Road Trips
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How to Stay Safe From Road Rage, Including Your Own
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 hours stuck in traffic, according to a 2018 analysis by…
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Creative Van Conversions to Simplify Life on the Road
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 turned into viable homes on wheels. Cheapism spoke to some…
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32 RV Tips For Laundry And Cleaning On The Road
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 to keep it clean — in fact, virtually any chore…
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16 RV-Friendly Meal Hacks for Delicious Eats On the Road
Life on the road doesn’t have to mean eating an exclusively roadside-dive diet. In fact, there are plenty of tips and tricks from experienced RVers to ensure a balanced and tasty diet that doesn’t rely exclusively on takeout and restaurants.…
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32 RV Accessories to Make Road Life More Luxurious
If an RV doesn’t sound like luxury accommodations, you haven’t seen RVs lately. Will Smith’s $2.5 million RV is reportedly two stories tall and has its own screening room. Country music stars Kelly Pickler and Kix Brooks have turned theirs…
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14 Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Road Trips Across America
Things like annual passes to national parks and picnicking along the way can help make any road trip affordable. Picking which routes you want to explore is the real challenge. Each of these stunning stretches offers ample opportunities for free…
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20 Mistakes Americans Make When Traveling Abroad
Traveling abroad is an exhilarating way to learn about the world firsthand, but unless you’re an expert globetrotter, it can be hard to keep track of expectations in other nations.…
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28 ‘Anywhere Exercises’ for Staying in Shape on the Road
Summer is all about making travel plans and taking advantage of the long days and shorter nights. All the fun in the sun can sometimes get in the way of…
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11 Tips for Taking a Road Trip on the Cheap
Don’t let the cost of gas, food, and lodging get in the way of enjoying a favorite American pastime: the summer road trip. With these 11 planning tips, road trippers…
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16 Bathroom Mistakes You Should Avoid When Traveling Abroad
There are some eye-poppingly cool places to relieve yourself around the world, but there are also some serious differences between Americans’ bathroom habits and what they might encounter in other…
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How to Road Trip the Right Way With an Electric Car
Electric cars are no longer a novelty, though if you own one for commuting, you still might have anxiety about an extended road trip. The good news is, your electric…
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How to Tip When You’re Traveling Abroad
When jetting off to a foreign country, there are so many details to remember: your passport, your credit cards and their travel perks, and confirmation numbers for important reservations. But,…
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All Aboard: 11 Affordable, Scenic Railroad Trips
There’s a certain nostalgia associated with train travel — the magnificent expanses and glittering cityscapes, the sound of the train whistle, the clatter of the rails, and the beauty of…
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From Wine to Wildlife, 10 Cheap Themed Road Trips
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans take summer road trips, according to a 2015 survey by the tire maker Bridgestone. With gas prices low this year, taking a car trip is…
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Finding the Best Roadside Assistance Plan
AAA may be the best-known provider of roadside assistance, with more than 50 million members, but it has plenty of competition. Numerous insurance firms, automakers, oil companies, and even cellphone…
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Don’t Get Ripped Off: 10 Tips for Bargaining Abroad
Shopping for the local specialties is often one of the highlights of foreign travel. Each culture has its own pricing traditions, many involving haggling and discounting, and it’s always a…
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10 Free Navigation and Gas Apps for Summer Road Trips
With free navigation and gas apps guiding your way, say sayonara to getting lost, wasting gas, and spending too much to power your buggy. Regardless what kind of smartphone you…
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What to Buy at a Bargain While Traveling Abroad
Traveling abroad for vacation is a surefire way to de-stress and unwind. It’s also the perfect time to score deals on products and services that are normally more expensive in…
