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8 Road Trip Apps That are Game Changers

While I’m getting ready for our next big road trip I thought I’d share a little about my favorite road trip apps,…

Green Google Map of route from Norfolk, Virginia to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas. The route goes through Fayetteville and Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee. Great road trip in the southeast states.

Our American Road Trip-Southeast States

Are you dreaming of going on a coast-to-coast American road trip? Here’s a quick recap of towns, historical sites, attractions, and national…

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My Best USA Road Trip Tips

Are you wondering where to start with planning an epic USA road trip? Well, we recently went on the best USA road…

Garden of the Gods Colorado USA Road Trip

Our Ultimate USA Road Trip Itinerary

Welcome to our ultimate USA Road trip itinerary! This is a cross-country road trip that my husband and I took recently from…

Kansas Travel | Midwest States Travel | USA

Day 3 – Road Trip – Destination Manhattan Kansas

After my long drive across the state of Missouri, I followed Interstate 70 through Topeka, then soon turned north on State Route…

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Travel Tips | Planning

How to Avoid Road Trip Planning Disasters

[This post was updated July 2023] As we ease into summer are you considering the possibility of going on a road trip?…

North Carolina Travel | Southeast States Travel | USA

Where to Go on an Epic North Carolina Road Trip

I had a few last-minute opportunities for North Carolina road trips before we moved away from the East Coast. Visiting three times…

Missouri Travel | USA

Missouri’s Best Foods, Parks & Road Trip Fun

On Day 3 of my crazy cross-country road trip, I drove from Cahokia, Illinois to Manhattan, Kansas. It was a pretty short…

My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip Songs and Artists

If you’ve never been on a solo cross-country road trip you may wonder how you can fill your time in the hours…

Kentucky Travel | Southeast States Travel

Day 2 – My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip – Kentucky State Parks

On the 2nd day of the trip, I drove about 500 miles from Charleston, West Virginia to Cahokia, Illinois. I went through…

West Virginia Travel | Best Places to Stay | Destinations | Lodging | USA

Day 1 – Charleston WV on My Crazy Cross-Country Road Trip

Hi there! If you haven’t read about why I went on this crazy road trip, you can find the beginning of the…

A scenic view of a car driving on a winding mountain road surrounded by lush green trees and steep cliffs under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds. The road curves gently to the left, with vehicles parked along the roadside and distant mountain peaks visible in the background, creating a serene and picturesque landscape.

Planning | Travel Apps | Travel Logistics | Travel Tips | USA

12 Reasons Why You Need Roadtrippers Trip Planner

Have you tried planning a long road trip only to find that many of the free planning maps and apps limit your…

Massive boulder balancing on another. Many rock formations and mountains in the distance at Chiricahua NM

Arizona Travel | Southwest States Travel | USA

Chiricahua National Monument – A Complete Travel Guide – Part 1

What’s so great about Chiricahua National Monument? Chiricahua National Monument is a magical combination of a “Wonderland of Rocks”, a protected “International…

A beautiful kitchen with a rustic stone wall, white beachy cabinets and a wooden table for 4 in the center. A beautiful light fixture with silver fish cutouts hangs above the table and a window on the far walls allows light to stream in. Port-en-Bessin - lodging near Normandy Beach, France

Normandy | Best Places to Stay | Europe | France | Lodging

Best Lodging near Normandy Beaches

Recently we celebrated our anniversary in France and Germany. Our adult daughter, Amy came along to help us celebrate too. It was…

The view from behind of a man in a green baseball cap and woman with blonde hair sitting on a rustic log bench looking out over the Grand Canyon with colors of blues and oranges. There are evergreen trees on either side of the bench. North Rim Arizona

Arizona Travel | Southwest States Travel | USA

100 Cool Ways to Enjoy the Grand Canyon

Did you know that Grand Canyon National Park has already celebrated their 100th Anniversary of becoming a National Park? Here are 100…

Taskinas Creek Overlook - York River State Park, Virginia

Virginia Travel | Southeast States Travel | USA

15 Reasons to Visit York River State Park, Virginia

What better reasons to visit York River State Park than hiking, history, and health benefits? This and other state parks provide a…

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Best Sources For Free Paper Maps for Travel & Crafts

Paper maps are slowly being replaced by maps online, but you can still find a good supply of printed maps if you…

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Best Travel Resources

My top picks for the best Travel Resources Everything You’ll Need to Plan a Trip This is where you’ll find helpful links…

The Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts at dusk - A historic brick building surrounded by high rise buildings. There is a white door with a balcony on the front of the 2nd floor. A large clock sits at the peak of the building. A lion and unicorn statue stand on either side of the clock. A beautiful white tower rises above the main structure. This is the oldest public building in Boston.

Northeast States Travel

Explore New England and the Northeast Northeast States New England is the top destination in America for “leaf-peeping”. Thousands of people visit…

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Best Travel Advice – Use Packing Cubes

Ok, here we go! I think it’s about time to share some of my best travel advice. I love using compression packing…

General Eisenhower Statue at Eisenhower Presidential Library

Kansas Travel | Midwest States Travel | USA

Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library – Abilene Kansas

The Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene Kansas was an unexpected surprise on my cross-country road trip. Initially, Presidential Libraries sound kind of…