The itineraries and tours section is filled with destination-specific information to help you plan your next vacation. You can click on the name of a country and read all the articles we have relating to that destination. Some are full itineraries, some are food guides, and others are tour reviews. You’ll also find posts about what to look for in a tour, how to decide if taking a tour is the right choice for you, and information about food tours for those of you who might be unfamiliar with them.

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Already interested in a particular destination? Check out all the posts we have for each country below. Otherwise, keep scrolling for articles loaded with tips about tours that aren’t location specific.
Italy
- Simple Italy Itinerary: Ideas for Planning One Week in Italy
- 3 Days in Rome: a Whirlwind Itinerary in the Eternal City
- How To Visit Rome On A Budget
- Why You Should Take an Early Entry Sistine Chapel and Vatican Tour
- Best Colosseum Tour: Underground Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour Review
- Which Food Tour in Rome Should You Take?
- 8 Random Things About Eating in Italy
- Train Travel in Italy
- Things to do in Emilia Romagna
- Exploring the Amalfi Coast
- Exploring Cinque Terre
USA
- The Best Southwest USA Road Trip Itinerary
- Ultimate Guide to Planning a Campervan Road Trip in the Southwestern USA
- Where to Stay on Your American Southwest Road Trip
- 13 Best Midwest Road Trips
- Itinerary for 3 Days in Atlanta, GA
- Atlanta Food Walks Review
- Itinerary for 3 Days in Richmond, VA
- Itinerary for 3 Days in Charleston, SC
- Itinerary for 3 Days in Nashville, TN
Greece
- Simple Greece Itinerary: Ideas for Planning One Week in Greece
- Best Things to do in Santorini, Greece
- Greek Islands Sailing Tour Review
- Planning Transportation to the Greek Islands
- Exploring the Ruins of Athens
- Things to do in Meteora, Greece
Germany
- Planning Your Germany Itinerary: 4 Days, a Week, or Longer
- One Week in Munich: an Itinerary
- Understanding Food and Beer in Munich
- Castles and Wine: 1 Week Itinerary in the Rhine Valley
- Black Forest & Beyond: 1 Week Itinerary in Germany
- Things to do in Hamburg
And for Berlin information, check out my other site Berlin Travel Tips.
France
- How to Spend a Week in Paris: Tips for Planning a Paris Itinerary
- France Beyond Paris: Best Places to Visit
- 7 Best Places to Visit In Southern France
- Paris Food Tour: More Than Just Croissants
- Enjoying a Cabaret Show at the Moulin Rouge in Paris
- Loire Valley Castles & Wine Tasting Tour Review
Portugal
- Ultimate 2 Weeks in Portugal Itinerary
- Why Visit Lisbon? 10 Reasons Lisbon is Worth Visiting
- Lisbon Food Tour Review: Eats, Street Art, and Undiscovered Lisbon
- Lisbon Food Tour Review: Tastes and Traditions
- Best Places to Visit in the Algarve, Portugal
- One Day in Porto, Portugal: What to Do, See & Eat
Spain
- What to do in Malaga, Spain: Exploring Wine and Castles
- 8 Best Things to Do in Cordoba, Spain
- Visit Almeria: Spain’s 2019 Gastronomy Capital
- City Break Spotlight: Barcelona
Czech Republic
- 3 Days in Prague: An Itinerary
- 5 Places to See Prague from Above
- Taking a Prague Craft Beer Tour with Viator
- Eating Prague Food Tour Review
Australia
- Simple Australia Itinerary
- Interview with an Australia Itinerary Expert
- Traveling to Australia: Things to Know Before You Go
- Great Ocean Road Tour Review
Other destinations and articles with multiple destinations
- Amsterdam Layover Guide: How to Spend a Long Layover in Amsterdam
- How to Spend a 24 Layover in Reykjavik
- Amsterdam Food Tour Review
- City Break Spotlight: Amsterdam
- Bernese Oberland Itinerary: How to Spend 5 Days in Switzerland
- Best Cities in the Mediterranean
- 6 Countries for New Travelers
- European River Cruise Tour Review
- Budapest Food Tour Review
- City Break Spotlight: Budapest
- How to See a Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan
- Tokyo Food Tour in Shinbashi Neighborhood
- Tokyo Food Tour in Meguro Neighborhood
- Food in Bratislava and a Food & Beer Tour Review
- City Break Spotlight: Brussels
- Day Trips from Brussels
- Ultimate Poland Itinerary: How to Spend One Week in Poland
- Warsaw Vodka Tour Review
- Krabi, Thailand 4 Islands Tour Review
- Serengeti and Zanzibar: Tanzania Safari Tour Review
- Intrepid North Morocco Tour Review
All about taking tours
Tours can be a really great way to travel, especially if you’re a new traveler. But not all tours are created equal. Beyond that, different destinations call for different ways of traveling. There are definitely some places and experiences that are much better when organized as a tour.
From longer organized tours to half and full day tours, this page has everything you need to know to choose a tour. You’ll also find tour reviews and interviews with other travelers who have taken tours.
Here is a set of posts on how to decide if a tour is right for you and how to pick one.
When is it Worth Booking a Tour?: Sometimes a tour is the perfect solution, but other times you’re better off going on your own. Here’s what you should think about and how to make the decision.
Advantages of Taking a Tour: Taking a tour has many benefits that could result in a better trip, especially if you’re new to travel.
Disadvantages of Taking a Tour: But there are also lots of things to consider that might make taking a tour the wrong decision for you.
Tours – Which One is Right for You?: Not all tours are created equally. Learn how to figure out which is the best fit for your needs and desires.
5 Reasons to Add Days to the End of Your Tour: After taking a multi-day tour, staying for a few more days on your own can come with real benefits.
How to Plan Your Own Tour: Don’t want to take a tour or can’t find one that fits exactly with what you want? Here’s how to create your own plan.
Europe is Bigger Than You Think: Trying to jam 12 cities into a 14 day trip is not a good idea. Europe is not as small as you might think, and it takes time to get from one place to the next.
6 Countries for New Travelers: If you’re new to international travel, here are a few suggestions for countries to try for your first trip abroad.
Traveling with Day Trips: I think basing yourself in one city and taking a few day trips can be a good way to see a lot without the hassle of changing hotels every day.
How to Plan Your Own Day Trip: You can take a day trip as an organized tour, but if that doesn’t work for you, here’s how to plan it out for yourself and make the most of your day trip.
What to Pack for a Day Trip: Check out our recommendations for things to pack for a day trip while traveling.
Why You Should Take a City Break for Your Next Vacation: Spending an extended amount of time in a city can be a fun alternative to hopping from one place to the next.
Understanding the Schengen Zone: The Schengen Zone includes more than two dozen countries in Europe, and it’s important to understand how it works for border crossings and the amount of time you’re allowed to stay within the zone.
23 Ways to Travel With a Purpose: Add a little meaning to your trip with one of these ideas.
Alternative Vacation: Signing Up for a Language Program: Taking a language course can be an interesting way to spend a vacation. Read about my experience with a Spanish immersion program.
Food tours: our favorite way to travel
Food plays a huge role in the history and culture of a destination, and food tours teach you about those links. You probably have certain foods you want to try when you’re traveling. Taking a food tour ensures that you get to taste the real deal, not some mediocre version a local would never eat. And usually you get to try a few things you never even knew existed.
Food tours are like two tours in one because you get to explore the city or neighborhood, and you get to eat lots of delicious things along the way. We think they are one of the most enjoyable ways to experience a city for many reasons, which is why you should take a food tour on your next vacation.
What to Expect on a Food Tour: If you’ve never taken a food tour, you might not know what to expect. Here’s how they work so you understand what kind of experience you’re booking.
How to Pick the Perfect Food Tour: Food tours are wonderful. But before you choose one, read our advice for picking the best one for your vacation.
How to Prepare for a Food Tour: These are some things you should know and do before you take your food tour.
Why Group Size Matters on a Food Tour: Normal walking tours can be large groups, but group size is much more important for a food tour.
Food Tours: the Perfect Way to Explore a City: Food is such an important part of any culture, and that’s why we think they’re the best way to learn about a city.
Can you take a food tour with allergies or dietary restrictions?: Dietary restrictions or food allergies might make you hesitate about booking a food tour, but here’s why they might still be possible for you, and what to do to make sure you have a good experience.
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