Since 1933, long before social distancing became a household term, drive-in cinemas turned the automobile into a private theater box, allowing moviegoers to chat, slurp out the last few drops of soda […]
The ultimate guide to road tripping California’s Pacific Coast Highways
Escape from California’s tangled, traffic-jammed freeways for a breezy cruise in the slow lane. Once you get rolling, you’ll never want to leave those ocean views behind. If you drive […]
Virtual Vacation: Argentina
Being in social isolation doesn’t stop us from dreaming of all the places we’d like to visit; in fact now we’ve got even more time to daydream. Escape on a […]
Why these 5 college towns are ideal post-COVID destinations
How travel will look in three weeks, three months or three years is anyone’s guess, but research and intuition tell us that the first wave of travel will be regional, […]
Best places in the Southern US to beat the summer heat
Ah, summer in the southern US: sunny days, green landscapes, meals made with luscious garden harvests, evenings of cicada songs and lightning bugs. There are plenty of reasons to travel […]
Why RVs are the latest trend in travel
As states in the U.S. lift stay-at-home orders, many travelers are setting their sights on summer vacations. However, as they navigate the lingering risks of COVID-19, vacationers are seeking alternatives to […]
10 delightful detours along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Often overshadowed by the more famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the Appalachian Mountains, the Natchez Trace Parkway winds for 444 memorable miles through Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. Although the scenery […]
What I learned from backpacking in my 20s and 30s
For some people, long-term travel is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For others it’s a lifelong passion. I fall into the latter camp, and have bookended my 10 years or so of […]
Marquette, the Midwest’s most adrenaline-charged playground
An oasis for outdoor lovers of every ilk, Marquette, Michigan is arguably the Midwest’s best-kept secret. This historic, picturesque town is not only a surprising haven for fresh culinary fare […]
Our top 10 picks for backpacking cooking gear
Whether you’re spending this summer testing out your trail legs on your first multi-night backpacking trips or you’re a seasoned trekker who is familiar with bunking down in the alpine, […]