seven sisters waterfall in Geirangerfjord Norway

7 Day Norway Road Trip: Summer Itinerary and Guide

7 Day Norway Road Trip Itinerary: Stavanger, Odda, Geiranger, Lillehammer & Oslo Norway was the third stop on our 5-week European adventure after spending 8 nights driving around Iceland’s Ring Road and 5 nights exploring the Faroe Islands. After two trips filled with dramatic landscapes, we decided that Norway was the perfect place to continue the road trip. We rented a car and spent 7 days driving through some of western and eastern Norway’s most …

Bunratty Castle, Ireland

5 Night Ireland Road Trip Itinerary (My First Solo Travel Adventure)

5 Night Ireland Road Trip Itinerary: Dublin, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway & Donegal After an unavoidable change of plans with my travel partner, I suddenly had a choice to make: cancel the Ireland trip that was already booked and planned, or take on the challenge of traveling solo for the first time ever. I decided to go for it. From August 14–19, I set out on a 5-night Ireland road trip, renting a car …

Villa Monastero in Varenna Italy

3 Nights in Lake Como, Italy: The Perfect Bellagio-Based Itinerary

3 Nights in Lake Como, Italy: A Last-Minute Stop Lake Como was never part of our original plan—which made the decision even better. After an incredible 5-week Europe trip through Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Tomorrowland, and the Dolomites, we found ourselves with three open nights before flying home out of Milan. Instead of overplanning, we left it open…and landed on Lake Como. And wow—what a way to end a trip. It was beautiful, lively, …

holding a part of an iceberg at Mendenhall Glacier

10-Day Alaska Road Trip Itinerary: Glaciers, Wildlife & Scenic Drives

Alaska 10-Night Road Trip Itinerary: Anchorage, Denali, Fairbanks, Seward, Whittier & Juneau Travel Dates: April 30 – May 10 Alaska had been on our bucket list for years, and we finally decided to plan a 10-night Alaska road trip in early May. This trip is still on the top of my list for favorite travel destinations. Early May turned out to be a fantastic time to visit. We had mostly sunny weather, almost zero crowds, …

Franz Josef helicopter tour to a glacier

New Zealand South Island 14 Night Campervan Guide

South Island of New Zealand- 14 Night Campervan Guide There is something wildly freeing about having your home on wheels in a place like New Zealand’s South Island. For two weeks (April 13–27), we traded hotels for a 7-meter campervan and set out to explore glaciers, hikes, turquoise gorges, fjords, wineries, and some of the cutest towns. We had just come from a week in Fiji, so landing in Christchurch and immediately jumping into crisp …

Hokitiki Gorge walk in New Zealand

Epic 14 Night South Island New Zealand Campervan Itinerary in April

The Ultimate 14-Night New Zealand South Island Campervan Itinerary There is something wildly freeing about having your home on wheels in a place like New Zealand’s South Island. After enjoying 8 nights in Fiji our next stop was off to New Zealand. For two weeks (April 13–27), we traded hotels for a 7-meter self-contained campervan and set out to explore glaciers, turquoise lakes, mountain hikes, fjords, wineries, and some seriously cute towns. We rented through …

At the top of Roys Peak hike in New Zealand

New Zealand’s South Island: 10 Must See Spots

Top 10 Places to Visit on a 2 Week South Island New Zealand Campervan Adventure For two weeks, we traded hotel rooms for mountain sunrises, fjord views, glacier landings, and lakeside campsites. After lounging on beaches in Fiji for 8 nights, it was time for a campervan adventure. From April 13–27, we lived on wheels — chasing good weather, hiking iconic trails, soaking in hot pools, sipping Marlborough wine, and waking up somewhere completely new …

Views from the mountain at St Anton, Austria

Austria in Winter: 5-Nights Skiing in Kitzbühel & St. Anton

Austria in Winter: The Ultimate Kitzbühel & St. Anton Ski Guide and Itinerary Austria was a great addition to our European ski road trip! We spent 5 nights in Austria — 2 nights in Kitzbühel and 3 nights in St. Anton am Arlberg — during our two-week ski trip from November 29–December 12. Kitzbühel was stop #3 after Zermatt, Switzerland and the Dolomites, Italy, followed by St. Anton before we eventually returned to Milan to …

Walking the streets of Zermatt at night

Zermatt in Winter: 3-Day Itinerary, Skiing to Italy & How to Get There

Zermatt in Winter: A Travel Guide to Switzerland’s Most Iconic Ski Town Zermatt, Switzerland was the very first stop on our two-week European ski road trip from November 29 to December 12. Next stops after Zermatt included 4 nights in the Dolomites followed by 5 Nights in Austria. As part of the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, Zermatt is included on the Ikon Pass and is open all year round, which made it an easy addition to …

Ski day at Plan de Corones, Dolomites

Dolomites Winter Itinerary: 4 Nights Skiing in Kronplatz & Alta Badia

Dolomites Winter Itinerary: 4 Nights of Skiing, Scenic Views, and Cozy Alpine Towns If you’re dreaming of a Dolomites winter escape, this 4-night itinerary is packed with skiing, charming villages, scenic drives, and festive winter vibes. From the snowy peaks of Plan de Corones to the Christmas magic of Ortisei, this itinerary gives you a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Dolomites Winter Travel Overview Best time to visit the Dolomites in winter: December through …