If you want to take a road trip in Europe, the following scenic routes are highly recommended.

1. The National 7

Route: Paris — Saint Tropez

Distance: 600 miles

Journey from the City of Love to the French Riviera will lead you through the hometown of Coco Chanel. Pass through Burgundy, the Rhone valley and French Provencale countryside famous for their vineyards, before getting close to the golden shores of the Cote d’Azur. We recommend sparing yourselves at least one week to experience the trip you’re unlikely to forget.

2. The Grand Tour of Catalonia

Route: Barcelona — Barcelona

Distance: 1, 242 miles

The Grand Tour is a journey that presents the visitors with the art, history, landscape and rich culture of Catalonia. In the beating heart of Barcelona, come upon the artistic heritage of Caundi and Dali. Just a few of the highlights (最精彩的部分) along the route include Montserrat, Tarragona and Capde Creus Natural Park, to name just a few.

3. Road-Tripping along the Rhine

Route: Dusseldorf—Mainz

Distance: 146 miles

Enjoy a taste of German on a journey along the scenic banks of the Rhine Valley. Meet the impressive river side cities of Dusseldorf, Colone and Bonn and vast fields that are grown some of Germany’s finest wine producing grapes. We recommend allowing about one week to complete the journey at a leisurely pace.

4. The Grand Tour of Switzerland

Route: Zurich- Zurich

Distance: 1, 000 miles

The Grand Tour of Switzerland crosses five mountain passes, containing 12 UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) Sites. Best enjoy over two weeks. From the lowland of Lake Maggiore to the heights of the Furka Pass, this challenging voyage is only possible between the months of April and October. From mountain villages to cultural heritage, glaciers (冰川) to historic castles, this route promises an incomparable (不可比拟的)concentration of all kinds of attractions.

Making travel a surprise

Most people plan their vacations well in advance, including where they are going. 【小题1】.

Earlier this year, mystery box purchases surged (激增) among young American people. Usually, travelers buy a mystery box at a low price—usually 100 or 200 dollars—and then receive several destination options to choose from. 【小题2】.

A citizen named Carrie is eager to go on a mystery box trip, stating that travelling alone usually costs too much and that too many people don’t know where to go. ”However, the mystery box directly offers me a few destinations, which is wonderful and cheap,“ Carrie said.

Gary, 16, has turned his eagerness to go on a mystery box trip into a reality. 【小题3】. With its reputation of super Internet-famous places, Gary had a change of his opinion after seeing Austin himself. “My biggest discovery is that Austin is a city full of contrasts,” Gary said. “You can see skyscrapers and old houses in old alleys (巷子) in the same view.”

【小题4】. For example, Eureka, despite its scenic views, previously received few visitors due to a lack of promotion. But after it was included as a mystery box travel destination, Eureka has since got lots of attention.

【小题5】 because they can meet with many problems after purchasing one, such as poor travel times and sudden flight cancellations (取消). Robert from Department of Tourism Management of University of Washington suggested that visitors should choose reliable platforms and sign contracts to guarantee their trip rights.

We’re looking at the best Italian countryside escapes to help you find the ideal spot for your real Italian holiday.

Located in southern Italy, bordering Puglia, Basilicata holidays are all about wonderful hilltop towns waiting to be explored. Since this area is relatively unexplored, you’re in for untouched history at your fingertips. If you’re looking for a countryside escape off the beaten track, Basilicata offers an impressive mountain landscape.

Tuscany countryside holidays are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ve all seen photos of the rolling hills, vineyards, and hilltop towns, but believe us when we say that nothing prepares you for experiencing the unique beauty of the Italian countryside in Tuscany firsthand.

For a true Italian countryside, a visit to Umbria is in order. The historic hill towns date back to the Etruscan era, with many structures remaining untouched and authentic. Umbria holidays offer smaller towns that hold tradition close to their hearts and long winding roads in between, where the silence of the countryside is unmatched in any other part of Italy.

Situated on the border of Switzerland and France, Piedmont is about as picturesque as the Italian countryside gets. It is surrounded by three sides of the Alps, proud of some of the biggest glaciers and highest peaks in Italy. The attractively vast vineyards and rolling green hills, as well as the luxurious lakes of Orta and Maggiore, Piedmont countryside holidays offer Italian beauty at its finest.