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Road Trips

Your First Big Cross-Country Road Trip: How to Plan It Without Getting Overwhelmed

Two coasts. Three time zones. Endless options. Here's the order to plan a cross-country trip in — so you actually leave the driveway.

2026-04-27•6 min read

Fewer Cities or More? The Trip-Planning Mental Model That Saves Vacations

The most common trip-planning mistake isn't where you go — it's how many places you try to fit. Here's the rule that fixes 80% of bad itineraries.

2026-04-27•5 min read

NYC to Tampa via Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway: A 7-Day Pet-Friendly Route

I-95 is the fast way to Florida. The scenic way uses Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway — and it's better for dogs, cats, and humans tired of trucks.

2026-04-27•8 min read

8 Weekend Road Trips from Austin Under 4 Hours

You don't need a week off to get out of town. These eight drives from Austin are all under four hours, and every one of them is worth the gas.

2026-04-18•7 min read

Austin to New Orleans Road Trip: A 4-Day Itinerary You'll Actually Love

The drive from Austin to New Orleans is 500 miles of Cajun food, live music, swamp tours, and small towns worth stopping in. Here's how to do it right.

2026-03-02•8 min read

12 Family Road Trip Tips That Actually Work (From Parents Who've Done It)

Forget generic travel advice. These are the practical, battle-tested tips that turn a family road trip from stressful to genuinely fun.

2026-02-28•7 min read