Road Trips

Learn about strange and iconic roadside attractions throughout California, including dinosaurs, aliens, urban art, and even the center of the world!

Cities, towns, and villages erect giant artifacts to honour something local.

Route 66 is scenic, kitschy, and historic. Explore the soul of "The Mother Road."

My husband, two dogs, and I took nearly a month-long road trip generally following the historic Route 66. Read on to hear about our adventures—we coordinated the entire trip without a GPS!

My friends and I took a two-week whirlwind road trip to 10 national parks, including the Rockies, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, the Badlands, and more.

If the call to adventure is strong, heading to the West from the East Coast is just the thing to satisfy your desire for adventure. Taking the no-toll route on Highway 40 is how our ancestors traveled, and it's the only way I travel when exploring America.

I prefer traveling by car to flying because you can bond more with your friends, you have more freedom in what you carry and you can see a lot more.

The Scottish Highlands is a great place to explore at your leisure in a campervan or motorhome. Learn about my experience doing exactly that.

The famous 500-mile circuit around the north coast of Scotland (known as the NC500) features some out-of-this-world sights and attractions. Here are the key don't-miss highlights.

The route from Aberdeen through Royal Deeside skirts the Cairngorms, passing through picturesque villages, small towns, and Glen Shee before ending in Perth.

While there are many positives associated with car journeys, this article lists and looks at 10 of the negatives.

I took a 3,382-mile solo road trip from the Atlantic Ocean in Florida to the Pacific Ocean in Brookings, Oregon, passing wind power farms and the redwood forest.

The Beaumont fire hydrant, recognized as the world's largest, was created in honor of Disney's "101 Dalmatians" and is well worth a stop if you're ever traveling through the area.

Doing a road trip through the Ozarks? These beautiful, offbeat road trip stops in Arkansas are must-dos, including the Crescent Hotel and Thorncrown Chapel.

Springfield, MO, is home for many nationwide entities—Bass Pro Shops, O'Reilly Automotive, Assembly of God Headquarters—and is proudly called the Birthplace of Route 66. Discover the location of the painted shields along this historic highway along with Pops, Cadillac Ranch, and other stops.

The country roads of southern Vermont are a great way to experience the colorful autumn foliage that transforms the landscape of New England, and Mount Snow provides excellent views.

Practical tips and strategies for planning a road trip through Europe. We drove from England across the continent to the Abruzzo region of Italy.

No one wants to hear, "Are we there yet?" for 10 hours straight. These eight items will keep your kids busy on a long road trip.

Yes, it's possible to eat healthy on a road trip and avoid the typical fast food and vending machine fare!

If you travel often by car, packing efficiently and knowing the right bags for trips can help get you on the road in no time!

Visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina? Spend a day on the road visiting three of North Carolina's historical lighthouses.

The benefits of road trips are numerous. From getting you out of your routine to discovering new places, there's something for everyone in taking a short trip out of town.

Want to drive across the country for cheap? This guide will help you plan a thorough, happy, budget-smart U.S. road trip.

Road trip around the Big Island of Hawai'i in three gorgeous days!

My husband and I drove I-40 from California to Alabama to visit friends. Here are my notes (and a few poems) from the road.

Our family road-tripped from Iowa to the Badlands to experience Mount Rushmore, Black Hills tours, Crazy Horse National Monument, Jewel Cave and more! Get recommendations for places to stay and things to do.

This article compiles a list of the 20 deadliest and most frightening roads on Earth. A short description is provided for each treacherous road, and exciting videos are available as well.

Want to know the best RV road trip destinations in the U.S.? Come with me! I have been to all of them and can guarantee that you will not be disappointed!

Exciting attractions line U.S. Route 40, the national road through Missouri that connects St. Louis to Kansas City, MO.

Long drives can take you to amazing destinations and are often more economical than flying. Check out these tips and ideas to make your next road trip much more enjoyable.

Are you looking to travel in Portuguese cities south of Lisbon? This article suggests an itinerary for a Lisbon road trip to Algarve, including the best cities to visit in Portugal.

Are you curious about the top places to visit in Portugal? This post suggests five cities to travel to in Central and North Portugal, along with suggested side journeys, such as a Lisbon road trip.

Surprising and lovely artwork awaits you at these Iowa rest stops!

An epic New England road trip with kids to Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont and Canada filled with fun activities on the East Coast. Map and itinerary included.

We took an RV road trip from Los Angeles to Yellowstone, stopping at Sequoia, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe along the way.

You can tour the Great Lakes via Circle Routes or one Great Circle. Drive around the bays and inlets, stop at islands, visit historical sites, and dine on diverse cuisine along the way!

The canyon country of the American Southwest is a spectacular destination. Discover must-see spots and get tips on navigating from Bryce Canyon to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.

A city-by-city guide to driving Highway 1 from San Francisco to Big Sur and the Monterey Peninsula, written by a local.

When Route 66 first opened, it provided a nearly cross-country road for families to travel. Many towns and attractions popped up along the popular vacation route. However, as interstate highways bypassed these towns, they turned into ghost towns.

A wonderful scenic drive from Amelia Island to Jacksonville, FL. Lots of photos are included, including dunes, beaches, marshes, waterways, tidal creeks, and much more.

See fabulous photos of California's coastline with crashing waves, seabirds, sea lions, and the iconic lone cypress tree. World-famous golf courses are there, amidst other gorgeous scenery on this 17-mile stretch of road.

From the Great River Road to Pickle Springs Nature Area, here are eight of the best day trips from St. Louis, Missouri (take it from a St. Louis native!).

My driving tour of Wales included Welsh legends, Edwardian castles, St. Davids Cathedral, breathtaking coastlines, and plenty of places to visit near Tenby.

Legendary California to Florida road trip via I-10, passing through New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the Florida panhandle.