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 stay in Hong […]
Ultimate Travel Itineraries
Travel 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, we got you covered!
The bread and butter of Going Awesome Places are the crazy detailed trip 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.
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 Where to stay in Alicante? Table of […]
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 Where to stay in Tokyo? Table of Contents Looking for something […]
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 […]
Austria 7 Day Itinerary – Best of Vienna, Salzburg & Innsbruck
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 […]
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 […]