road trip

With all of the rules and restrictions surrounding flying during the pandemic, more travelers have turned to road trips. Although many people rent vehicles for a road trip, car rental companies are still struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Many are offering incentives in an effort to draw business. If you’re planning a road trip, …

The United States is a big country with lots of long highways to drive and take in the scenic view. Americans have enjoyed this mode of travel for many decades, and car safety helped encourage the improvement of highways. There are even some famous highways. Though Route 66 is one of the most famous, it …

Holiday road trips can be exciting, but they can also be a total nightmare. In the wrong car, you can face breakdowns, aching backs, and overstuffed rides with bags and presents. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade before you head into the holiday season, and with these 2021 models, you won’t be disappointed for your …

Planning an RV trip is a bit different than planning your typical vacation. For a first time RV owner or renter, that can be pretty intimidating. Don’t let that get you down, though. Instead, try keeping these tips in mind when embarking on your first RV trip. Consider staying close to home for your first …

The holidays are a great time to travel and spend time with our friends and family. While many people are choosing to stay home this year, plenty are choosing to travel and spend the Thanksgiving weekend with their loved ones. If you are traveling, near or far, chances are you are dreading the drive home, …

Thinking of heading out on a vacation anytime soon? Find out here whether vacationing in an RV or booking a hotel room is more expensive.

RVs are expensive. So why not rent one? Fortunately, with peer-to-peer networks like RVshare and Outdoorsy, renting an RV is pretty easy.

If you’re planning to move across the country, or at least a really long distance away, then you have likely been tasked with the decision to either ship your car or drive it. We recently listed five reasons it’s better to ship your car a long distance. But now, here are five reasons it may …

At first thought, driving up Pikes Peak sounds like a scary endeavor. It’s a mountain located to the west of Colorado Springs that’s known for its 14,000-foot elevation and to get to the top, you’ll need to first get through 156 razor-sharp turns over the span of 19 miles. There are steep drop-offs without guard …

The great American road trip is back, baby! People are taking to the roads all over the country as isolation and cabin fever mounts in an increasing heap. Even in the teaming metropolises where personal vehicles aren’t that common, people have been buying up cars, trucks, and motorcycles to get out of town and isolate …

For many people, the ultimate level of relaxing means a cozy cabin in the mountains. Travel enthusiasts love the ease and convenience of traveling with an RV. You have complete control over your own schedule without stressing about missing flights or scheduling hotel stays. If you want the best of both worlds, this nostalgic Winnebago …

If you had to think about the perfect car for road trips, you would probably think of something comfortable and fuel-efficient, like a Lexus ES hybrid, for example. Sport car enthusiasts might think of something like a Corvette, considering you can achieve around 30 mpg and travel pretty well with it. But the last car …

Have you been considering making the legendary Route 66 road trip? How about a visit to family you haven’t seen in years? If you’re considering going on a road trip, but can’t seem to commit because you don’t think you have the time or it’s too stressful, you might want to reconsider. With Covid-19 bringing …

Going on an RV trip often means bringing a pet. But, traveling may make a pet uncomfortable, skittish, anxious, or a few other adjectives. Below are some helpful tips to make sure Fido or Felix gets to enjoy the RV trip as much as possible with the family. Plan some time in the RV ahead …

Family outings and vacations have looked a little different this year. Many of us have spent the past few months locked in our houses or only leaving for work and the essentials. When the COVID-19 outbreak started, we didn’t know how long life would be so different. At this point, we are all looking for …

Recently we talked about the ways you can stay safe while road-tripping during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Taking a road trip is still considered as the safest way to travel when taking the right precautions. Road tripping is also pretty much the only way for Americans to travel at this point. This is mostly because …

Whether you’re running late for work or on a multiple-day road trip, we’ve all been guilty of stopping for a snack along the way. Sometimes we have a few moments to stop and eat, but other times we just have to grab food and go, and that can mean trying to eat while you drive. …

If you’ve been searching for a well-rounded luxury vehicle, you’ve probably come across the 2020 Lexus RX as a worthy contender. The 2020 Lexus RX has earned praise for being upscale, practical, and affordable.  Comfort is also a notable aspect of the RX. It’s so comfortable in fact that Consumer Reports has considered it as …

The Kia Telluride came out swinging in 2020. This completely brand-new SUV has dominated the market with its bevy of tech features and exceptional comfort. The Telluride is a remarkable vehicle that’s ideal for many driving situations with Consumer Reports most recently naming it the best three-row midsized SUV for road trips.  How the Telluride …

If a lengthy, twisty road with smooth pavement is a playground for any car enthusiast, then the “Tail of the Dragon” can be considered heaven, or possibly hell. For those not in the know, the Tail of the Dragon is a stretch of road that cuts through the mountain pass known as “Deals Gap,” which …