Punta del Diablo is a popular beach town in Uruguay, but right nearby is Santa Teresa National Park. A visit here can include even more beaches (if you haven’t had your fair share in Punta del Diablo already), animals, botanical gardens, and a historical fortress. If you’re looking for just a little bit of variety …
Salento is a great base for exploring the Cocora Valley and if you have the time, you can include a day trip to Filandia. This colorful town is just a one hour ride from Salento and offers a slightly different experience. While Salento can feel like it exists just for tourists, Filandia feels more lived …
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 …
