The Road Trip Guy Blog

During my road trip I got asked this one question over and over again: Niels, how did you plan your route and which application did you use? Well, after answering this question over a dozen times I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate a blogpost to my method. For my route planning I use the application...

My Road Trip in Turkey - The Sights, Sounds, And Best of Turkey There is no better way to experience a country than on a road trip and if Turkey is among the countries you plan on visiting, you will be pleased to know that there is much to see. There are many routes that can be taken, but if...

The moment was finally there. After traveling through almost ten European Union countries (Norway not being included) it was time for a real test. Crossing the border from Poland into the Ukraine (Korczowa-Krakovets border) has a notorious reputation for being the worst and longest border cross from Europe. Waiting up to 24 hours and sleeping in the car were...

Portugal Road Trip Itinerary - Porto to Faro by Car! Portugal is a beautiful country full of welcoming and passionate people. There are many places that are on the cannot miss list, but if you want to soak in the true spirit of this beautiful country, there is no better way than with a Portugal Road Trip Itinerary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL4oz-KUG8E Traveling by car...

The perfect balance of planning and being spontaneous can be hard to find. Especially when budgeting is your biggest concern. Traveling pros calculate as many costs possible before they leave to have a better idea of how much money is left for fun when they get there. This guide will help you line out your trip, but still leave...

"I'll be back!", "There is no tumor!" or "Get to the chopper!" Who did not grow up with these amazing one-liners ? I am of course talking about the famous action star Arnold Schwarzenegger who took the action movie genre by storm with classics like The Terminator, Commando, Predator and Total Recall during the 80's and early 90's. Arnold was born in...

How Long Does it Take to Drive Across Canada? Road trips are amazing ways to see anything and everything you want to see. Some choose travel by air, but only by road can you experience the heart of a country and enjoy the nature. But the big questions is: How Long Does it Take to Drive Across Canada? There are many popular road trips...

Have you been dreaming already about your upcoming holiday? And have you already started planning your road trip through Europe? If so, you can use my 7 steps that I have applied when planning my 30,000 Km European road trip through 41 countries. Sit back, relax and you will have the best road trip possible! Determine the route when planning...

Never Discount the Need for True Friendship!  Family road trips are wonderful ways to bring the family together and enjoy some quality time. It is however important to remember that not all people have families that they get along with enough to take on a long road trip. Friends however tend to be easier to take because we do not...

Every so often you will find a special location,building or landscape on Pinterest/Instagram that has been completely untouched by the mass tourism. No, I am not talking about the Colosseum in Rome or the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but The Eyes of God (Prohodna) Cave in Karlukovo Bulgaria. This beautiful cave structure has been under the radar in Europe for many...