Guatapé is a very popular day trip from Medellin and one of the top attractions is actually located outside of the city. La Piedra del Peñol is a massive, naturally occurring rock with manmade staircases. If you climb the more than 700 stairs to the top, you’ll be rewarded with fantastic views of the surrounding …
Bled, Slovenia is one of the best and easiest day trips to take from the capital city of Ljubljana. Once in town, you can walk around the gorgeous lake, take a boat to Slovenia’s only island, eat delicious cake, and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. In my opinion, a visit to Ljubljana wouldn’t …
Many visitors to Bratislava visit as a day trip from Vienna, but spending the night allows you to see a bit more of the city. Plus if you extend your stay, you can venture a bit deeper into Slovakia during your travels, which is exactly what I did. So for my second day in Bratislava, …
Ljubljana is nice, but there is so much beauty outside of Slovenia’s capital city. On a Ljubljana day trip, you can see some incredible scenery at Lake Bled and nearby Triglav National Park. Independent travelers can hop on a bus and explore on their own, but for those wanting to see a little more, or …
If you’re looking for an easy day trip from Budapest to a gorgeous baroque palace, then consider a visit to Gödöllő Palace. This palace sits just outside Budapest’s city limits and was once home to Emperor Franz Josef and Empress Elisabeth of the Hapsburg Empire. The palace is small, compared to other palaces in Europe, …
Budapest is lovely, but sometimes you need to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. That’s where a Szentendre day trip comes in. This cutesy, artsy town sits about an hour outside of Budapest and is a popular day trip for visitors. The area is light on sights, but it can be pleasant …
When I planned my trip to Belgium, I had one extra day and I couldn’t decide if I wanted to visit Bruges or Ghent. Both are great cities and come up frequently on travel itineraries. In the end, I couldn’t decide and so like so many other travelers, I decided to cram two cities into …
Amsterdam is a busy city with loads to do. You’ll find art museums, walking tours, canal tours, plenty of history, and so much more. But sometimes you just need a break or something to change up your typical sightseeing. That’s where these day trips from Amsterdam come in. From charming small towns to bustling big …
Las Vegas is a hub for tourism and while there is plenty to do in the city itself, there’s also so much to do just outside of Las Vegas. In fact, every time I’ve been to Las Vegas, it’s because I’m starting or ending some type of road trip in the region. I’ve you’re planning …
Mackinac Island sits off the shores of mainland Michigan and is completely surrounded by Lake Huron. While it’s perhaps most famous for its fudge, Mackinac Island is also famous for being car free. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island. The fudge, uniqueness of being car-free, and the novelty of the island itself helps …
