Road Trips

  • Little Italy in New York City

    Places to ‘Travel Abroad’ Without Leaving the U.S.

    Overseas travel will always be the best way to get a feel for other cultures, but the cost of plane tickets, accommodations, and sightseeing can put it out of reach for many — even with very careful budgeting. Happily, there…

  • happy family enjoying summer day in amusement park

    25 Amusement Parks That Aren’t Horrible for Parents

    Theme parks are built around an idea of “fun” that aims at kids but eludes many parents. The cost of admission, the lines, the additional cost of admission to skip the line, the cost of food, the suddenly sugar-addled kids,…

  • Hipsters near camper van

    Best Road Trip Apps to Help Plan and Save on Your Vacation

    There’s nothing more American than throwing a cooler in your car and hitting the open road. But whether it’s finding cheap gas or navigating the interstate, road tripping isn’t always easy or affordable. Don’t let that stop you — we’ve…

  • Female auto mechanic examining engine of an automobile with hood up, sideview of engine in the foreground, she is leaning over from the other side, inside a repair garage

    How Often You Really Need to Take Your Car in for Service

    With all that’s going on, it’s perfectly understandable if auto maintenance is the furthest thing from most people’s minds. But they should consider that an unexpected repair bill is probably the last thing they need right now, and keep vehicle…

  • Orangevale Orbit Gas & Mini Mart

    Road Trippers Go Out of Their Way for These 30 Convenience Stores

    The first priority of most convenience stores is right there in the name — they’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, just to provide a few cheap essentials in one easily accessible place. These mini-markets and frequently adjoining gas stations…

  • Million Dollar Highway between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado

    Dangerous Roads You Should Never Drive in an RV

    Most of us are so accustomed to using our phones for driving directions that we often don’t put much thought into the route suggested by our map apps. “It is ill advised to do this with an RV,” says Jennifer…