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Part-time travelers Stephanie and Adam trying to see as much of the world as our vacation time allows. Travel tips, news and stories. Thanks for joining us!

We are Stephanie and Adam, and we’re on a quest to maximize our vacation time and see as much of this amazing planet as possible. Originally from Portland, Oregon (Adam) and Boston, Massachusetts (Stephanie), we currently live and work in the Washington, DC area- and we have no plans to quit our day jobs. Like many professionals, our wanderlust tendencies used to be confined to web searches and Pi

nterest. In 2009, we decided to change that by creating a list of places we wanted to see around the world and prioritize travel just like we prioritize our jobs, friends, and family. Fortunately, vacation time is something we both have, so now if we’re not on the road we’re probably researching or packing for the next trip! We’ve had some amazing adventures and we’ve learned a lot along the way. We hope to use this blog to share those stories and hopefully inspire others to use every day of their vacation time to go explore the world. Road Unraveled is dedicated to untangling some of the challenges that come with planning trips and taking them. It’s a combination of stories from the road, stories about the road, and tips for navigating whichever road you’re on. It’s proof that you can balance your career and home life with journeys that weave through foreign cities and nearby towns. Most of all, it’s our tribute to the incredible experiences and people we meet along the way.

02/02/2024

It’s official: Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, and we’re cleared to celebrate an early spring! The only thing better than warmer weather on the way is visiting the Weather Capital of the World to hear the proclamation in person. Take a look at this article from our archives, where we share our experience visiting Punxsutawney during their biggest day of the year. We’re planning to join the fun in person next year- let us know if we might see you there!
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/groundhog-day-in-punxsutawney/

28/01/2024

It has been an incredible finale to Adam’s Bulgaria birthday extravaganza! 🥳 We drove out of Sofia and explored Plovdiv, followed by a stop at to enjoy some Thracian Valley Mavrud- our favorite Bulgarian grape. We ended the night at one of our favorite Sofia restaurants with dinner (and Rakia, the country’s national drink) at , a place we found on our first trip to Bulgaria in 2019. Here’s a photo dump from an epic long weekend!

22/01/2024

NEW POST! When we booked our Greek Islands cruise last summer, we knew our time on and off the boat would be important. What we didn't realize was just how important it can be to add a day before and after the cruise; after all, delays happen, but saving time to see the beautiful city of Athens was a memorable highlight! Is a Greek Islands cruise on your bucket list? Take a look at a few reasons you might want to save a day before and after your cruise to experience Athens and more!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/2-days-athens-before-after-cruise/

01/01/2024

We had a great time watching Ocean City’s midnight fireworks, but we made sure to wake up before dawn for the main event: a chance to welcome the first sunrise of 2024 over the Atlantic Ocean! 🌅 A wonderful way to start a brand new year!

31/12/2023

With just hours left in 2023, we’re thinking back not just on another fantastic year of travel and exploration but on all of our previous New Year’s Eve trips! From singing in Bruges to the crowds in Cape Town and Tokyo to a blizzard and fireworks in Reykjavik and Copenhagen, this is one of our favorite holidays to celebrate. Check out our archives to revisit all our New Year's Eve posts:

https://www.roadunraveled.com/tag/new-years-eve/

This year, we’re in Ocean City, Maryland- let us know where you are ringing in 2024! Have a safe, fun evening- we look forward to another wonderful year with all of you starting after the clock strikes midnight!

26/12/2023

NEW POST: We're excited to share our 2023 Travel Year in Review! This marks the 10th edition of our annual look back at our year in travel, and it also means 2024 will mark 10 years of Road Unraveled! As usual, we had a lot of fun adventures this year. From exploring the jungles of Central America and discovering ancient history in the Mediterranean to mountain hikes in the Arctic Circle and road trips through empty, scorching hot deserts, this was a year to remember! Check out our post and let us know what your travel highlights were from 2023!

Happy holidays and best wishes to you in 2024!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/2023-travel-year-in-review/

10/12/2023

The National Christmas Tree looks great this year! The tree is located on the Ellipse by the White House, and it’s surrounded by 56 smaller trees (one for each state, the District of Columbia, and the five United States territories). The smaller trees also have decorations made by schools and artists from each of those places. Merry Christmas! 🎄

29/09/2023

NEW POSTS! Greetings all! We're excited to share not one but TWO posts today that cover our amazing experience in Greenland with Lindblad Expeditions earlier this month. One post wasn't enough to cover all the details and amazing stories we came back with, so we hope you'll take a look at both and learn more about this amazing part of the world with us!

* One Week in Greenland: Highlights from the World’s Largest Island
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/greenland-worlds-largest-island/

* Waves, Wonder, and the Art of the Expedition: Exploring Greenland on the National Geographic Endurance
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/waves-wonder-art-greenland/

03/09/2023

After 3 days of heavy winds, torrential rain, and 60 foot swells crossing the Denmark Strait, we finally made it back to Iceland! We spent the final day of the trip exploring Grundarfjörður and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It was the perfect way to end an incredible trip and bucket list adventure.

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31/08/2023

Greetings from the Denmark Strait! We said goodbye to Greenland earlier today when we passed through the Prince Christian Sound on our way back to Iceland aboard National Geographic Endurance. 🛳️ Next stop: Ísafjarðardjúp!

Lindblad Expeditions

30/08/2023

The colorful houses of Greenland! 🤩 We had a great time exploring the towns of Qaqortoq and Igaliku today. 🇬🇱

Lindblad Expeditions

29/08/2023

We visited the village of Qassiarsuk today. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has historical significance as the homestead of Eric the Red.

Lindblad Expeditions

28/08/2023

Take a zodiac into a remote fjord in Greenland and hike up a mountain. ✅

Lindblad Expeditions

27/08/2023

Today, we explored the town of Nuuk! 🇬🇱 The capital of Greenland has plenty of charm, and we spent the afternoon marveling at the colorful houses and rugged coastline during a great city tour.

25/08/2023

Our latest trip has delivered us to one of our favorite places for just 24 hours, but we would maximize mere minutes in Reykjavik if we had the chance. As is our tradition, we stopped by Sólfar (The Sun Voyager) for a few moments of peace. And yes— we made sure to have a hot dog at Bæjarins Beztu before leaving town! 🌭 🇮🇸

We’re incredibly excited to be on another trip with Lindblad Expeditions! Next stop: Greenland!

11/08/2023

NEW POST: When we decided to take a trip into the Nevada desert, we never guessed we would learn so much through the lens of ghosts and UFOs!

Starting in Las Vegas, it only takes one day to travel through ghost towns and along the famous Extraterrestrial Highway to experience some truly unique parts of the USA. In our latest article, we share 10 stops we made as well as some of the insights we gained and experiences we enjoyed that shaped one of our favorite days on the road. If you’re looking for a detour from the Vegas Strip’s bright lights, here are our recommendations for an off-the-beaten-path adventure!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/et-highway-ghost-towns-nevada/

30/06/2023

NEW POST: If you saw our Malta post earlier this week, you may have noticed we included a mention of a famous cave that was thought to be the inspiration for Calypso's Cave in Homer's Odyssey. We had such a memorable hike to that cave that we thought the story needed its own post. Take a look!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/tal-mixta-cave-malta-odyssey/

26/06/2023

NEW POST: Last fall, we spent a week on the Mediterranean island of Malta. If you’re thinking of an ever-so-slightly-off-the-beaten-path European vacation destination, we want to introduce you to Malta! From food and history to beaches and outdoor activities, you'll find plenty of fun things to do while you're there. Take a look at our latest article and let us know if you have ever been to Malta!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/malta/

17/06/2023

Another great work trip to NYC!

27/05/2023

We stopped to see the Guardian Lions of Route 66 today. It’s one of the many fun and quirky sites along Route 66- people even leave offerings here for good luck. According to legend, nobody knows how these two marble statues got here. They just sit stoically in the middle of the Mojave, watching out over the vast emptiness of the desert, protecting the chosen few who pass through this lonely highway on wayward journeys into the dry, sandy expanse. Mysterious protectors or tourist stop? Either way, we left a coin just in case.

26/05/2023

We left San Diego today and started our journey towards Las Vegas. Our route took us through the Mojave Desert, so we made sure to stop by Joshua Tree National Park along the way!

07/05/2023

Beautiful sunrise in Ocean City, Maryland today! So nice to wake up to this view 🤩🌅

05/05/2023

Ever wanted to travel around the entire world in a single day? This weekend, more than 60 embassies will open their doors to showcase food, beverages, dancing, and other cultural connections to the Washington, DC community! It's one of our favorite annual events in the region. Take a look at our articles about our experience at the Events DC Around the World Embassy Tour and the EU Open House- and if you are in the DC area this weekend, consider spending a few hours getting to know some of the incredible nations that join us as neighbors in our capital city!

The World in a Day: Washington, DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/world-embassy-tour-washington-dc/

EU Open House: The European Union Embassy Tour in Washington, DC
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/eu-open-house-dc-embassy-tour/

30/04/2023

NEW POST: Although Mount Rushmore was the destination we had in mind as we set out on a road trip, we were surprised to discover that South Dakota has some of the most beautiful landscapes, quirky roadside attractions, and historical spots in the country. South Dakota might be the Mount Rushmore State, but it offers an incredible collection of places to see, many of which are right off the interstate. Check out our latest post to see some of the things you can do and see in South Dakota (other than visit Mount Rushmore)- and let us know if you have been to any of the places on our list!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/things-to-do-in-south-dakota/

20/04/2023

Adam was in New York for a couple days this week, and he went up to the Edge to watch the sunset after work. 🌇 It's located on the 100th floor, 1,200 feet above the ground, and it even has a glass floor in one spot where you can look straight down! It's the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere and it has amazing views of the city! It just opened in the past couple years, so it's a great alternative to well-known observations decks like Top of the Rock and the Empire State Building.

11/04/2023

NEW POST: During our recent visit to Denmark, we added a second country to our itinerary with a morning visit to Malmö, Sweden! Only a 40-minute train ride from Copenhagen, Malmö is the third-largest city in Sweden, and we had a great time sampling the sites and sounds around town. From indulging in the tradition of fika to feeding talking trash cans, it was a morning that was full of surprises! Check out our latest post to read more!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/malmo-sweden-from-copenhagen/

27/03/2023

NEW POST: Despite the fact we have lived in the mid-Atlantic region for years, it took a long time for us to visit one of the most popular Washington, DC day trip destinations: Harpers Ferry. It's been popular with locals for decades- you could even say centuries! When Virginian and Founding Father Thomas Jefferson wrote about Harpers Ferry in 1783, he had only glowing reports to offer, commenting that, "This scene is worth a voyage across the Atlantic." Take a look at our latest post to learn more about this historic town and let us know if you have ever visited!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/harpers-ferry-hike/

17/03/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Ireland is one of our favorite places to visit, and we've written multiple posts about our trips to The Emerald Isle. From the majestic Cliffs of Moher and Giant's Causeway, to Carrick-a-Rede and the streets of Dublin, we've shared some fun stories on our website- take a look below!

Day Trip from Dublin: Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/giants-causeway-tour-dark-hedges/

Day Trip from Dublin: The Cliffs of Moher
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/day-trip-cliffs-of-moher/

2 Days in Dublin, Ireland
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/2-day-guide-dublin-ireland/

There is still so much more we want to see in Ireland; Newgrange, Skellig Michael, and Blarney Castle are just a few of the locations we have on our travel bucket list. Have you ever been to Ireland? What are some of your favorite spots? Let us know!

14/03/2023

NEW POST: We're wrapping up our series on our recent Lindblad Expeditions trip with a story about the Mayan metropolis of Yaxhá. If you have never heard of Yaxhá (or if its pronunciation escapes you as it did us), the settlement was once the third largest Maya city, smaller than only Tikal and Mexico's El Mirador, and home to more than 40,000 people at its peak. We visited the day before our visit to Tikal and we were amazed at the sights, sounds, wildlife, and structures that make up the ancient settlement. Take a look at our story and let us know if you have visited any Mayan cities in your travels!

https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/yaxha-guatemala-maya/

23/02/2023

NEW POST: Last month, we spent a week exploring Belize with Lindblad Expeditions onboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. Today, we're sharing our newest post about that experience! From snorkeling through the second largest coral reef in the world and exploring near-deserted tropical islands to hiking through dense jungles and observing fascinating wildlife, it was a week to remember! Take a look and let us know if you've ever visited Belize!
https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/belize/

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Malta Tal-Mixta Cave

NEW POST: If you saw our Malta post earlier this week, you may have noticed we included a mention of a famous cave that was thought to be the inspiration for Calypso's Cave in Homer's Odyssey. We had such a memorable hike to that cave that we thought the story needed its own post. Take a look! https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/tal-mixta-cave-malta-odyssey/

Tal-Mixta Cave on Gozo

Our adventures in Malta brought us to the island of Gozo today! We hiked up to the Tal-Mixta Cave, which overlooks Ramla Bay. The views were incredible! 🤩 This location is across from another famous cave as well; on the other side of the beach you'll find Calypso Cave, which is said to be the cave referred to by Homer in The Odyssey. In the story, the cave was the spot where the nymph Calypso kept Odysseus prisoner for seven years after his ship wrecked in a storm. That cave is now closed to tourists (they worry about it collapsing), but we're sure the views from Tal-Mixta are just as impressive and might inspire travelers just as Calypso inspired Homer! https://www.instagram.com/p/ClYqJF-L8zl/

Natural Bridge, Virginia

We made our way down to Natural Bridge State Park yesterday for a fun day trip. We wrote about Natural Bridge in our Shenandoah Valley post (check out the link below) and there is a lot of history to be discovered here. Natural Bridge was surveyed by a young George Washington (he also carved his initials in the wall), and Thomas Jefferson loved the bridge so much that he purchased the land and built a log cabin onsite so he could host guests. In his book "Notes on the State of Virginia," Jefferson wrote: "The Natural bridge, the most sublime of Nature's works ... It is impossible for the emotions arising from the sublime to be felt beyond what they are here: so beautiful an arch, so elevated, so light, and springing as it were up to heaven, the rapture of the spectator is really indescribable!" Jefferson really, really loved Natural Bridge. Some more of the famous visitors to Natural Bridge include former US presidents James Monroe and Martin Van Buren along with notable names like Sam Houston (leader of the Texas Revolution), Herman Melville (author of Moby Dick), and William Cullen Bryant (American poet and writer). William Cullen Bryant even compared the "world-famous bridge" to Niagara Falls as two of the most notable locations in all of North America. Check out our website to learn more! https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/shenandoah-blue-ridge-mountains-virginia/

Happy New Year from Road Unraveled!

Sunset over the Nile in Egypt

If you have been following us on Twitter and Instagram this week (and we hope you have been!) you know our vacation is wrapping up and we’re on our way home now. This time lapse video is from our last full night in Egypt, as we watched the sun set over the Nile from our hotel balcony. It was a perfect ending to a wonderful trip, and it’s one of our favorite sunsets! Where did you watch your most memorable sunset? Let us know!

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We're Stephanie and Adam, part-time travelers who want to inspire you to use your paid time off and take a vacation! Whether it's a day exploring your hometown or a dream trip around the world, our passion is helping people take a strategic look at how to use their vacation time. We have visited all 7 continents, more than 60 countries, and all 50 US states, and we love to share the stories and tips from our adventures to help others plan and take their own journeys of a lifetime. Thanks for joining us!