Years ago on our road trip in Scotland we passed and stopped at a lot of castles in Scotland. When wondering how many castles are there in Scotland? Over 1500! Yes, that many. We’re not going to cover all those castles in this article, just the coolest castles in Scotland. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which castle they recommend and added my own picks. Fairytale Castles in Scotland Which of the 1500+ castles in Scotland to visit are in our top 11? Read on to find out. All of them ...| KarsTravels
A Scotland road trip starting in Edinburgh is a dream come true. A lot of people dream about visiting Scotland. Seeing the castles, experiencing the Highlands is what most people want. So when someone asks why visit Scotland? Then it’s indeed because of the castles, the cute towns, the lochs, the whisky and the beautiful nature. Even when it’s raining the whole trip, like it was when we visited, it’s still worth it. We drove this road trip back in September of 2008. Scotland Road Trip W...| KarsTravels
Orlando is often synonymous with its world-famous theme parks, but this vibrant city has much more to offer. Beyond the excitement of Disney World lies plenty of experiences that don’t cost a small fortune. As a Floridian, I’ve been having fun in Orlando even before I can talk (yes, seriously)! It’s a city that continues to improve and expand year over year. This article is about the top things to do in Orlando away from the typical theme park scene. Come along with me as I share ...| KarsTravels
2023 was a fantastic travel year for our family. We ticked off some bucket list experiences on our 2023 travels. Besides bucket list trips we had lots of day trips and weekend getaways in the Netherlands. Some day trips and vacations were in other European countries. So here’s our 2023 in review. 2023 Travels January We started the new year in Ooij, at Fletcher-Restaurant De Gelderse Poort. Our balcony had a good view of the fireworks that started the new year. We arrived home the 2nd day o...| KarsTravels
Last Updated: July 24th 2024. Let’s talk about fairytale castles in France, because there are so many. We’ve covered fairytale castles in Germany, however it’s not the only country in Europe with numerous castles. France has its fair share of castles. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers which fairytale chateau in France they love and added my favorites. Fairytale Castles in France When wondering are there castles in France? Then read on, because yes, there are and there are many. All...| KarsTravels
Do you love to go on road trips, but feel they’re so expensive? Here are our top money saving tips to have a cheap(er) road trip. There are ways to save on road trips without sacrificing adventure and fun. Money Saving Tips Road trips in itself can be a money saving way of going on vacation. It’s a perfect way to explore on a budget. You can make a road trip as cheap or expensive as you want. Fuel and food are the most costly parts of your road trip. Followed by accommodation. But even on...| KarsTravels
Florida is perfect state for road tripping, with lots of different things to do on the itinerary. This 10-day Florida road trip has it all; nature, night life, the beach, theme parks and science. We drove this road trip personally back in October of 2014. Florida Road Trip Day 1: Arrive at Miami Day 2: Drive from Miami to Key West (264 kilometers/164 miles, about 3 hours and 10 minutes, with toll roads) Day 3: Drive from Key West to Florida City (203 kilometers/126 miles, about 2.5 hours) Day...| KarsTravels
2022 started with a lockdown, but luckily that was the last one. Looking at 2022 in review, we traveled a lot. Lots of daytrips and weekend getaways in the Netherlands. But also some vacations in Europe. So here are all our travels in 2022 month by month. 2022 in Review January We started the new year in Callantsoog, at Fletcher Badhotel Callantsoog. The country was still in lockdown at that moment and this continued in the first few months of the year. Almost at the end of the month we had a...| KarsTravels
Last Updated: November 14th 2024. Christmas is almost here and so are all these wonderful Christmas markets around the world. Europe is known for its Christmas markets, but it isn’t the only continent with fabulous markets and atmosphere. I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what the must-visit Christmas markets in the world are. I’ve added my own favorites to the list. Christmas Markets Around the World: Europe Let’s start our list with the best Christmas markets of Europe. Cologne, ...| KarsTravels
What are the top things to do on a day in Honfleur in France? Find it here. The harbor, old town, food and tours.| KarsTravels