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How to Budget for a Road Trip
Road trips don't have to be expensive if you follow these budgeting tips and tools.
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How to Find Budget Accommodations on a Road Trip
You don't need to break the bank to have a comfortable, restful, and COVID-safe stay during your great American road...
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30 Car Gadgets That Make Driving Safer
Staying safe on the road isn’t just about your driving skills. These genius inventions can help you avoid accidents and...
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10 Things to Know About a National Park Pass
America the beautiful can also be America the affordable with a National Park Pass—the secret to scenic savings.
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Renting a Car for a Road Trip: Everything You Need to Know
From knowing how much it costs to rent a car for a road trip to finally understanding if you should...
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Here’s Why Light Snow Is Just as Dangerous as a Snowstorm
Don’t think that heading out when there’s a light dusting on the ground is harmless.
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Where to Park Your RV for Free on a Road Trip
On a tight budget? Find out how to score free overnight parking anywhere in the country and save a bundle...
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The 10 Best Places to Travel Alone as a Woman
Need a break from everything—and everyone—and want to explore all by your bad self? Here are 10 destinations ideal for...
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How to Camp for Free in the United States
On a tight budget? You'll definitely want to learn the ins and outs of free camping—including where to find the...
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Here’s Exactly What to Do When You Spot a Snow Plow on the Road
Driving in the snow can be difficult enough. What should you do when you see this huge, noisy, slow-moving vehicle?...
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40 Stunning Photos of National Parks Covered in Snow
These breathtaking pictures from the National Park Service prove that America is a real-life winter wonderland.
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What to Wear on a Plane, According to a Flight Attendant
Take it from the people who fly for a living: When it comes to what to wear on a plane,...
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12 Things That Could Get You Banned from a Plane
From major news stories to first-person accounts, here are some real reasons people have been barred (or almost barred) from...
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11 Hotel Secrets from a Former Hotel Inspector
After reviewing several hundred hotels on five continents, a former hotel inspector shares her secrets.
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This Is the Worst Spot on the Plane for Your Carry-On Bag
Don't make the process harder than it needs to be.
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The Smallest Town in Every State
Think you live in a small town? These places give a whole new meaning to the concept.
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13 Craziest Things People Have Seen in Hotel Rooms
These unsuspecting employees and guests share their strangest (and for some, scariest) experiences at hotels around the world.
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The Best Winter Destination in Every State
Whether you're looking for fun in the snow or an escape from the cold, find your perfect spot for a...
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The Royal Rule Kate Middleton and Prince William Break All the Time
They break protocol every time they do this.
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The Most Extravagant Airbnb Listing in Every State
Wish you could live like royalty? You can—at least for a few days—by staying at one of these stunning rentals...
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Your Guide to a Utah Road Trip
Discover unimaginable, other-worldly scenery on a road trip through this state with five National Parks.
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16 Items You Should Always Keep in Your Car
From basic to high-tech, these tools will help keep you safe on the road.
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12 Most Breathtaking Rock Formations in America
From the country's deepest canyon to sacred volcanic towers in the sky, these rock formations are as mesmerizing as they...
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12 Clever Waze Features You’re Probably Not Using
You can do a whole lot more than get from point A to point B once you know these tips...
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12 Airports That Are Also Overlooked Landmarks
Step back in time to when air travel was glamorous.
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This Is the Best Time to Book Your Thanksgiving and Christmas Flights
If you're planning to take a flight this year, don't wait.
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The Prettiest Lake in Every State
Searching for the perfect socially distanced trip—or just some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of the United States with a...
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What Airlines Losing Money Could Mean for You
Airlines have been hemorrhaging money in recent months, another casualty of COVID-19. The U.S. government has bailed them out repeatedly...but...
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Your Complete Guide to an Arizona Road Trip
Spending a week driving the scenic route north from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon allows for plenty of time to...