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Entrance to Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado

13 Best Road Trip Apps: plan your road trip, save money, book hotels, and more

An inveterate road tripper find the best road trip apps to help you plan your road trip, save money, book hotels, find things to do, and more.

Road in New Mexico on the way to Jemez Historic Site

Packing Tips for Road Trips: 46 Road Trip Essentials (Free Checklist)

Ready to hit the road? Before you go, make sure you’ve got everything you need with these packing tips for road trips.

Road on the way to Joshua Tree in California

Road Trip Food: What to eat, What to Pack, and How to Save Money

Everything you want to know about eating on a road trip.

Gorgeous blue water in Glacier National Park

National Park Checklist & 18 Easy Tips for Visiting US National Parks

US National Parks are more popular than ever. If you’re planning to visit one of these treasures, here’s a handy National Parks checklist with tips for making the most out of your experience.

The Ford Expedition Platinum Max in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with palm trees in the background. I am spoiled me from all other road trip vehicles

An Ode to the Luxurious Ford Expedition Platinum Max

Is it possible to be in love with an SUV? It must be, because I am smitten with the Ford Expedition Platinum Max.

How to Travel as a Couple – and Still Like Each Other When You Get Home

Whether you’re taking an epic road trip or a quick weekend jaunt, here’s how to travel as a couple with your relationship intact.

Driving towards the sunset, a line of yellow under a deep deep blue sky

Ultimate Road Trip Planner

Experience the freedom of the open road with this Ultimate Road Trip Planner. Find out what to do before you go, your road trip essentials, the best road trip apps, and more.