Ready & Roam’s breadth of knowledge comes from an incredible community of travelers who share their experience in an effort to help you travel easier. Our Roam Guides are highly curated, destination-specific travel stories told by discerning travelers, whose insight will prove invaluable to anyone planning a trip somewhere new. 

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Ready and Roam / Ireland-The Southwest

With wild and rugged landscapes, sea cliffs and mountain ranges, surf waves and beach strands, quiet harbors and quaint villages brimming with heaps of Irish charm, excellent food and hospitality topped off with a perfect pint of creamy stout; the southwest region of Ireland is a forever favorite among visitors from every corner of the world.

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Roam Guide / Dahab, Egypt

In this Roam Guide, Katrina Laemmerhirt, owner of Chicago’s urban outdoor company Brick Wood and Iron relives her memories of Dahab Egypt. This travel guide balances exploration of historic landmarks in Egypt with an off the grid visit to the cool waters off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula, one of the world’s most treasured diving destinations.

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Roam Guide / Bora Bora

Few places in the world inspire wanderlust like the South Pacific. With it’s perfectly untouched beaches, vibrant marine life and dreamy resort accommodations. This travel guide tells the story of a young couple experiencing the fantasy island of Bora Bora for the first time.

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Ready and Roam / Western Cape, South Africa

Coastal living along the Western Cape is both expansive and quaint. The capital city of Cape Town is vibrant, stylish and sophisticated. Just one hour inland, you’ll find a picturesque wine region full of centuries old wineries. Southeast from the "the mother city" sits the seaside town of Hermanus, known for whale watching and cage diving with great white sharks.

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Roam Guide / Lugano, Switzerland - Chamonix, France

Lugano, Switzerland sits on the north shore of glacial Lake Lugano and is enveloped by the mountains that border northern Italy. The quaint city offers an off the grid glimpse into the fresh lifestyle and Mediterranean culture of the area and is a quieter alternative to nearby Lake Como. Just beyond Lake Lugano you’ll find the extraordinary ski resorts of the French alps. Discover this trip from someone who’s been.

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