He raised a hand in a lazy wave. I raised mine back. Then he pointed to a clearing ahead where a half-dozen other figures sat in a loose circle, cross-legged on blankets. A woman was reading a paperback. Two men were playing chess. A teenager was painting a sunflower on a canvas, using colors that didn’t exist in nature.

: Ride your scooter along the dramatic cliff roads of the Vermilion Coast, crossing into Spain. End your journey in Catalonia, exploring hidden, clothes-free coves ( calas ) tucked between the rocks. 5. Safety and Preparation Tips for the Road

Imagine riding along a country road in Provence, France, with endless, giant sunflowers turning their heads toward the sun on either side of you.