C.B. Cowling
Freelance writer, world traveler, perpetual over-packer. I cover boutique hotels, culinary trends, and European destinations for online and print publications.
My next big travel goal is to walk England's 630-mile South West Coast Path. It may take some time.
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Waking up to lions using my tent as a hammock in Tanzania."
Featured trips & expertise
How to Get from Rome to Tuscany
Barely 100 miles (160 km) separate Rome from the heart of Tuscany, making it easy to incorporate both into your Italian itinerary. For ease and efficiency, travel by train is... read more
How to Get from Rome to the Italian Riviera
Known as the Italian Riviera, Liguria boasts over 200 miles (321 km) of Mediterranean coastline, famously dotted with colorful villages and seaside resorts. The central capital... read more
How to Get from Florence to Puglia
The distance between Tuscany's renaissance capital of Florence and the rugged southern region of Puglia is approximately 350 miles (563 km). Flying is the fastest way to make... read more
How to Get from Aix-en-Provence to Nice
A distance of approximately 92 miles (148 km) separates Aix-en-Provence from Nice, traveling east across Provence to the northeastern edge of the Cote d’Azur. Driving is the... read more
How to Get from Aix en Provence to Saint Tropez
Saint-Tropez is located 63 miles (101 km) southeast of Aix-en-Provence, roughly halfway between Marseille and Nice on the French Riviera. Despite the village’s fame, getting... read more
How to Get from Rome to Umbria
Barely 50 miles (80 km) separate Rome from the southern border of Umbria, making the region easily accessible from the Italian capital. The largest city of Perugia lies 82 miles... read more