Road Trips
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Photos That Capture the Spirit of the Great American Road Trip
Long before cheap flights and smartphone maps, Americans turned to cars for adventure and escape. This story revisists our colelctive love affair with the open road, from dusty early-20th century highways to wood-panelled station wagons and beyond. Spanning decades of…
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The Best Small Towns to Visit Across America
Big cities are often hyped as the best tourist destinations, but many of the nation’s small towns are gems worth visiting. From coast to coast and north to south, cute small towns represent much of what is great about each…
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America’s Greatest Roadside Restaurants
Road trips don’t have to mean eating only at gas station convenience stores, though some are pretty amazing. America is full of noteworthy roadside restaurants that showcase the country’s most memorable and unique regional cuisines. No promises that the menu…
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7 Wild and Unusual Fast-Food Scandals and Lawsuits
Fast-food restaurants are like the saloons of the Wild West. There are all kinds of memorable characters and tempting vices (aka delicious deals), but there’s also a sense of danger. Sometimes, somebody new blows open the saloon doors and saunters over…
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10 Foods You Should Never Eat on a Road Trip
As the holiday travel season descends upon us, please think twice about what you eat during your next road trip for the love of yourself and everyone else surrounding you. From garlic to greasy burgers, avoid these foods that can…
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This Is the Most Popular Gas Station in Your State
There are plenty of gas stations that can be found in every corner of the country, but it’s the regional spots that really tend to steal our hearts. Thanks to a survey from Freebets.com, we’ve got some fresh data on…
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Spectacular and Spooky Abandoned Roads Around the World
Roads have been a hallmark of civilization since antiquity, but even the best streets, avenues, highways, and boulevards eventually outlive their usefulness — and like all infrastructure, roads aren’t exactly…
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Photos That Will Instantly Transport You to Childhood Road Trips
From the excitement of piling into the family car to the thrill of playing the license plate game in the back seat, there’s something magical (and nostalgic) about revisiting childhood…
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9 Off the Beaten Path Travel Destinations in the U.S.
Fact: America is beautiful. Another fact: America is enormous. Yet another fact: Many places that are gorgeous are losing appeal because of the crowds of tourists, and yet, on the…
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19 Historic Route 66 Restaurants Worth a Pit Stop
The famous American highway Route 66, which ran all the way from Chicago to Santa Monica, was established in 1926 as car culture was taking over the nation. As more…
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Pooping, Loneliness, and 8 Other Terrible Aspects of Living in a Car, According to VanLifers
Just over 3 million people consider themselves VanLifers in the U.S. — that is, digital nomads who live and work in their cars. Although VanLifers glorify the lifestyle on social…
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9 Things You Should Never Do While Pumping Gas
You might think of danger in a more imminent sense, like playing tag in the middle of a busy street at night or going sky diving with someone who was…
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Should You Retire Abroad? 13 Things to Consider
While there are many offbeat possibilities for retirees who want to skip retirement communities, some seniors are dusting off their passports and pulling up stakes to move abroad. It’s easy…
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50 Picturesque Road Trips That You Can Take in a Weekend
As the end of summer draws nearer, many Americans are looking to get in a final excursion for the season — but whether it’s convenience, daunting airfares, or flight delays,…
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Gorgeous Tiny Trailers and RVs That Will Make You Want to Hit the Open Road
Mention an “RV,” and images of massive, gas-guzzling homes on wheels that appeal mainly to those nearing retirement is what might first come to mind. But an industry trend driven…
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The Weirdest Large Roadside Attraction in Every State
Roadtrippers who love all things weird and wacky, you’ve come to the right place. The U.S. is full of strange roadside attractions; however, they usually aren’t advertised. More often than…
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How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off (or Worse) When You’re on Vacation
Beautiful locales can also be home to some dangerous characters. As the summer travel season ramps up, the last thing you want is to have a trip marred by becoming…
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30 Fun Under-the-Radar American Road Trips You Can Take in a Day
If you’re planning a road trip this summer, you won’t be alone. Many people will be driving than flying after the air travel debacles of the past year and the…
