One of the best ways to travel in 2026 is RV camping. So you might be wondering how to rent an RV for the first time. It’s not as simple as renting a car, but renting a motorhome or travel trailer doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This list of RV rental tips for beginners will…
Planning an epic road trip through the Western U.S. National Parks? We’ve done it twice! This post outlines our tried-and-true one-month National Parks road trip itinerary through Yellowstone, the Utah Mighty 5, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Redwoods, and more – covering eight States. We’re sharing our route, travel tips, and firsthand insights to help you prepare…
Use our Utah National Parks road trip map and itinerary to plan the perfect one week driving tour through some of America’s best National Parks of the West. We’ve done a road trip through Utah’s National Parks twice. Once on a one-month National Parks camping road trip before joining the Peace Corps, and again in…
If you’re driving to Central Oregon from Portland, Salem, or anywhere else along the Willamette Valley, you are in for a scenic drive! Driving to Central Oregon The following are the distances and approximate times for driving to Redmond and other parts of Central Oregon: Portland to Redmond, Oregon: 145 miles, 3 hours Portland to…
In September, we tried a 950-mile EV road trip from Oregon to California and back, driving a borrowed 2016 Tesla Model X. Driving from just South of Portland to Los Angeles, we learned a lot about long-distance travel in an electric vehicle. This post is a collection of the lessons we learned, tips for managing…
In today’s review, we’re looking at Tripiamo, an online education platform that helps North American travelers familiarize themselves with driving in other countries. Does a Tripiamo guide prepare us to self-drive in another country? Is it worth paying for? We tested the guides out ourselves and will answer all of that in this review… Quick Summary:…
If you are you going on a long camping road trip, being prepared and packing the right gear can make a big difference. In this post, we’ll share our recommended packing list, with details on our favorite items. * Download our printable Packing List PDF here * Updated: May 2025. Originally published: 2016. Disclosure: This free…
This is an overview of our one month road trip itinerary through the Rockies Mountains, including National Parks in British Columbia, Montana, and Colorado. In this road trip, we combined tent camping with short-term vacation rental stays. One Month Rockies Road Trip Itinerary Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington – 175 miles, ~3 hours driving time…
If you’re planning a road trip in California, this post will help you find the best California road trip stops for your trip. Discover where to go, what to do, and where to stay in these top California destinations. Updated: 2023. Originally published: November 2015. Our California Road Trips With our home base in Oregon…
Located on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, Kotor is a beautiful tourist destination. The region where it’s situated, the Bay of Kotor, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its architecture, surrounding landscapes, rich history, and Mediterranean culture. Kotor is also conveniently located nearby the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, another top Balkan destination and…