Must-Visit Destinations

Discover inspiring places to visit around the world — from historic cities and cultural capitals to scenic regions and unforgettable destinations.

This page brings together Roaming Historian’s destination guides from across the globe, helping you plan trips that blend history, culture, food, and meaningful experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of Europe, the Americas, or beyond, these are places worth exploring.

Here is the comprehensive guide to all the blogs I’ve written about our travels. Don’t miss our “Travel Tips” section—with loads of helpful tips and tricks for getting the most out of your vacation—after the regional blog list below. Happy travels!–Amy

Guides of Unmissable Destinations

Visit Europe page: https://roaminghistorian.com/european-tours/

Visit Italy page: https://roaminghistorian.com/save-money-italy-tours/

Visit the Americas (North, Central, and South) page: https://roaminghistorian.com/usa-tours/

Visit Africa, Asia, and Australia page: https://roaminghistorian.com/visit-africa-asia-australia/

Travel Planning Resources page: https://roaminghistorian.com/travel-planning/

Cruising page: https://roaminghistorian.com/cruising/

Must-Visit Destination Guides by Place

Europe

England

France

Greece

Italy

Amalfi Coast

Florence

Florence Churches

Florence Landmarks & Palaces

Florence Museums

Florence Culture, Outdoors, Shopping

Florence Food

Milan

Tuscany—other than Florence

Rome

Rome Landmarks/Museums/Outdoors

Rome Churches/Vatican

Rome Things to Do

Rome Food/Other

Venice

Spain

Turkey

The Americas

Unforgettable North American Tours: Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mexico, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco and Washington DC

My Five Favorite Historical Cities in the United States

Atlanta

Boston

Caribbean

Chicago

D.C.

Detroit

Hawaii

Honduras

Mexico

Michigan Locales

Montreal

New York

Philadelphia

San Francisco

Toronto

Cruising Travel Posts

Check out my dedicate page for Cruising: https://roaminghistorian.com/cruising/

Travel Tips

Check out my “Travel Tips” page for tips about tickets, transportation, lodging, Italy, finance, packing, accessibility, technology, food, and more!

Travel tips page: https://roaminghistorian.com/travel-tips/

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Trusted Tour and Travel Partners

My recommendations for various countries and cities around the globe.

LivTours (semi-private/private tours): https://livtours.com?af_code=E1DDN61   

**You can save 10% on LivTours tours with the code AMYRH10 (good on two or more tours)

TourGuy (small group/private tours): https://tidd.ly/3J78sNi

Viator (small to medium size groups/private): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00161535&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector

Roaming Historian Viator Shop

Get Your Guide (online travel booking marketplace with private, small, medium size groups): https://www.getyourguide.com/?partner_id=CMSFGKK&utm_medium=online_publisher

Shore Excursions Group: https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=1634209&data=roaminghistorian@gmail.com

Protect Your Trip with Travel Insurance

Even the best-planned trips can face cancellations, delays, lost luggage, or unexpected medical expenses abroad. Travel insurance protects your investment and your peace of mind — especially for international travel. We recommend Travel Insurance.com because it lets you compare plans from top-rated providers side by side, see coverage details clearly, and purchase in minutes without jumping between multiple websites.

Compare policies and protect your trip here:
https://www.travelinsurance.com/?utm_source=pap&a_aid=65590b3a60c44

Pro tip: Purchase travel insurance soon after making your first trip payment (flights, tours, or hotels). Some time-sensitive benefits are only available if you buy early.

Trusted Booking Resources: Flights, Accommodations, Car Rentals, & More

Where you stay shapes your entire travel experience. For competitive pricing and flexible options, we recommend using Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, and VRBO. Booking.com is excellent for comparing hotels, flights, car rentals, and apartments worldwide, often with flexible cancellation options. Expedia makes it easy to bundle flights, hotels, and car rentals in one place. Hotels.com is ideal for straightforward hotel bookings and rewards frequent travelers with free nights. VRBO is perfect for families, longer stays, or travelers who prefer private homes and unique accommodations over traditional hotels.

Start comparing options here:

Booking.com (global hotels, apartments & flexible booking options; flights; car rentals): https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6776&awinaffid=1985445
Expedia (flights, hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages): https://expedia.com/affiliate/p7ZcFsz
Hotels.com (book hotels globally and earn free nights through their rewards program): https://www.hotels.com/affiliate/rdDAFaG
VRBO (private homes and unique stays ideal for families and longer trips): https://vrbo.com/affiliate/KvF3nms

Pro tip: For longer trips or family travel, compare both hotels and vacation rentals — extra space and kitchen access can significantly reduce overall trip costs.

Amy French, Ph.D., is the voice behind Roaming Historian. A professional historian and seasoned traveler, she shares stories that blend history and travel to give readers a deeper understanding of the places they explore.

Disclosure: Roaming Historian may derive revenue from affiliate links and other sources, which helps offset the costs of bringing you the information we do. The blogs and reviews posted on this website are of our own opinion though.

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