road trip Archives - Traveling with Sweeney

Traveling Sisters — A Sentimental Journey

Memories of shared travel experiences with my sister, Chris

Accommodations, Canada, Destinations, Quebec

Maritime Québec: Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac to Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski

October 13, 2015

Following our day relishing the charm and cuisine of Kamouraska, my travel companions and I spent two more days in the maritime regions of Québec. Here’s the second part of the story.

Arizona, California, Destinations, Sweeney in Arizona, USA

By the Time I Got to Phoenix

Catherine Sweeney

November 14, 2014

19 Comments

By the time I got to Phoenix, the car was covered in dust from blowing desert sands and highway construction. I was a bit dusty myself. I was also hungry — traveling always whets my appetite. And I was happy. Road trips make me smile, and arriving at a place where I’ll be visiting loved ones makes me smile, too.

Accommodations, Destinations, Italy

From Foggia to Bari: Our 7-Day Puglia Road Trip

Catherine Sweeney

October 30, 2014

49 Comments

From Foggia to Bari: Our 7-Day Puglia Road Trip

Cone-topped circular stone buildings (trulli), ancient cities on hilltops, white sand beaches, brilliant blue sea water, and olive groves galore – those are just a few of the sights you’ll see traveling the Puglia region of Italy on a road trip.

Canada, Destinations, Nova Scotia

One for the Road: My 5 Day Nova Scotia Road Trip

Catherine Sweeney

July 6, 2014

58 Comments

One for the Road: My 5 Day Nova Scotia Road Trip

Road trip, food, wine… count me in! I love being behind the wheel heading down highways, new or familiar, and experiencing local food and wine along the way. So I was excited about a culinary trip in the South Shore and Bay of Fundy/Annapolis Valley regions of Nova Scotia

Attractions, Destinations, Hawaii, USA

Maui Road Trip: Running of the Bulls

Mr. TWS

April 19, 2013

52 Comments

During our last morning in Hana we took a horseback ride along the coast and got a great tip from our guide to take the road along the backside of Haleakala instead of backtracking on the Road to Hana. And so we did.

Special Feature

Songs for the Road

Catherine Sweeney

July 18, 2012

45 Comments

Favorite songs for road trips Update July 10, 2013: Suzanne Fluhr of Boomeresque is hosting a blog carnival with a theme of “Travel Down Memory Lane”. I’m posting this musical journey down the road as my contribution. Hope you’ll enjoy the memories and the tunes. Then be sure to check…