60 days in Africa, Europe & United States Itinerary

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Fly to King Shaka International Airport, Drive to Pietermaritzburg
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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
— 6 nights
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Drive to King Shaka International Airport, Fly to Barcelona International Airport, Drive to Caspe
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Caspe, Spain
— 6 nights
Drive
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Saint-Claude, France
— 8 nights
Drive
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Epinal, France
— 7 nights
Drive
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Eeklo, Belgium
— 3 nights
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Drive to Brussels Airport, Fly to Birmingham International Airport, Drive to Worcester
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Worcester, United Kingdom
— 12 nights
Drive to Birmingham International Airport, Fly to Stavanger
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Stavanger, Norway
— 7 nights
Fly to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Drive to Sarpsborg
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Sarpsborg, Norway
— 4 nights
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Drive to Oslo Gardermoen Airport, Fly to Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Drive to Burien
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Burien, United States
— 3 nights
Drive to Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Fly to Canberra

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa — 6 nights

Pietermaritzburg is the capital and second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. You'll explore and learn at KwaZulu-Natal Museum and uMsunduzi Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Tatham Art Gallery and The Buddhist Retreat Centre. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Pietermaritzburg: Karkloof Canopy Tour (in Howick) and The Puzzle Place (in Botha's Hill). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, explore and take pictures at Nelson Mandela Capture Site, and wander the wide-open spaces of Tala Private Game Reserve.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Pietermaritzburg trip planning website.

Canberra, Australia to Pietermaritzburg is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Canberra to Pietermaritzburg is minus 8 hours. In June, Pietermaritzburg is a bit warmer than Canberra - with highs of 25°C and lows of 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel to Caspe.
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Find places to stay Jun 13 — 19:

Caspe, Spain — 6 nights

Caspe or Casp is a historic town and municipality in the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. Get a sense of the local culture at Morella Castle and Museo minero de Andorra MWINAS. La Tallada and Santa Maria la Mayor Basilic Church will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Caspe side-trips: Museo Minero Escucha (in Escucha), Santuario de la Virgen de la Balma (in Zorita del Maestrazgo) and Nacimiento del río Pitarque (in Pitarque). There's lots more to do: cast your line with Pro Predator Fishing Adventures, step into the grandiose world of Castillo de Valderrobres, and look for all kinds of wild species at Observatorio de aves Mas de Bunyol.

For maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Caspe trip itinerary maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Pietermaritzburg to Caspe. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Pietermaritzburg to Caspe. Traveling from Pietermaritzburg in June, expect nights in Caspe to be much warmer, around 20°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 31°C. You will leave for Saint-Claude on the 25th (Sat).
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Find places to stay Jun 19 — 25:

Saint-Claude, France — 8 nights

Cathedrale Saint-Pierre and Eglise Sainte-Marie de Saint-Hymetiere are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Musee de l'Abbaye and Abbaye Imperiale de Baume-les-Messieurs will appeal to museum buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Les Pertes de le Valserine (in Bellegarde sur Valserine), Musee des Machines a nourrir le monde (in Clairvaux-les-Lacs) and Lons-le-Saunier (Hotel-Dieu de Lons-le-Saunier & La Maison de La Vache qui rit).

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Saint-Claude road trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Caspe to Saint-Claude. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Epinal.
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Find places to stay Jun 25 — Jul 3:

Epinal, France — 7 nights

Épinal is a commune in northeastern France and the capital (prefecture) of the Vosges department. Museum-lovers will appreciate Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial and Brasserie Musee. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Musee Departemental D'Art Ancien et Contemporain and Notre-Dame-du-Cierge. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Epinal: Musee de l'Aventure Peugeot (in Sochaux), Chapelle Notre-Dame du Haut (in Ronchamp) and Colombey-les-deux-Eglises (Mémorial Charles De Gaulle & La Boisserie). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique Saint-Maurice d'Epinal, walk around Chateau d'Epinal, look and learn at Planetarium Epinal, and see the interesting displays at Musee de l'Image.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Epinal trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Saint-Claude to Epinal. In July, daytime highs in Epinal are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Eeklo.
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Find places to stay Jul 3 — 10:

Eeklo, Belgium — 3 nights

Eeklo is a Belgian municipality in the Flemish province of East Flanders. Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Het Leen, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, and then identify plant and animal life at Provincial Domain Bulskampveld. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Tue): let the kids burn off some steam at Puyenbroeck, then identify plant and animal life at Meetjeslandse Kreken, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sint-Vincentiuskerk.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Eeklo trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Epinal to Eeklo by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. When traveling from Epinal in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Eeklo: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Worcester.
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Find places to stay Jul 10 — 13:

Worcester, United Kingdom — 12 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Worcester Cathedral and Big Pit National Coal Museum. Visit Avebury Stone Circle and Shakespeare's Birthplace for their historical value. Explore Worcester's surroundings by going to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall (in Stratford-upon-Avon), WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre (in Slimbridge) and Tewkesbury (Tewkesbury Abbey & Arctic Quest Sled Dog Adventures).

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Worcester sightseeing planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Eeklo to Worcester. Traveling from Eeklo to Worcester, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Worcester can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Stavanger.
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Find places to stay Jul 13 — 25:

Stavanger, Norway — 7 nights

Oil Capital

The coastal city of Stavanger ranks among Norway's top culinary destinations, its fine restaurants and food fairs an increasingly popular attraction with impassioned foodies from around the globe.
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Gamle Stavanger and Stavanger Cathedral. You'll explore and learn at Norwegian Petroleum Museum and Museum of Archaeology (Arkeologisk Museum). When in Stavanger, make a side trip to see Utstein Kloster in Rennesoy Municipality, approximately Rennesoy Municipality away. And it doesn't end there: admire the verdant scenery at Lysefjord, identify plant and animal life at Rogaland Arboret, cast your line with MS Rapp, and take an in-depth tour of Stavanger Maritime Museum.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Stavanger online vacation planner.

Explore your travel options from Worcester to Stavanger with the Route module. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Worcester to Stavanger due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Worcester in July, expect Stavanger to be a bit cooler, temps between 21°C and 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can drive to Sarpsborg.
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Find places to stay Jul 25 — Aug 2:

Sarpsborg, Norway — 4 nights

Sarpsborg, historically Borg, is a city and municipality in Østfold county, Norway. Get some historical perspective at Hafslund Hovedgard and Brygga i Toensberg. You'll explore and learn at Borgarsyssel Museum and Gamlebyen Miniature Railroad. Explore Sarpsborg's surroundings by going to Fredriksten Festning (Fredriksten Fortress) (in Halden) and World's End (in Tjome). The adventure continues: get curious at Inspiria Science Center, indulge in some personalized pampering at Velvet Spa, have fun at Superland, and don't miss a visit to The Fortified Town.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Sarpsborg sightseeing app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Stavanger to Sarpsborg. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Burien.
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Find places to stay Aug 2 — 6:

Burien, United States — 3 nights

Burien is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle. Get a sense of the local culture at USS Turner Joy Museum Ship and Puget Sound Navy Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Burien: Belfair State Park (in Belfair) and Bremerton (Bremerton Bug Museum & Harborside Fountain Park). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Seahurst Beach Park.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Burien road trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sarpsborg to Burien. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Sarpsborg in August, things will get a bit warmer in Burien: highs are around 31°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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Find places to stay Aug 6 — 9:

United States travel guide

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More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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