Here’s everything we posted this week:
Portugal and Spain Road Trip: Driving the Iberian Coast
Plan a Portugal and Spain road trip along the Iberian coast, from Porto's tiled streets to the Algarve's sea caves. Full route, stops and tips.
Balkans Road Trip: Croatia to Albania in 10 Days
A 10-day Balkans road trip from Split to the Albanian Riviera, with border-crossing notes, camp spots and coastal stops in Croatia, Montenegro and Albania.
Southeast Asia Backpacking Route: Vietnam, Laos and Thailand
A 3-month Southeast Asia backpacking route through Vietnam, Laos and Thailand, with stops, transport tips and the slow boat down the Mekong.
Highway 1 Road Trip: Seattle to San Diego in 3 Weeks
A 3-week Highway 1 road trip from Seattle to San Diego, covering the Olympic Peninsula, the redwoods, Big Sur and the Southern California coast.
Norway Fjords Road Trip: Chasing the Midnight Sun
A Norway fjords road trip from Bergen to the Lofoten Islands, timed for the midnight sun, with ferry crossings, hairpin roads and cold-weather tips.
Patagonia Road Trip: Ruta 40 and the Carretera Austral
Planning a Patagonia road trip along Ruta 40 and the Carretera Austral, covering Fitz Roy, Perito Moreno and Torres del Paine. Route notes inside.
Exploring the Balkans: Finding Campsites Word for Word
A first-person account of exploring the Balkans by van, from Split to the Albanian Riviera, following campsite notes word for word.
Highway 1, Slowly: Savouring Every Mile of the Pacific Coast
What happens when you spend 17 days driving Highway 1 slowly instead of 5 — Big Sur, the redwoods, and a route plan that made it effortless.
First Time in Vietnam: Booking a Route Off This Blog
A first time in Vietnam trip report: booking an entire route from a blog post, plus Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and four unplanned nights in Hoi An.
Weekly Roundup — September 15 to September 21, 2026
A roundup of everything we posted this week — routes, guides, and stories from the road.
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