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A sample itinerary that crosses the USA How to build variety and interest into a long drive This is a road trip itinerary I created for three friends More
Tips for enjoying a long drive to the fullest Maximize your experience Focus on areas best seen by car, places that you are unlikely to experience during your More
These tips give you basic information that every rental car customer should know. You will not find the companies that give the best deals here, but you will More
Colca Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, is a four to five hour bus ride from Arequipa in southern Peru, and is well worth the More
A Hungarian couple contacted me for help planning their first trip to the United States. I’ve made a lot of suggestions below, but they and I would very More
California can do better Without question, Amtrak services in California subsidized by the state have become the best in the nation. These are used extensively where available and More
Lately, the subsidies Amtrak receives for long-distance trains have entered the national conversation again. Outrageous, some say. However, when thinking of rail transportation in the U.S., it is More
That you need to have a car to experience the scenic wonders of Canada and the U.S. is a given in many people’s minds, but it’s simply not More
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It’s nicknamed “America’s Mountain.” Pikes Peak inspired poet, Katherine Lee More
I love the day trip from Puerto Vallarta to Yelapa. More
Two university professors I know, who escorted a group to More
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The first time we drove up Trail Ridge Road during a visit to Northern Colorado in 1984, I was awed. More
If you are planning a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park this year, be prepared for some driving delays. Bear More
I recently found myself itching for an escape -- to spend some quality time immersed nature (and away from my More
From Denver & Salt Lake City, May and June 2012 A reroute due to track upgrading along its usual route More