In August-September 2025 we took a two-week long road trip : the itinerary was designed to explore the more off-the-beaten-path parts of the south of France, curating a “U-shaped” itinerary with some of the most popular Provence locations, the French
We've had two wonderful trips to Corsica that covered a lot of ground (we'll be back - it's a wonderful, scenic location with low crowds, wonderful food, great roads, and friendly people). To make the most of it, stick to
Spoiler alert: we didn’t particularly like Sardinia. We only experienced the northern third, and there are likely many wonderful things to be found - and touring by boat could be great. But as a driving adventure, it wasn’t our cup
For centuries, Madeira was an obligatory stopover for European ships bound for and returning from Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and its cuisine has been influenced by ingredients, people, and techniques from across the world. First discovered by accident in
The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a driving itinerary developed to "explore the highlights of Switzerland with a beautifully scenic route." It's well done, an excellent way to explore the country. This note includes specific recommendations to get the most
This was our first really ambitious winter road trip - several thousand miles, two countries and multiple states, temperatures dropping to below 15F, and quite a few ski resorts. It was wonderful, and has inspired a pattern of Christmas-time travel. Map
This was a great trip - stunning coastline, well-paced from a driving perspective, no crowds, great food. Perfect for people who like redwoods and dramatic rocky beaches. Our nine-day itinerary - oriented around a wedding and a bit pressed for
In August 2023 we took a long road trip from Revonnas to the Spanish Pyrenees, to the Costa Brava, to the southwestern beaches of France. Here's what went right – and wrong – and how we'd adapt for an even