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Nov 5, 20218 min read

The classic US motel is making a comeback, here's why

Woman relaxing on beach in Kauai.

Nov 3, 20216 min read

6 easy day trips from Honolulu

Driving through the desert, sparse trees along the road, during sunset

Nov 3, 20216 min read

Explore Southern California on these top 5 day trips from Palm Springs

Man diving into clear water at Paros, Greece

Oct 31, 20215 min read

A sea change from Mykonos: five easy day trips

Seven Mile Bridge in Florida Keys

Oct 18, 20215 min read

First-time Florida Keys: island hopping along the Overseas Highway

Close up of dinosaur statue by Historic Route 66 sign, Holbrook, Arizona, United States

Oct 14, 20216 min read

Experience historic Route 66 on an amazing Arizona road trip

Monument valley under the blue sky

Oct 14, 20215 min read

Explore Arizona's natural beauty beyond the Grand Canyon on this epic road trip

The stone spire known as Spider Rock is one of the most popular sites in Canyon de Chelly National Monument.

Oct 14, 20215 min read

Learn about Native cultures and Tribal lands on this Arizona road trip

Young couple is walking with dog along Cannon Beach near Haystack Rock in Pacific Ocean

Oct 6, 20214 min read

Feast your eyes on the 6 most underrated views and vistas in the US

"Megalochori, Greece - September 4, 2011: A pink Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in front of a little chapel at the connection road between Megalochori and Fira"

Oct 5, 20214 min read

See Santorini at its best on these 5 spectacular scenic drives

Sep 21, 20216 min read

Born in the USA: our favorite destinations in Springsteen songs

Young man in car on mountain road looks out from window car, outstretched arms for freedom. Mountain landscape in Summer, shot in Graubunden Canton, Switzerland.

Sep 3, 20216 min read

This is why fall is the best time to explore Europe on a road trip

Long exposure HDR of the illuminated Newport bridge from Taylor's Point near Jamestown, Rhode Island, USA.

Sep 2, 20217 min read

Enjoy history and picturesque seaport towns on these Newport, Rhode Island day trips

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Sep 2, 20214 min read

East Tennessee Americana culture is easy to explore from Gatlinburg

Sunrise in the layed mountains off Auxier Ridge in the Red River Gorge area of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Sep 1, 20218 min read

These 6 Cincinnati day trips are quite a rush

White River view in Geneva Town, Wisconsin

Aug 24, 20217 min read

The 7 best day trips from Milwaukee

The historic Santa Fe Railway depot in New Mexico was built in 1909

Aug 12, 20219 min read

The 5 best day trips from Santa Fe, New Mexico

Fall sunrise reflected in Lake Tahoe, California.

Aug 10, 20217 min read

Lake Tahoe's can't-miss experiences that cost next to nothing

Woman riding her bike in the backcountry near Sedona, Arizona. American Southwest.

Aug 5, 20213 min read

Getting around in Sedona

Low angle view near the yellow stripes of the road that heads towards the Franklin Mountains mountains covered by clouds, creating a misty atmosphere. Shrubs and grasses of a vivid golden yellow color grow along side the road. El Paso, Texas.

Jun 22, 20215 min read

Top 7 day trips from El Paso

Yosemite National Park Valley on a cloudy autumn morning from Tunnel View.

Jun 2, 20219 min read

The 10 best day trips from Sacramento

A lone jeep explores the dunes of Sandwich Harbour, part of Namib-Naukluft National Park.

May 27, 20217 min read

6 of the most epic drives in the world

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Apr 20, 20217 min read

10 US islands you can reach without flying

Apr 16, 20217 min read

The best one-day itineraries for 5 US national parks

Alaska Railroad Glacier Discovery train trip, Chugach National Forest, Alaska.

Mar 31, 20219 min read

Anchorage is a perfect home base for these 10 day trips

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Mar 16, 20216 min read

Exploring the best of central Honshu with the Three-Star Road

Lake Livingston State Park

Mar 16, 20218 min read

13 best day trips from Houston

Mar 12, 202112 min read

COVID took my job and my home - so I hit the road in a camper

Have your car serviced before a road trip

Mar 10, 20212 min read

How to make your car road-trip ready

Glacier National Park

Mar 10, 20214 min read

10 of the most scenic drives in the USA

Sydney, Australia - November 19, 2015: Three surfers heading to the Bondi Beach Bondi beach with their surf boards on a sunny day.

Mar 2, 20216 min read

12 best places to see on Australia's east coast

Car on road in Piva Canyon, National Park Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balkans, Europe. Beauty world.

Feb 1, 20215 min read

Explore the Balkans on these four epic drives

Ford Mustang on desert highway.

Jan 29, 20216 min read

Why you should drive California's scenic Highway 395

Aerial of the windy Transfagarasan highway.

Jan 27, 20214 min read

Ask LP: what do I need to know about driving in Europe after Brexit?

Tranquil image of sand dunes and beautiful blue sky, White Sands National Monument.
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Jan 22, 20216 min read

See the Southwest USA's most iconic landscapes on this epic road trip

Giant's Causeway in a beautiful summer day, Northern Ireland

Jan 5, 20215 min read

Ireland’s top 10 natural wonders

The Sandia Mountains at sunset, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The land is covered in shrubs while the mountains, tinted red by the sunset, stand imposing in the background

Nov 19, 20207 min read

A do-it-yourself Breaking Bad tour of Albuquerque

Sundae and Toby near the Millau Viaduct in southern France

Nov 19, 202011 min read

How road-tripping with dogs in Europe helped us appreciate life

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Nov 5, 20208 min read

He launched the #vanlife frenzy - now he's swapped it for an off-grid cabin

A snow-swept road is bathed in golden light as it appears to run straight into a mountain

Nov 2, 20205 min read

The 9 best winter experiences in Alberta

Bright red flowers are in the foreground with perfect rows of grape vines stretching towards a golden sunset

Oct 27, 20206 min read

The ultimate Baja California road trip guide

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Woman standing beside the fallen Dyerville Giant at Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California, USA.

Oct 22, 20205 min read

Roaming among the redwoods in California’s Humboldt County

Sunset over Canandaigua Lake.

Oct 12, 20205 min read

Detours worth making between NYC and Niagara Falls

Golden Gate Bridge seen from Marshall’s Beach.

Oct 8, 20206 min read

The 14 best day trips on the US West Coast

Cropped Image Of Statue Of Liberty Against Clear Blue Sky

Oct 5, 20202 min read

10 things you might not know about the Statue of Liberty

Chicago River reflects the sunset colours with the Chicago skyline above.

Sep 25, 20204 min read

The 10 best day trips in the US Midwest

Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC at sunrise.

Sep 24, 20205 min read

The 14 best day trips & weekend getaways in the US Northeast

Winding Coastal Road, Captain Cook Highway, Queensland, Australia

Sep 24, 20207 min read

Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast

Travel to Saguaro National Park, Arizona, USA

Sep 22, 20204 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southwest

Empty road leading toward the snow-capped mountains in Jackson Hole valley.

Sep 21, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the Rocky Mountains

Nashville, Tennessee downtown skyline at twilight.

Sep 18, 20205 min read

The 12 best day trips in the US Southeast

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Sep 16, 20206 min read

This park ranger says diversity is the key to protecting the outdoors

Modern skyscrapers of busy Toronto downtown

Sep 16, 20206 min read

Tips for getting on the road in Canada

A road snakes up to the viewpoint of Bealach na Bà from the inlet of Loch Kishorn.

Sep 10, 202010 min read

I would drive 500 miles: road-tripping the Scottish Highlands

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Sep 8, 20202 min read

Rent a tiny home and a Mini car from $1 per night on this open-road fall getaway

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Sep 8, 20202 min read

Volkswagen's new van can convert into a compact campsite on wheels

Family group riding beach cruiser bicycles along Crescent beach on Siesta Key, Sarasota FL USA

Sep 5, 20208 min read

What Labor Day weekend travel looks like in 2020

Long straight road through barren desert in the American Southwest with extreme heat haze on a sunny day.

Aug 31, 20207 min read

6 last-minute family road trips in the US

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Aug 21, 20208 min read

The great Colorado 'fourteener' road trip

Aug 21, 20205 min read

8 big adventures in the Maine backwoods

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