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 Nice to Saint-Tropez
Saint-Tropez is located about 62 miles (100 km) from Nice, traveling southwest along the French Riviera. The iconic fishing village's location on a rocky peninsula—with no train... 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
How to Get from Rome to Puglia
235 miles (378 km) separate Rome from Puglia in the far south of the country. The “heel” to Italy’s boot, the region’s rugged countryside and magnificent beaches put it high on... read more
How to Get from Nice to Eze
The medieval hilltop village of Èze is just 7 miles (11 km) up the coast from Nice, making it a popular destination for day trips from the Riviera's capital. The simplest and... read more
How to Get from Nice to Monaco
The tiny principality of Monaco lies to the north of Nice, with barely 12 miles (20 km) of Mediterranean coastline separating it from the Riviera capital. Between high-speed... read more