Posted on 10 April 2012
by Tiberiu Ana Flickr Creative CommonsBe it by car, motorbike or motorhome, a true road trip is an experience, not just getting from A to B. Here are some guidelines for an amazing road trip:- Take someone with you. Someone you love, someone you like, someone you just met but find interesting- reminiscing afterwards will be half the fun of the trip.- Take new routes. The highway is the fastest way, but not the most interesting. A road trip is about the journey, not the destination, so can't be rushed. In New Zealand it's called a tiki tour- go down...
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Posted on 9 April 2012
Boston is a city of history, of sports and of academia. The site of the original Tea Party, when the occupants threw tea in the harbour rather than pay taxes on it, it is now a wealthy and thriving city and a hub of culture. Here are some of the top spots to see according to Pittsburgh Live:Freedom Trail This trail links the historic sites of downtown Boston, making it simple to see them all by foot. Highlights of the route include the Boston Common, America's oldest public park, the King's Chapel, the site of the Boston Massacre between Redcoats...
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Posted on 4 April 2012
If you are picking up your motorhome in Los Angeles, a Big Sur Roadtrip is an excellent and highly scenic choice. A region of the Californian coast north of Los Angeles, the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean there, making for amazing vistas. Here is a suggested easy itinerary that will allow you to take it easy and travel a few hours a day, whilst taking in all that the coast has to offer.View Larger MapDay 1: Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.Santa Barbara is less than 2 hours from Los Angeles, but after the fuss of picking...
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Posted on 13 November 2011
South Central Colorado is a beautiful region. Lakes, mountains and valleys are plentiful in the area, and a road trip is the best way to see it. This suggested 2-day itinerary will allow you to see the best of the area, with time to take it all in.View Larger MapStart your trip at Colorado Springs, a city of natural beauty and cowboy beginnings. Visit the Pioneer Museum downtown to hear of Colorado's first European settlers. Go to the garden of the Gods, where amazing natural sandstone formations tower imposingly, surrounded by a city park.Garden of the Godsby John Fowler Flickr...
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Posted on 24 October 2011
For those who are looking to holiday to New Zealand, the drive from Queenstown to Te Anau is an absolute must. Its just over 2 hours, but I would suggest driving slow and enjoying it as much as possible! Here is an excellent video of the reverse drive (Te Anau to Queenstown):For a virtual Queenstown to Te Anau Roadtrip, click here. Below are driving directions from Queenstown:Head northwest toward Ballarat St 52 mExit the roundabout onto Stanley St 0.4 kmContinue straight onto Frankton Rd 5.8 kmAt the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Kawarau RdGo through 1 roundabout 1.6 kmContinue...
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Posted on 24 October 2011
Eleven is not a finger too many when it comes to the beautiful Finger Lakes of Upstate New York. When seen from a plane, the long, narrow, roughly parallel lakes are reminiscent of outstretched fingers on a pair of hands; when seen up close, they are breathtaking.Owasco lakePhoto by Lida Rose, FlickrAside from their natural beauty, the lakes are a water-sport playground, offering endless opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing, motor boating, water skiing and anything else you can think of.In the surrounding area, you’ll find parks, waterfalls, farms, ski resorts, museums, historic sites and plenty of opportunities for shopping,...
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Posted on 20 October 2011
If you live in, or are visiting, Los Angeles and have had your fill of “the entertainment capital of the world”, you might like to hit the road and head for somewhere completely different.Just three hours away (in a straight line) is Joshua Tree National Park, a desert paradise, alive with unique flora and fauna, brimming with surreal landscapes and perfect for outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, rock climbing and four-wheel driving.Not so fast, though. There are many interesting places to visit along the way, so why not slow down and spend a few days getting there.Day 1Before you...
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Posted on 20 October 2011
Named after the river that winds most of the way through it, Shenandoah Valley (also known as “Daughter of the Stars”) is a place of scenic beauty and spectacular natural landmarks.Shenandoah ValleyPhoto by jpmueller99, FlickrA key area of conflict in the American Civil War, Shenandoah Valley offers many opportunities—in the form of trails, marked historic sites and re-enactments—to reflect on its history and the significance of the fierce battles that finally put an end to slavery.Although you could travel from Salem to Winchester in about three hours, you would miss many of the unique and memorable experiences Shenandoah has to...
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Posted on 6 September 2011
National Geographic did a superb article on 50 of the best roadtrips around the world. You can forgive National Geographic for making most of the roadtrips in the USA (they are an American Nonprofit afterall!) - the photos and locations are fantastic! Here is the complete list:Alaska's Seward HighwayAmalfi Coast, ItalyBack Roads of Provence, FranceBanff and Jasper Parks, CanadaBig Island, HawaiiThe Black Hills of South DakotaThe Blues Highway, Tennessee and MississippiThe Borderlands of TexasBourbon Trail, KentuckyBrandywine Valley, Pennsylvania and DelawareBritish Columbia, CanadaCalifornia’s Pacific Coast HighwayCape Breton, Nova ScotiaCape Cod, MassachusettsCascade Lakes, OregonCherohala Skyway, Tennessee and North CarolinaCornwall, EnglandCreole Country, LouisianaDalton...
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Posted on 6 September 2011
National Geographic did a superb article on 50 of the best roadtrips around the world. You can forgive National Geographic for making most of the roadtrips in the USA (they are an American Nonprofit afterall!) - the photos and locations are fantastic! Here is the complete list:Alaska's Seward HighwayAmalfi Coast, ItalyBack Roads of Provence, FranceBanff and Jasper Parks, CanadaBig Island, HawaiiThe Black Hills of South DakotaThe Blues Highway, Tennessee and MississippiThe Borderlands of TexasBourbon Trail, KentuckyBrandywine Valley, Pennsylvania and DelawareBritish Columbia, CanadaCalifornia’s Pacific Coast HighwayCape Breton, Nova ScotiaCape Cod, MassachusettsCascade Lakes, OregonCherohala Skyway, Tennessee and North CarolinaCornwall, EnglandCreole Country, LouisianaDalton...
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