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Cristina Popescu is a Romanian blogger who has been traveling since 2008. She has visited 100+ countries across all the continents and accumulated firsthand knowledge about beautiful travel destinations. There is nothing she won't try at least once in a lifetime and she wishes to encourage others to get out and see the world, too.
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Forget boats, here’s how to do the ultimate Croatia road trip!

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It occurred to me, as I scrolled through the internet feeling a buzz of excitement, that I had never actually driven a boat. I didn’t even know if that was the correct term. Driven. Do you drive a boat? Do you ride it? Do you cower at the waves and just hope that the tide takes you vaguely near your destination? That last one sounded the most likely for me. But oh, the excitement. The adrenaline that you must feel to be free on the water, with the islands of Croatia glittering in the sunlight. You can go anywhere you …

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Scenic drive in New Hampshire to admire the fall foliage

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There are many routes for a scenic drive in New Hampshire over Lake Winnipesaukee, the Connecticut River, plus a bunch of trips through the White Mountain area. But the longtime favorite to see New Hampshire fall foliage for both locals and travelers remains the 34-mile path between Lincoln and Conway on Route 112. This scenic drive in New Hampshire will take you only about one hour to complete. But you’d skip one of the most colorful scenic routes in the north-east, and many would say the US for fall foliage. The scenic Route 112, better known as the Kancamagus Highway, …

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Where to see the best fall foliage in Massachusetts

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Spectacular drives to see fall foliage in Massachusetts are abundant, from the south shore of Boston to Cape Cod and the Quabbin Reservoir area of the central region. However, the most dramatic can be found in the west of the Berkshires and Mount Greylock. Here, the mountains have the ideal scenery and temperatures to reveal its complete splendor. Nowhere is this more clear than on one of my favorite scenic foliage drives in Massachusetts. A 63-mile stretch from the Massachusetts-New York border to the Millers Falls on the Connecticut River is a stretch of road known as the Mohawk Trail. …

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Fall foliage in Maine: 6 stops on the Lakes & Leaves route

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Scenic road trips to admire fall foliage in Maine are varied and include coastal drives around the Acadia National Park and the rugged coast of upper northern Maine to the Baxter State Park area, some of the larger lakes in the state. Many of the scenic drives in Maine showcase the rugged wilderness of the dense forests and the impressive Maine backcountry mountains. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to you, The Travel Bunny will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you! Maine …

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Connecticut fall foliage: a scenic drive in Connecticut

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Scenic drives to admire the Connecticut fall foliage include the Long Island Sound Coastal Roads and the Litchfield Hills in northwestern Connecticut. These areas offer the perfect background for a dramatic scenic drive in Connecticut at any season. However, for me, the trip that comes alive in the fall is nestled in the East Connecticut “Quiet Corner”: Route 169. This is the crown jewel of all the fall foliage scenic drives in Connecticut. Let me take you for a quick ride! The peak Connecticut fall foliage season typically begins in mid-October and continues until the end of October. Sometimes, you …

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