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.
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 / Dahab, Egypt
In this Roam Guide, Katrina Laemmerhirt, owner of Chicago’s urban outdoor company Brick Wood and Iron relives her memories of Dahab Egypt. This travel guide balances exploration of historic landmarks in Egypt with an off the grid visit to the cool waters off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula, one of the world’s most treasured diving destinations.
What to Know / Egypt
Egypt is a highly sought after destination right now, but you need to be sure your expectations are managed and you’re beyond prepared for the realities of traveling to this magnificent and treasure-filled country.
Roam Guide / Bora Bora
Few places in the world inspire wanderlust like the South Pacific. With it’s perfectly untouched beaches, vibrant marine life and dreamy resort accommodations. This travel guide tells the story of a young couple experiencing the fantasy island of Bora Bora for the first time.
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.
Ready and Roam / Western Cape, South Africa
Coastal living along the Western Cape is both expansive and quaint. The capital city of Cape Town is vibrant, stylish and sophisticated. Just one hour inland, you’ll find a picturesque wine region full of centuries old wineries. Southeast from the "the mother city" sits the seaside town of Hermanus, known for whale watching and cage diving with great white sharks.
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.
Roam 2 Ways / Maui, Hawaii
The Central Pacific, Hawaiian Island of Maui is home to 30 miles of beaches, volcanic Haleakala national park, scenic waterfalls and of course the iconic winding Road to Hana Highway.
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 / 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.
Roam Guide / Havana, Cuba
Charismatic, stylish, and savvy foodie, Paul Buttenhoff 'walks, talks and gawks' his way through the streets of Havana in this solo travel guide to the vibrant Cuban city.
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.
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 / 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.
Roam 2 Ways / Oahu, Hawaii
Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island and boasts an abundance of natural beauty as one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. The island is home to vast landscapes, picturesque lush scenery and serene beaches. This roam guide covers it all.