The legendary Great Smoky Mountains National Park conjures up images of classic blue silhouette of mountain ridges, black bears, elk, and rolling waterfalls. The national park spans both North Carolina and Tennessee and makes for quite the epic road trip. The question is, what’s the best way to do it? With this 6 day Smoky […]
Travel Itineraries
Itineraries are sometimes a pain in the ass to create but when it's done, you are sure grateful you have one. Don't worry, I got you covered!
The bread and butter of Going Awesome Places are the crazy detailed itineraries for destinations that travellers won't be able to find anywhere else. Here you'll find a collection of itineraries that are created to help you, the reader, to put together the travel plans for own trip. Now you won't necessarily copy the customized itinerary line by line but the hope is that there'll be tidbits of knowledge that you'll be able to take away and also answer a lot of your questions.
The best place to start is in The Art of Trip Planning which covers our methodology of crafting and designing itineraries. There's certainly a step-by-step process that we go through but it also comes from experience and knowing our own travel style and preferences. Inside you'll find access to our custom itinerary planner tool.
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Epic 9 Day Northern California Road Trip Itinerary
When planning the ultimate 9 day Northern California road trip itinerary, you’ll be overwhelmed with all the different ways you can do it but if you’re looking to blown away by a legendary national park, other-worldly landscapes, award-winning wines, crystal-clear lakes, giant sequoias, Gold Rush western vibes, a famous bridge, and more, this is the […]
Maui Itinerary – 5 Days Of Epic Sunrises, Drives, Hikes and Turtles
If you’re looking for the most balanced island in Hawaii that’s blessed with natural beauty, outdoor fun, creature comforts, top-notch dining, and warm alohas, look no further. This is what a Maui itinerary in 5 days looks like which combines the top things to do with hidden gems all-in-one. More Hawaii planning resources Honolulu 2 […]
2 Day Hong Kong Itinerary – Highlights in 48 hours
Hong Kong is one of the best hubs in Asia. Whether you’re connecting through the city and have a 48 hour layover or if you’re using it as a launching pad, this is a guide on how to plan a 2 day Hong Kong itinerary. Read more about Hong Kong Where to eat in Hong […]
2 Day Istanbul Itinerary – the perfect layover
You’ve got 48 hours or less and need to figure out how to make the most of your time. You could be here for a layover, on a business trip, or just couldn’t fit in more time. This is a look at how we squeezed in the most of our time in this 2 day […]
5 Day Alicante Itinerary – Discovering Costa Blanca
On the Spanish Mediterranean coastline of Costa Blanca is the dynamic, delicious, picturesque, and laid back city of Alicante. With a castle standing guard, the handsome old quarter, and long stretches of waterfront and beach, here’s what a 5 day Alicante itinerary looks like. Read more about Spain Best things to do in Valencia Cheapest […]
Kamakura Day Trip From Tokyo Itinerary
When planning your trip to Tokyo and looking for iconic experiences that’s easy to do and is easy to do in less than 10 hours, you have to consider a Kamakura day trip and I’m going to tell you why. Read more about Tokyo Tokyo food guide – must-eat places when you go 12 days […]
3 Days in Cairo Itinerary – Places to Visit Including The Pyramids
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and amidst the chaos of the city are the most magnificent gems. It’s the clashing of the old the new, the frustratingly congested with cars and tourists, and the juxtaposition of dusty alleyways with colossal architecture. A trip to Egypt just wouldn’t be complete without spending time at least […]
An Epic 2 Week Islands of Tahiti Itinerary | French Polynesia
Shimmering in infinite shades of blue are intertwined peaks and lush landscapes of green where 5 distinct island chains scattered across the South Pacific and 118 islands and atolls. As the birthplace of the overwater bungalow, French Polynesia is known as a haven for honeymooners but dig deeper and there’s so much more to this […]
10 Day Itinerary For Egypt – A Trip Of A Lifetime
Egypt is a land of wonder. From the epic pyramids, the mystic Nile, and endless layers of stories, this is the kind of trip that will literally blow your mind at every turn. The scale of everything you see will blow you away. The fact that this all happened thousands of years ago will blow […]