The Amalfi coast gets a lot of hype as a sort of luxury travel destination, which it definitely can be, but it’s also possible to visit the Amalfi coast on a budget if you know what you want to prioritize and you don’t mind waiting for the bus! (More notes on buses below, but basically …
While any of the five towns of the Cinque Terre would be a wonderful place to relax for a few days, 48 hours is still enough time to visit and enjoy all five. The first question for planning your weekend in the Cinque Terre is whether you want to hike between some or all of …
Prague had been on my bucket list for a long time before I visited in June 2023, and it did not disappoint! The old town can certainly be crowded with tourists, but there’s so much history and interesting architecture to explore, and it’s easy to get out into neighborhoods that feel less touristy as well. …
Croatia’s popularity seems to have taken off in recent years, and on my visit in spring 2023 I was excited to see Dubrovnik in all its Game of Thrones glory – but also wary of crowds that might make staying for very long overwhelming. I was also curious to explore some of the nearby islands, …
Hopefully you’ll have more than two days to spend in Dublin, but even with just 48 hours you can pack a lot in! This guide is based on my experience in March 2023 and includes my tips for a weekend in Dublin if you like a mix of walking, museums, and other “cultural sights” (which …
While working remotely for a few weeks from Anchorage in July 2021, I had the chance not only to explore the city but also to check out some of the areas nearby. (Check out my posts for more information on my weekend road trip on the Kenai Peninsula or car-free weekend in Denali National Park.) …
Thanks to an amazing friend I found myself in Puerto Vallarta for the week of Thanksgiving, with the only catch being that my friend wasn’t actually there on the day or the weekend after – giving me the opportunity to explore the city and surrounding area after first getting settled in with her. Definite disclaimer …
Vancouver, BC is just a three hour drive north of my hometown of Seattle, but I’m embarrassed to admit that other than Handmaid’s Tale-induced fantasies of possible escape routes from the political apocalypse, I haven’t given it much thought since I last visited on a family vacation when I was 12. On my last visit …
This is a bit of a cheat on the “48 hours” concept because really you should go to Maine for at least four days, and this is a one-way trip that starts in Acadia. What I actually did was fly into Boston in the evening, drive up to the Acadia area (a cute AirBnB in …