Ready & Roam’s breadth of knowledge comes from an incredible community of travelers who share their experience in an effort to help you travel easier. Our Roam Guides are highly curated, destination-specific travel stories told by discerning travelers, whose insight will prove invaluable to anyone planning a trip somewhere new.
Roam Guide / Door County, WI
Visit the artsy and quaint Door County Wisconsin, on the shores of lake Michigan. This travel guide covers all the best places to find, community, good food and adventure, retold by Midwest travel zealot Lizanne Donner.
Roam Guide / Minnesota's North Shore
The vast, untouched beauty of Minnesota’s North Shore is astounding. Head to the bordering area of Superior National Forest, Lake Superior and the quaint town of Grand Marais for good food, craft beer, canoeing, hiking, waterfalls, beaches and so much more.
Roam Guide / Norway
Cruise through the majestic fjords of Norway with professional organizer and stylist Liz Tornell as she immerses herself in the Scandinavian culture. She may be a lover of 'all things in their place' at home, but when she travels she finds joy and beauty in the most unexpected places.
Roam Guide / SW Utah
Take a hike with outdoor enthusiast and adventurer, Kelly Moorman, through the twists and turns of the glorious Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Her Roam Guide includes everything you need to know to plan your own SW Utah adventure.
Ready and Roam / Holbox, Mexico
Looking for a secret beach town in Mexico? Enjoy your first glimpse of Isla Holbox, its vibrant colors and sandy streets. Find out where to stay, eat, drink, shop, and explore in our insiders travel guide.
Ready and Roam / San Francisco
When you live in a city you become intimately familiar with it. You defend it, remember it, and share it in a different way. This travel guide offers a comprehensive look at where to eat, stay and play in San Francisco.
Roam 2 Ways / Maui, Hawaii
The Central Pacific, Hawaiian Island of Maui is home to 30 miles of beaches, volcanic Haleakala national park, scenic waterfalls and of course the iconic winding Road to Hana Highway.
Ready and Roam / Huatulco, Mexico
Huatulco is a hidden paradise in the state of Oaxaca, home to some of the most pristine and secluded beaches in all of Mexico. The mountain and jungle landscape combined with the rocky bays and golden sand make for a spectacular vacation destination.
Ready and Roam / Puerto Rico
Planning a trip to Puerto Rico? Check out our travel guide and discover world class beaches, architecture marvels, cobblestone streets and the best places to stay, eat, and shop from Old San Juan to the islands of Culebra and Vieques.
Roam 2 Ways / Costa Rica
The two itineraries highlighted in this travel guide to Costa Rica’s interior and Pacific Coast will give you a wonderful outline for your own Costa Rican adventure.
Roam Again / Washington D.C.
Roam Washington, D.C. with two new perspectives — a city of northern charm and southern efficiency. It's a company town. Good and evil meet here. It has pockets of greatness... some are obvious; others take a little more work to find.
Ready and Roam / North Shore, Minnesota
While downhill and cross-country skiing rule the Winter in Northern Minnesota, this post highlights the best of the North Shore before the snow falls and after it melts.
Roam Guide / Barcelona, Spain
This Roam Guide covers Catalonia’s capital city of Barcelona. Our travel story combines cosmopolitan cool with the regions long history, to provide the perfect blend of adventure and romance in this epic Spanish metropolis.
Roam Guide / Lugano, Switzerland - Chamonix, France
Lugano, Switzerland sits on the north shore of glacial Lake Lugano and is enveloped by the mountains that border northern Italy. The quaint city offers an off the grid glimpse into the fresh lifestyle and Mediterranean culture of the area and is a quieter alternative to nearby Lake Como. Just beyond Lake Lugano you’ll find the extraordinary ski resorts of the French alps. Discover this trip from someone who’s been.
Roam Guide / Road Trip to Northern Iceland
The perfect cultural immersion for those who adore the outdoors. Spectacular settings and remote luxury, Iceland is a part of this earth you don’t want to miss.
Roam Guide / Siesta Key, Florida
A seven-mile long barrier island just minutes from mainland Sarasota. Siesta Key Beach is often rated the best beach in America. The sea water is warm for swimming much of the year and the daytime temps are usually comfortable.
Ready and Roam / Glacier National Park
It’s no wonder Glacier has been dubbed “Crown of the Continent” — The wildlife, the waterfalls, the lush green meadows, and there’s just something about the way the sun hits those jagged mountains. This guide will navigate the best of Glacier National because it’s just to good to keep if for yourself.
Roam Guide / Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona is in the heart of the American Southwest and a favorite destination for its 300 days of sunshine, farm to table food scene and native American culture. This travel guide from outdoor enthusiast, social good advocate and travel blogger Nicole Melancon offers candid advice and simple suggestions from her extensive experience visiting the area.
Roam Guide / 8 Days in Italy
Our latest Roam Guide covers eight days in Rome & Montepulciano. Two creative entrepreneurs from the Midwest head to Italy, kids in tow, to balance quiet moments in the countryside with "must see" city centre landmarks.
Roam 2 Ways / Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The perfect weekend alternative to Chicago. Stay, explore and shop Milwaukee with a local and a tourist. Discover secret spots, take in Lake Michigan on land or water, and venture a little further to find a hidden food scene filled with off menu sandwiches and award-winning ethnic food.