]

Driving on the Right (but Left) Side of the Road in New Zealand

Tips for rental cars and road trips in NZ! New Zealand was my first experience renting a car where residents (and visitors -some of whom don’t know what they are doing!) drive on the left side of the road.  Here’s what I learned: It takes some getting used to. We booked a car on day […]

The Best Day Trip Itinerary North of San Francisco

So you’ve got one day to explore the coast north of SF – here’s how to make the most of it!  Stops include Mill Valley, Point Reyes National Seashore, Muir Beach and Sausalito.  There’s a decent amount of driving but it’s on fun serpentine roads that offer diverse terrain views to gawk at every 10 […]

Big Sur + Santa Cruz Road Trip Itinerary

Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section located on the Pacific Coast Highway between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon. It is known for its dramatic scenery that includes cliffs, rocks, redwoods and beaches. In terms of accommodations, plan ahead because there are not many options in Big Sur and they fill up quickly! They […]