Ready & Roam’s breadth of knowledge comes from an incredible community of travelers who share their experience in an effort to help you travel easier. Our Roam Guides are highly curated, destination-specific travel stories told by discerning travelers, whose insight will prove invaluable to anyone planning a trip somewhere new.
Roam Guide / Sicily
On Liz Banfield’s first trip to Sicily she was eager to explore the island without rushing herself. Taking time along the North coast before traversing across the island to the Southeast, she discovered incredible ruins, medieval towns, cultural hot spots, rolling hills and cove beaches.
Ready and Roam / Ireland-The Southwest
With wild and rugged landscapes, sea cliffs and mountain ranges, surf waves and beach strands, quiet harbors and quaint villages brimming with heaps of Irish charm, excellent food and hospitality topped off with a perfect pint of creamy stout; the southwest region of Ireland is a forever favorite among visitors from every corner of the world.
Roam Guide / Croatia
An affordable Mediterranean vacation might sound like a reach, but Croatia offers show-stopping scenery at a budget-friendly cost. Read all about it in our experiential Roam Guide and then purchase the corresponding ten day itinerary.
Roam Guide / Rome, Florence and Venice
There are as many ways to plan Italy as there are things to see. As one of the most sought after countries in the world this interview guide offers a sampling perfect for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Roam Guide / Norway
Cruise through the majestic fjords of Norway with professional organizer and stylist Liz Tornell as she immerses herself in the Scandinavian culture. She may be a lover of 'all things in their place' at home, but when she travels she finds joy and beauty in the most unexpected places.
Ready and Roam / English Countryside
The sleepy villages of the English Countryside offer a glimpse into a lavish but quiet lifestyle, with modern pub fare, charming accommodation and extraordinary views.
Roam Guide / Barcelona, Spain
This Roam Guide covers Catalonia’s capital city of Barcelona. Our travel story combines cosmopolitan cool with the regions long history, to provide the perfect blend of adventure and romance in this epic Spanish metropolis.
Roam Guide / Alsace Region of France
This intricate travel guide navigates the Alsace villages of France, spectacularly tucked between the Vosges mountain range and the west bank of the Rhine river.
Roam Guide / Copenhagen, Denmark
Those who have been to Copenhagen often say it’s their favorite European destination. They reminisce about about the rich history and fairytale charm . The friendly locals are outside all the time and when they’re not, they’re tucked inside cozy cafes.
Roam Guide / Lugano, Switzerland - Chamonix, France
Lugano, Switzerland sits on the north shore of glacial Lake Lugano and is enveloped by the mountains that border northern Italy. The quaint city offers an off the grid glimpse into the fresh lifestyle and Mediterranean culture of the area and is a quieter alternative to nearby Lake Como. Just beyond Lake Lugano you’ll find the extraordinary ski resorts of the French alps. Discover this trip from someone who’s been.
Roam Guide / Road Trip to Northern Iceland
The perfect cultural immersion for those who adore the outdoors. Spectacular settings and remote luxury, Iceland is a part of this earth you don’t want to miss.
Roam Guide / 8 Days in Italy
Our latest Roam Guide covers eight days in Rome & Montepulciano. Two creative entrepreneurs from the Midwest head to Italy, kids in tow, to balance quiet moments in the countryside with "must see" city centre landmarks.
Ready and Roam / Warsaw, Poland
Roam Guide, Adrienne Bednarz explores her ‘Phoenix City’, of Warsaw, Poland. In her first collaboration with R&R, she shares her home country with it’s jaw-dropping scenery, wealth of history, (well-deserved) reputation for hospitality and incredibly favorable exchange rates.
Ready and Roam / Northern Portugal
Porto is a “port city” in every sense of the word. A city of light and energy. A gateway to the Atlantic for export out of wine country, a breathtaking landscape known for what else but Port.
Roam Guide / North to South Portugal
In Porto, the views were decidedly worth the hike. In Nazare, there is nothing quite like the thundering surf framed by majestic cliffs, and the expansive wine country is hard to explain. In this Roam Guide, accomplished photographer Liz Banfield relives her family holiday in Portugal.
Roam Guide / 2 Days in London
A two-day London itinerary; which on one hand hits more than the highlights and on the other hand leaves much to explore. This Roam Guide is intended to be a companion guide to our post on the English Countryside.
Roam Guide / Belgium
Most people take the train from Amsterdam to Paris and don't stop in Belgium, but they should. The charming cities of Antwerp, Ghent, & Bruges are roughly 30 minutes away from each other, walkable and full of history.
Ready and Roam / Santorini, Greece
Taste the olive drenched swordfish, savor the Santorini sunset, sip the crisp white wine and dive into the crystal clear Aegean sea in this insiders guide to Greece.