Hit the road in style, comfort, practicality — and fun — this summer. Make memories with family sing-alongs, impromptu picnics and stops at roadside attractions. After all, the best road trips are all about the journey. Safe travels — and…
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer and one of the most popular three-day weekends of the year. If your holiday weekend schedule doesn’t already involve a backyard cookout or other big plans, consider spontaneity — there is still…
Summer is nearly here, and for many, that means it’s time to start finalizing vacation plans. For many, the consideration, however, isn’t where do I want to go, but where is the cheapest place to go. The good news is…
It’s true that many of the top RV shows in the U.S. and Canada take place in the first half of the year. But if you missed your chance to drop by an expo in the winter or spring, don’t…
The Hoosier town of Elkhart, Indiana, is proudly called the “RV Capital of the World,” and it’s home to the RV/MH Hall of Fame (the “MH” stands for manufactured housing). There’s a museum dedicated to the history of the RV,…
With 162 games in a season, baseball is the most economical of the big three professional sports. Although the average price for a Major League Baseball ticket rose by 2.1 percent in 2019, the cost is still only $33 —…
America’s many national parks can give visitors a breath of fresh air — or suffocate them with crowds. All-stars such as Yosemite and the Grand Canyon attract millions of people a…
Going out to dinner can be especially frustrating when you have to wait for a table, maybe even as long as a few hours at some popular eateries. But there…
Most restaurants want to pack in as many diners as possible to maximize profits, but that isn’t always the case. Some tiny eateries buck conventional wisdom by instead focusing on…
There’s no reason to pay full price for car rental — ever. Not only do discounts abound, you can save as much as 35 percent just by working in a…
Getting a driver’s license used to mean freedom, adulthood, and the open road, but it now seems more like a nuisance. Congestion costs each American $1,348 per year and 97…
Cruising is among the easiest ways to vacation. After all, you only have to unpack once, all the transportation from destination to destination is taken care of for you, and,…
Camping is usually an inexpensive way to spend time relaxing outdoors, but not every campground delivers on promises of peace and quiet. In looking at scenic and inexpensive campgrounds across…
The new season of “Game of Thrones” (like winter) is coming, and if you’re a fan, you’re probably looking for ways to get your Westeros fix before the premiere of…
People who first learned about the world of Westeros from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” have waited to learn how the story ends since the first season premiered eight…
The Americans With Disabilities Act requires cities, institutions, and businesses to make their facilities accessible to everyone. That includes public transit such as buses and subways; infrastructure including sidewalks, stairways,…
A lot of people are turning their vans into mobile homes, and while these smaller vehicles may lack some of the amenities already built into RVs, they can still be…
There are some things you can’t escape by living on the road. No matter how flexible your living space is, you’ll always need to do laundry, and you’ll always need…