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The Ultimate 10-Day California Road Trip (Hotels, Route & Tips)
10-Day California Road Trip Itinerary: Coast, Mountains & Wine Country Disclaimer: I can’t really claim this destination is off the beaten track or under the radar. However, it’s simply too good not to write about. If you’re planning a California road trip, chances are you’ve already come across countless itineraries focused on Highway 1. And…
Keep reading10 Days in Panama Itinerary: Jungle Adventures, Caribbean Islands & Boutique Hotels
I’ve been lucky enough to visit some pretty amazing places in my lifetime, but I’d go as far as to put Panama in my top 5 all time trips (if you are interested, check out my top 5 here). Why do I love it so much? Panama truly embodies everything katethegreatexplorer is about…it can be…
Keep reading7 Day Slovenia Itinerary: Europe’s Hidden Gem Road Trip 2026
If you’ve landed on Slovenia as your next European trip, you’ve made an excellent choice! Or if you are still deciding, let my 7 day Slovenia Itinerary show you why Slovenia remains my ultimate favourite hidden gem destination in Europe. It’s a country big enough to offer diversity and no end to natural beauty, but…
Keep readingOff the grid European cities
Rome, Paris, London. It’s undebatable that Europe is home to some of the world’s best and well known cities. But what if you want more from Europe than another selfie outside the Eiffel tower? What if you want to go somewhere off the beaten track but every Europe search you do just throws up another…
Keep readingMadeira Island Travel Guide: What I Loved, Where I Stayed, The Best Hikes & Things to Do
Travel Guide Long branded as the destination for the older generation, I’m here to bust the myth that you have to be 50+ to fall in love with this island. In this Madeira Island travel guide, I’m sharing my experience exploring its dramatic landscapes, unforgettable hikes, and surprisingly diverse scenery. In fact, hats off to…
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