road trips

Hotel ice machines are one of those things most travelers completely take for granted. But there’s actually a surprisingly specific reason they became a standard feature in American hotels. Regardless …

Any time we even THINK about renting a car in another country, I ask my husband the same question: “Wait…do they drive on the same side of the road as …

The beloved Texas travel-stop chain keeps spreading across the country, although some planned locations are facing delays and uncertainty. There was a time when Buc-ee’s was basically a Texas-only phenomenon. …

Through the years, travel has changed by leaps and bounds. Reservations that used to be made by talking to someone on the phone are now done on your computer or …

We know how much politics has divided our country over the past few years, but did you know that conservative, liberal and independent voters even tend to travel and vacation …

South of the Border (SOTB), that iconic, kitschy relic from the early 1950s, has been experiencing some hard times for years. Located on I-95, just south of the border between …

You’re on a road trip – or maybe just going from one town to another. If you’re not familiar with where you’re going, you might pay special attention to the …

There can’t be a whole lot of people who dislike Dolly Parton. Even if you’re not a fan of her music, there’s also all the good that she’s done. She’s …

Travel-related things I’ve seen this week that made me smile, chortle, or even laugh out loud. Obviously, if you travel enough, you know what to expect. But if you don’t… …

We’ve had Sirius and/or XM subscriptions in our cars for over a decade. Needless to say, when we’re renting a car for a road trip, we want to bring our …