About Me

A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a denim jacket, and patterned pants stands in a lively cafe with colorful umbrellas hanging overhead.

My name is Carolyn and my passion for travel began at a young age during family road trips along the East Coast United States. Exploring the world to discover local, authentic experiences enriches my soul.

After finishing a solo journey through Europe in 2024, I expanded my passion for travel by starting The Road Best Traveled. I also work as a travel writer, photographer, and freelance writer.

Come with me and I’ll show you how to explore like a local!

A woman with sunglasses holding a glass of red wine seated at an outdoor cafe near a river. In the background, a large bridge, a hill with buildings, a waterfront marketplace with white umbrellas, and people walking along the riverbank under a partly
A woman petting a black donkey with a woman and a donkey in the background on a sunny hillside with green trees and a blue sky.
A woman in a black dress, sandals, and a large sun hat stands on rocky terrain overlooking a blue ocean with rocks and hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
A woman taking a photo with her smartphone in front of a historic stone building with a tower, surrounded by trees and mountains, with the Belgian flag flying in the background.
A woman smiling and pointing while wearing a FC Barcelona soccer jersey and sunglasses, standing in front of a soccer stadium filled with spectators and players on the field during a sunny day.
A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a striped sleeveless top smiling while petting a golden retriever outdoors on a sunny day with green grass, outdoor furniture, and rolling hills in the background.
A young woman in sunglasses and casual clothing standing in front of a colorful mural on a building wall, with three windows and door
Person wearing a wide-brimmed hat looks at historic building with courtyard and spires
A woman in a navy top and white skirt standing at an opening, smiling, with a busy street behind her, two blue and white tiled murals on either side of the opening, and a black and white tile floor in the foreground.
A woman with long brown hair wearing a gray top and a long pink floral skirt walks down a narrow, colorful European-style street with pink, orange, and yellow buildings, small trees, and pink umbrellas hanging above.