Are you looking for a stunning beach landscape on the Yucatan without the crowds? Then Bacalar, Mexico is the perfect place for you! 💦
With numerous cenotes, a magical downtown, and interesting cultural sights, you'll find a wealth of things to do in Bacalar. Start planning your trip to this dreamy eco gem here:
https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/things-to-do-in-bacalar
A few moments from Bacharach, Germany, the small medieval town on the Rhine River that I found out is NOT pronounced “Back-a-rack” as in Burt Bacharach like an American is likely to pronounce it.
Rather, it rolls off a German tongue so beautifully as “Baaccchhh,rrrraaccchhh”. Sadly, the closest I can come to this pronunciation is when I have swollen glands. 😂
It never fails to amaze me how two languages can make the same place sound so different. 😙
No matter how you say it, Bacharach Germany is so worth a visit — one of our favorite (and most unique) @UnTours so far! ✨
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Italy is a country best explored at a leisurely pace, and what better way to do that than by hopping on a train? 🚂
Taking the train leaves the driving to someone else, so we can sit back and enjoy the view. 🌲 But there are still important details to consider with this type of travel, including:
-Where and how to book train tickets?
-Which Italian train companies are the best? -What are the different types of trains in Italy, and which class of train travel is right for me?
We’re here to help! Head to the blog (link in bio) for all the details you need to travel by train in Italy safely and efficiently. All that’s left is deciding where to go! 🚆
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In Mainz, Germany, the 1,000-year-old cathedral is a big attraction…
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but, just a short walk away is St. Stephan’s Church which dates to 1340 and features incredible #stainedglass windows by Marc Chagall throughout. 😲💙💙💙
The Gothic church made of red sandstone was almost completely destroyed in WWII and the blue glow inside lends an other-worldly ethereal feeling. 👼
Our #UnGuide @hanslotharhuhn gave us some great ideas including this stop for our day trip to Mainz! 🖼️ 🎨
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Whether you’re planning a tropical family vacation or one of those epic Florida road trips through less-traveled parts of the Sunshine State, a glimpse of the Everglades ecosystem is worth the trip! 🐊
From airboat tours to hiking and spotting wildlife, you'll find plenty of outdoor adventures in the Everglades. It's truly a nature lovers paradise! 🐦
Find our full guide to the Florida Everglades here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/things-to-do-in-the-everglades-florida
Slow travel is a lot of things and it’s definitely not certain things too, like drive-by traveling “for the ‘Gram” or TikTok.
One great example of #slowtravel is off-season travel, when crowds are at their lowest and local economies benefit more from the needed tourism boost.
We’re so excited to be doing two back-to-back @UnTours this week to parts of the world most often visited in the summer: Germany’s #RhineValley and France’s #Alsace region. Then we’ll spend some time in Switzerland. 🏰
My first thought was 🥶, but it’s only 50F so that’s not bad at all, even coming from south FL. 😜
No matter the time of year, there’s still good wine and cheese. 🥰🍷🧀
Have you been to the #Rhine or Alsace in the off season? We’d love to hear about it! Hit us up with your best recs, please!👇🏻 ⬇️
#travel #offseason #winter #europe #travelblog #slowfood #slowtravelstories #winetravel #travelwriter #slowliving #wanderlust #foodandwine #localflavor #culture #sustainable #greentravel #alsace #france #traveldeeper #travelbetter #rhine #germany #itsamazingouthere @germanytourism #bacharach @francetourisme @alsace
We visited Huntington Beach on a west coast USA road trip, and had the best time in this chill Southern California beach town! 🏄♂️
If you're heading to California, or planning a west coast road trip of your own, consider a stop in "Surf City USA." 🌊 You'll be met with plenty of great things to do, and that laidback & fun surf culture vibe! ☀️
See our guide to Huntington Beach here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/things-to-do-in-huntington-beach-california
Think you can’t travel slow in the most touristed places? There are lots of things to do in Portofino to escape the crowds! 🇮🇹
While many people visit Portofino for a day trip, slow travelers will enjoy it even more when they stay longer. Like many of our favorite tourist towns in Italy, you'll have the town to yourself once the day trippers leave!
Find our slow traveler's guide to Portofino here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/things-to-do-in-portofino
We asked travel experts around the world 🌎 about their favorite bucket list destinations in Europe, and they had LOTS of great ideas to share!
What landmark destinations would you add to this list?
Head to the blog to see our collective list of 58 European landmarks and hidden gems:
https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/ultimate-europe-bucket-list
HAVE TOU BEEN HERE IN NYC? It’s one of my absolute favorite places in the city, especially in wintertime!! ❄️✨
** It’s the beautiful #arcade in the lower level of @centralparknyc’s Bethesda Terrace! **
If you haven’t been here, please go! Here’s some interesting #history on the Terrace and the amazing fountain just outside.⛲️
✅ The Bethesda Terrace and Arcade was built during the Civil War! 💣
✅ The ceiling of the lower level arcade at the Bethesda Terrace in NYC’s Central Park over 15,000 patterned Minton encaustic tiles designed by Jacob Wrey Mould. (In case you’re not aware, encaustic tiles are ceramic tiles where the surface pattern is not a product of the glaze but of the different colors of clay.) 15,000 of them!!! 🔸🔹🔸
✅ And originally, it was called ‘The Water Terrace’, but was renamed in 1868 when the “Angel of the Waters” statue was unveiled, which refers to the biblical healing of a disabled man at Bethesda, a story from the Gospel of John about an angel blessing the Pool of Bethesda, giving it healing powers. ❤️🩹⚡️
It’s warm in the winter and you can usually catch someone playing beautiful music like this guy — come on… how romantic is this??
What’s your favorite part of NYC? Or your favorite part of YOUR favorite city?! 🌆🌃
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#neverstopexploring #NYC #newyorkstateofmind #NewYork #hiddengems #nychistory #centralparkhistory
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With winter well underway ❄️ you might be starting to plan your spring break escape! ☀️
We've put together a list of places in the U.S. that are the perfect spring getaway. Most are great options for slow travelers too!
Find inspiration and start planning your trip here:
https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/best-spring-break-destinations-usa
When it comes to Italy, the more you discover, the more you realize how much there is to do & see! Which is exactly the reason to make an Italy bucket list. 🇮🇹
To inspire your list, we've put together a list of 50 things to do in Italy before you kick the bucket. See our list here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/italy-bucket-list
Planning your next holiday to Italy? Plan on visiting Puglia in the country’s still-untrodden boot heel! 🇮🇹
From unique local dishes & up and coming wine, to the arts & crafts and centuries’ old villages, there is no shortage of things to do in this gorgeous part of the world. 🌎 Start planning your visit here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/visiting-puglia
Who needs ❄️☃️🥶❄️ to feel the spirit of #Christmas? Balmy breezes and tropical palms can be just as magical.🎄🌟🎁
To those who shellibrate the season, Merry Christmas from our family to yours, and a joyous New Year! 🐚🌴
#holidayseason #tropical #winterinflorida #christmastree #winterpalms #christmasspirit @naplesbotanical #nightlightsinthegarden #tropicalchristmas #naplesflorida #swfl @naplesfloridatravelguide #floridalife #tistheseason
Countries with the Best Food
As foodies and travelers, we long to visit the countries with the best food around the world. 🌎 And the more we travel, the more we realize how much good food is out there! 🍽
Ready to discover some of the best food across the globe? Head to the blog to inspire your next tasty trip! https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/travel-for-food-and-wine-destinations
Starting to think about your 2024 travel plans? ✈️🚊 🚘 If Italy is on your list of destinations, consider a visit to one of these Northern Italy gems!
Whether you plan to start with one city, or spend a week or more on an Italy road trip, there's something for every traveler- especially foodies! 🇮🇹 🚗 🍽
See our full guide to the 16 Best Places in Northern Italy here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/best-places-to-visit-in-northern-italy
Looking for that perfect honeymoon destination? With so many options to choose from, you don’t want to pick a destination you’ll remember for all the wrong reasons...and we're here to help!
The pristine white beaches and warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean will leave a lasting impression, with soft breezes, spectacular waterfalls, & awe-inspiring views. 💦 🌴 ☀️ These romantic and beautiful spots will call you back for many more adventures to come! See our full list of recommendations here: https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/best-honeymoon-destinations-in-the-caribbean
If you love a warm bath after a long day, the beautiful Tuscany hot springs just might be your favorite reason to visit! 💦
These beautiful hot springs and thermal baths make a great addition to a road trip through Tuscany! 🚗 Star planning your visit here:
https://www.travlinmad.com/blog/tuscany-hot-springs