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 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
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 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 Florence to Umbria
The distance from Florence to the region of Umbria is roughly 70 miles (112 km) as the crow flies, traveling south across Tuscany and into the green Umbrian landscape. A rental... read more
How to Get from Marseille to Nice
Marseille and Nice lie roughly 100 miles (16) km) apart, on opposite ends of the Cote d’Azur. Traveling from France’s second-largest city to the capital of the French Riviera... read more
How to Get from Rome to Sicily
Rome and Sicily are approximately 260 miles (420 km) apart as the crow flies. Quick flights and overnight train and ferry routes make the trip possible for even the shortest of... read more