Matting It Up

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  • 5 days in Molise, Italy

    5 days in Molise, Italy

    This is a unique road trip itinerary that takes you through a region of Italy that featuring hilltop towns built on rocky outcrops, pre-Roman ruins, castles and fortresses. Virtually unknown to tourists, don’t be surprised if you don’t see another foreign tourist during your entire visit. We share some of the best things do during…

  • 5 days in the Yucatán

    5 days in the Yucatán

    The Yucatán peninsula is where the Mayan civilization reached the peak of its development. It is home to important Mayan cities, including Chichen Itza, Mayapan, and the city that is now the capital of the Yucatán, Mérida. In this itinerary, we show you how to spend 5 days in the Yucatán based out of Mérida,…

  • 5 days in Mexico City

    5 days in Mexico City

    Mexico City isn’t necessarily the most obvious travel destination, but it’s gaining in popularity. With its fascinating history and stunning architecture, it’s easy to see why. This guide explains how to spend 5 days in Mexico City, hitting all the key sights and attractions.

  • 5 days in Montreal

    5 days in Montreal

    Montreal is like a little bit of Europe in the middle of North America. Known for poutine, bagels and joie-de-vivre, we’ll show you how to maximize your 5 days in Montreal.

  • 7 days in Northern France

    7 days in Northern France

    This is a stunning road trip itinerary that takes you off the beaten track for 7 days in Northern France, visiting over a dozen towns and villages. It features historic Gothic cathedrals, royal palaces and castles (châteaux), Champagne caves, and preserved battle trenches from World War I (and lots of French wine and pastries!). It…

  • (Another) 5 days in Paris

    (Another) 5 days in Paris

    So you’ve been to Paris before and have visited the attractions we listed in our itinerary 7 Days in Paris. This itinerary goes a step further for another 5 days in Paris.

  • 7 days in Le Marche, Italy

    7 days in Le Marche, Italy

    This is a road trip itinerary through Le Marche, a region in central Italy, east of Tuscany, on the Adriatic Sea. Specifically, we’ll focus on the province of Pesaro e Urbino. The countryside features postcard-perfect rolling hills of patchwork farm fields, flattening out near the coast which features fishing villages and beach resort towns.

  • 5 days in Rome

    5 days in Rome

    Rome was once the largest city in the world and was the capital of the Roman Empire which included 20% of the world’s population. In a city full of Roman ruins, piazzas, churches, basilicas and museum, it can be hard to know where to start. We show you how to spend 5 days in Rome and…

  • 2 days in Quebec City

    2 days in Quebec City

    Quebec City was first settled in 1535 by Jacques Cartier, and founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain. The Old Québec district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is the only Canadian city with its original city walls. The old city is divided into Upper Town and Lower Town. We’ll show you how to…

  • 7 days in Paris

    7 days in Paris

    You could stay a month in Paris and not run out of top-notch attractions. But if you only have a week, we’ll show you the best way to spend 7 days in Paris. This itinerary is perfect for a first time visit to Paris, and includes all the top sights and activities.