I fell in love with road trips 9 years ago on a vacation across the western USA. It was on that trip that I rented a vehicle and traveled through a bunch of national parks, including driving from Yellowstone to Grand Teton. Ever since, the open road has felt like freedom, and I even lived…
How To Plan the Perfect National Parks Trip
The USA is home to so many incredible national parks and countless opportunities for adventure! Not only are the national parks a great way to connect with nature, but they are also a relatively affordable option for planning vacations and day trips. My husband, Matt, and I love the national parks so much that we…
How To Find Free Campsites Across The USA
Utilizing free camping around the USA is a budget-friendly and convenient way to take road trips! Not only can it help cut back on travel costs, but staying at free campsites typically provides gorgeous views, solitude from other people, and a quick way to make an overnight stop while on the road. There are many…
How To Take A Road Trip On A Budget
Obviously I love a good road trip. You guys know this by now! One of the reasons I love going on a road trip is that you can travel across the country at your own pace, even at a slow pace. It makes the whole experience more present and immersive. Don’t you think? You can…
See Every US National Park on this EPIC Cross-Country Road Trip
In 2017 I traveled to every single US national park with my husband. During the planning stages we very quickly realized there wasn’t much online to help us plan our itinerary. Of course there were blog posts listing all the national parks and plenty of people saying how they would hypothetically road trip to all…
Top Tips for Sleeping In Your Car on Road Trips
Sleeping in your car can turn any road trip into a more budget friendly adventure. Plus, it’s a super convenient way to travel with a high level of freedom and independence! Over the years I have road tripped and lived in all types of vehicles: 4×4’s, sedans, tiny hatchbacks, campervans, and small RVs. Some of those…
Oregon 7 Day Road Trip Exploring the Coast, Mountains, Lakes, and Waterfalls!
Oregon is one of my favorite road trip destinations. It is home to some of the most beautiful coastline, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and hot springs in the United States! To help you explore it for yourself, I’ve put together a comprehensive Oregon 7 day road trip itinerary. You will also find optional add-on’s in case…
Wild Atlantic Way: Exploring Ireland’s Breathtaking Coastal Route
Ireland is one of those destinations that will leave you wanting to return and again! In 2019 I took an incredible week-long trip exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. This spectacular coastal route has it all… think beautiful sea cliffs, a rich history, seemingly endless castles, tons of cute sheep, quiet winding roads, and friendly locals….
The ULTIMATE New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary
The Northeast USA is arguably one of the most beautiful places in the entire world during fall. For that reason you NEED to add a New England fall road trip to your bucket list! Prior to this trip, exploring the northeast had been on my travel radar for the longest time. I am stoked to…
Winter California Road Trip – Redwoods and Yosemite
I recently took an epic winter road trip to two of California’s most beautiful parks – Redwoods and Yosemite. I hiked some of my favorite trails, took way to many photos and also put together a video of my adventures (see below!) I teamed up with Nature Valley on this trip, because they (like myself) believe that…