What do waltzes, the Hapsburgs, the Sound of Music, Mozart, mountains for days, schnitzel, and dumplings all have in common? Austria is a country that magically weaves between high culture and music, amongst urban old town charm that’s juxtaposed with the vastness of alpine summits and outdoor delights. Use this Austria 7 day itinerary as […]
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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2 Days In Athens – Itinerary for What to Do and Where to Stay
Athens is the ancient capital of the Greeks, cradle of modern civilization, and mythology. Centered around the Acropolis, there are layers upon layers of history to be uncovered and even if you have limited amounts of time, there’s much that can be explored in this urban juxtaposition of grungy urban development and grand marble architecture. […]
Milos 3 Day Itinerary – What to do, where to eat, and place to stay
What do pirates, Venus, Aphrodite, volcanoes, and lunar surfaces all have in common? They’re all connected to the island of Milos in the Western Cyclades and it’s this wild melding of dramatic beaches, coves, Roman history, unique volcanic rock formations, traditional settlements, and nature preserves that make this island an adventure seeker’s haven. Follow this Milos […]
Folegandros 3 Day Itinerary – Beaches, Restaurants, and Hotels
Folegandros is the epitome of what travelling through the Greek Islands before the turn of the century was like when cruise ships didn’t dominate the seas and fleets tourf busses didn’t take over the land. If you’re looking for an island in the Western Cyclades where locals and travellers mingle together in the central square, […]
Santorini in 3 Days – Itinerary and Travel Guide
The sheer cliffs that tower over the turquoise Aegean Sea that is the crescent to the moon that is the volcanic island that sits right in the middle is one of those things that almost doesn’t seem real. As you approach, you start seeing hundreds of white dotted villas and buildings clinging on to the […]
2 Day Paros Itinerary – Things to See, Do, Eat, and Stay
Paros is an island in the Western Cyclades that you need to know about. With a bustling capital, rolling rural villages, white-washed charm Naoussa, and lack of crowds make this one that deserves to be on your Greek island hopping jaunt. With limited information out there of how to legitimately plan a two day trip […]
Greek Island Hopping Itinerary – Western Cyclades in 14 Days
If you enjoy the sparkling of the crystal blue sea dancing with the sun, the fresh breezes, white-washed villages, blue-topped churches, and seafood off the hook and grill, you NEED to plan that next trip to Greece and the Greek Islands. With islands that dot the Aegean sea, it will feel extremely challenging to figure […]
A 3 Day Niagara Falls Itinerary That Goes Beyond Just The Falls
The might, power, and thunder of Niagara Falls is mesmerizing and there are so many different ways of seeing it! For first-timers to the area, it’s easy to feel like you should spend all your time in the popular Fallsview Boulevard, Lundy Lane or Clifton Hill District, but for those that are hungry for the […]
Things To Do in Richmond BC – A 4 Day Bucket List Itinerary
Richmond in British Columbia, Canada is the gateway into Vancouver but those in-the-know will tell you that it’s worth spending time here because it has so much to offer. Between its distinct experiences of having some of the best Asian cuisine outside of Asia, and iconic Canadian coastal heritage, this itinerary will show you all […]
Things To Do in Grand Rapids – A 4 Day Adventure Itinerary
If you’re planning a trip to Michigan, the city of Grand Rapids is a must-visit. You might not know too much about what to do in Grand Rapids but by the end of this 4 day itinerary, you’ll be blown away by just how much there is to offer whether it’s the beer, culinary, art, […]