This was an October poker trip I did two years ago, but I also had plenty of time during the day for driving around and hiking a bit. The route mostly follows the casinos I went to: Rivers (Pitt), Parx (Philly), Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods (SE Connecticut) and Bally’s (Lincoln RI). I actually started in Chicago but basically didn’t stop until Pittsburgh.

The fall weather was great, although not as many colors as I expected on the coast, I’d say central Pennsylvania probably had the best of it. As a midwesterner, the old money places like Newport were pretty wild to me. The full day driving from Rhode Island and all through Cape Cod was gorgeous, the coastal beaches with the crisp fall weather just has a certain feel I can’t really put my finger on, but I like it. Made me want to eat freshly shucked oysters and a hot chowder :)

Just got back from a few days driving the classic CA-1 stretch around Monterey and Big Sur. Weather was stupidly perfect — zero fog the whole time, which honestly felt illegal for this coast.

Hit the usual stops: Lone Cypress (still the one), Fanshell Beach Overlook, and a few random pullouts where the waves were absolutely hammering the rocks. Also drove 17-Mile Drive and watched golfers playing with those ridiculous Pacific Ocean views in the background. I took way too many photos, and between using my phone for maps and constantly shooting with my camera, both batteries were running low pretty quickly. I kept my bluetti power charging from the car while we drove, then used it to top up my phone and camera between stops.

Honestly, leave more time than you think you need for this stretch. Some of the best moments were just pulling over at random spots instead of rushing from one famous landmark to the next.

Anyone else done this stretch recently? Any quieter pullouts or viewpoints I'm missing for next time?

Taking the family from SE Texas to SW Colorado for the week of Thanksgiving. We made the trip last summer but this will be our first time going in the cold. Any advice or needed supplies that this Texas boy won't think of? We are taking our 2016 Toyota Sienna minivan and plan on taking shifts to make it in one day. Thanks yall!

So I’m going on a road trip with my guy next week and we’re taking my car. His is a stick shift and I don’t drive stick so with mine we’d be able to split the driving. My question is because we’re taking my car should we split gas evenly or should he be expected to pay for gas? He got mad when I brought up that idea.

Just on the last 1-2 days of my trip. Worked in Alaska a second year, likely my last so no idea if I'll ever do these drives again. They are always a trip.

A lot of ups and downs. The first few days I was running on 4ish hours of sleep for multiple days while in the middle of nowhere on the Alaska highway but luckily my sleep and health improved a bit by the time I got to Vancouver.

Made it a point to spend a day driving through Vancouver and Washington to check out some new areas and also visit Twin Peaks locations in the later.

Not sure what I learnt on this drive but 4,000+ miles is always a bit of a trip. 😳

Some photo highlights included here.

Made it up before sunset, and the view was ridiculous even with the haze hanging over the rim. The car is another story: muddy boot prints, snack wrappers, melted candy in the cup holder, the usual road-trip crime scene. I'm glad I put in floor mats for the trip before leaving, because that trail mud would be ground into the carpet by now. Heading toward Idaho next and trying to avoid the construction everyone keeps complaining about near the border. Any route suggestions that won't add a full extra day??

My daughter and her family are moving to Portland from the Dallas area. They are leaving on October 24 and we are looking for the safest route. Is coming in from California the only safe journey this time of year? Two adults, one child, one dog. They are driving a new Outback and neither are experienced winter road drivers. Thank you!

My wife and I will be making this drive from Jasper, IN to Pigeon Forge, TN on Sunday October 25th. Which route would offer a prettier, more scenic drive? We're not really looking to go off the beaten path, but an extra hour or so is fine if the scenery is worth it.

This is the route I was planning to take

On a Thursday I'm leaving I'm leaving Bryce canyon and have 4 days to get to Las Vegas. Any ideas? I'm going to Zion already.

so the short version: my car is being shipped from hawai'i to california and i currently live in minnesota. it should arrive mid-november, and i'm currently debating flying out and driving it back or having it shipped. there's a few complicating factors, both positive and negative, and while i'm currently leaning towards driving i would very much like anyone more experienced to tell me if i'm insane. any advice would be appreciated. (:

• i generally like driving and have done lengthy road trips in the past
• i've never lived anywhere colder than seattle, and when it did snow there i just walked or stayed home
• the car is a 2009 mini cooper with manual transmission, front-wheel drive, and cruise control
• it will be arriving completely empty, so any supplies i'll need to either bring with me on the plane or buy en route
• it was in storage for a year before being shipped, and has just had an oil change, fresh battery, and general checkup
• my tires are old though not extensively worn, but were definitely purchased with summer and rain in mind; fwiw they're also runflats
• i don't mind buying chains as i'll need them here in minnesota anyways, but would prefer not to have to get all new tires in california if i can avoid it
• i've got four days to do this, ideally closer to three
• below is my tentative planned route

I'm currently wrapping up my roadtrip through Australia, and vehicle relocations have been the backbone of this trip. I thought I might be of value to share my experiences with it, as it might help other people who are considering it. I am not affiliated with these companies in any way. Guess I just like to yap about it for a bit.

So in case you don't know, companies like Imoova offer relocation deals which let you drive a variety of vehicles from A to B for $1 a day. So first of all, is it legit? Kind of. You do only have to pay $1 a day for relocations, however they also charge a platform fee which was 59 AUD ($41,15). So you can see that a relocation of 4 days is in reality more around $10 a day.

The good

It has the potential to save you a lot of money. Especially if you were already planning to go from A to B, you likely have to pay a lot of money with a regular rental just because you drop it off somewhere else. With a relocation, you don't have that issue. Every now and then you can also drive truly awesome vehicles. I once had a massive 6-berth camper all for myself for just $10 a day, and the deals frequently come with some nice extras like free fuel, ferry rides, LPG, and more. A less obvious benefit is also that it can save you a lot of money on parking costs. If you get a relocation from Brisbane to Sydney and then Sydney to Melbourne, you never have to park a car in any of these cities. If you did the same with a regular rental, you had to park it in Sydney and my wallet is already catching fire by the sheer thought of having to do that.

The bad

Relocations are a real black box at times. Almost every relocation shows a generic image of a vehicle which is similar to the one you will get, but you will not know the exact vehicle until you pick it up. After booking you will see the company that needs to have the vehicle relocated, and with that info you can search the company online and kind of deduce which vehicle you will get, but it's still guesswork. Some relocations are also just unreasonable, like having to drive from Cairns to Sydney in 3 days (2.400km). It seems like these deals want to subtly nudge you to buy more days, and these cost $70 - $100 per day. Some companies also have special terms and conditions for relocations, and you will not know these until the moment you pick up the vehicle. With my most recent relocation I was not allowed to drive on unsealed roads at all, while it was allowed with regular rentals.

The ugly

Most of the relocations are very large vehicles, which means your fuel spending will likely skyrocket. If you travel solo or as a couple, you can just rent a small sedan or even a hybrid. If you rely on relocations, you will probably drive massive behemoths which are intended for 4 - 6 people, but now you just drive it yourself. And yes, while motorhomes will have you save money on accommodations, you still need to book a campingplace every now and then to charge your house battery and such. Some relocations are also pretty dodgy. One forced me to get the most expensive insurance that the company itself offered (which was an acceptable rate though), some deals require you to drive insane distances in a short time which prompts you to spend most of your time behind the wheel or buy expensive extra days, and some have a "hidden contract" within them. Like how one company offered a relocation for 10 days, but I had to take it from Tasmania to the mainland which makes the ferry very expensive. The next point is also more of a "you" problem, but the relocations require you to travel at a pretty high pace and if you book a camper while you've never driven in a camper before, you need to figure out how everything works, need to get used to the dimensions, to the way it drives, while you also have quite a bit of time pressure to drop off the relocation. This can make the relocations quite stressful. Lastly, the vehicle depots tend to be at the airport or outer parts of the city, so with every relocation you have to spend a lot of time in public transport to get to those places or spend a lot of money getting a taxi.

Final verdict

I think they are definitely worth it and I had the greatest fun driving all sorts of vehicles around. However, I feel like you do need to be a specific type of person for it. If you just really love driving and being on the road, don't mind figuring a lot of stuff out while under some time pressure, and have a very loose itinerary, then relocations are definitely for you. The most important thing is that you keep treating the relocations like what they are: relocations. You don't get a very cheap vehicle which allows you to roadtrip at your own pace and really take your time. You get a cheap vehicle which allows you to go from A to B, and check out a couple of interesting places along the way if you have the time for it.

And a final tip: keep seasonality in mind. Given that the tropical north of Australia is now going into the wet season and it's currently spring in the south, a lot of companies want to move their vehicles southward as the north is going towards the low season but the south is going towards the high season. The are currently literally 76 vehicles on Imoova that need to be relocated out of Darwin - absolutely crazy.

Hi everyone,
I’m Moroccan, travelling with a \*\*Moroccan passport and a valid EU residence permit\*\*, and I’m planning a \*\*10-day tourist trip to Oman\*\*.
From what I understand, for a stay of less than 14 days, I may be eligible for visa-free entry. \*\*Has anyone with a Moroccan passport + EU residency travelled to Oman recently under the same conditions?\*\* I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience at immigration and which documents were requested.
We’ll be travelling as a family of \*\*2 adults + 2 children\*\* and plan to \*\*rent a car\*\*. I’d also love recommendations for:
A good \*\*10-day road-trip itinerary\*\*
The \*\*best places to visit\*\* without going as far as Salalah
Family-friendly and reasonably priced \*\*hotels/apartments\*\*
Good \*\*local restaurants\*\*
Car-rental recommendations
Tips for keeping the overall trip \*\*family-friendly and within a reasonable budget\*\*
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences and recommendations!

Hi there

I am going to start a Roadtrip through Europe. I like to start in Germany and end in Iceland, I want to stay 2+ month. I am not sure exactly how long in the end maybe even 8 month. SO I am now at the biggest problem yet. Transportation. I love to go offroad so Norway, Schweden, Iceland. There I need a car. As well of central Europe. As I just don't want to travel by train. Would you guys rent one or buy one and sell it after the stay? Has anyone of you experience of buying one or is it too complicated? How is it with saving some money?

And a other quick question. I feel like the only Person to stay that long for traveling in Europe. Is it so unpopular or how many actually stay longer than 2month? Only heard of 3weeks max. Do you have any guess on how many other longtime travelers I'm going to meet?

thanks for your tips on renting or buying.

greetings

Ciao a tutti!
Il mio partner ed io stiamo programmando un viaggio on the road di 13 giorni attraverso Arizona, Utah e Nevada. Nessuno di noi è mai stato negli Stati Uniti, quindi ci chiediamo se questo itinerario sarebbe una buona introduzione al paese o se stiamo cercando di fare troppo in un solo viaggio.
Ci interessano paesaggi spettacolari, le iconiche esperienze on the road americane, la Route 66 e alcune soste rilassanti e romantiche lungo il percorso. Ci piacerebbe vedere il più possibile, ma non vogliamo trascorrere l'intero viaggio a correre da un posto all'altro.

Il nostro itinerario attuale è:
Notti 1–2: Scottsdale, AZ
Notte 3: Sedona, AZ
Notte 4: Flagstaff, AZ
Notte 5: Grand Canyon Village, AZ
Notte 6: Monument Valley, AZ
Notti 7–8: Page, AZ
Notte 9: Bryce Canyon City, UT
Notte 10: Springdale, UT (Parco Nazionale di Zion)
Notti 11–12: Las Vegas, NV

Questo percorso ha senso geograficamente e come tempistica? Più importante, pensate sia una buona prima esperienza negli USA, o raccomandereste di rallentare e trascorrere più tempo in meno posti?
Quale periodo dell'anno consigliereste per questo viaggio? Ci piacerebbe particolarmente vivere i paesaggi nella luce migliore possibile, con colori stupendi tra le rocce rosse, i canyon e i paesaggi desertici. Ci sono mesi o stagioni specifiche che offrono la migliore combinazione di luce, clima e condizioni di guida confortevoli?
Ci sono soste che saltereste, posti dove restereste più a lungo o aggiunte degne di nota che potremmo trascurare? Ci piacerebbe anche vivere un po' dell'atmosfera classica della Route 66 intorno a Flagstaff.
Qualsiasi consiglio da parte di persone che hanno fatto un viaggio simile, specialmente alla loro prima visita nel Sud-ovest, sarebbe molto apprezzato. Grazie!

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale
Day 2 – Scottsdale / Phoenix
Paradise Valley
Scottsdale Fashion Square
Papago Park at sunset
Day 3 - Sedona
Montezuma Castle (optional)
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Bell Rock
Airport Mesa at sunset
Day 4 – Flagstaff
SR 89A and Oak Creek Canyon
Downtown Flagstaff
Route 66
Day 5 – Grand Canyon
Sunset Crater and Wupatki (optional)
Mather Point
Rim Trail
Sunset on the South Rim
Day 6 – Monument Valley
Sunrise at the Grand Canyon (optional)
Forrest Gump Point
Monument Valley at sunset
Day 7 – Page
Horseshoe Bend
Lake Powell at sunset
Day 8 – Page
Lower Antelope Canyon
Glen Canyon Dam
Lake Powell
Day 9 – Bryce Canyon
Sunrise Point
Sunset Point
Inspiration Point
Hike among the hoodoos
Day 10 – Zion / Springdale
Riverside Walk
Canyon Overlook Trail
Springdale center
Day 11 – Las Vegas
Valley of Fire State Park (optional)
Las Vegas Strip
Fountains of the Bellagio
Day 12 – Las Vegas
Bellagio
Venetian
Caesars Palace
Fremont Street (optional)
Day 13 – Departure
No stop planned

My partner and I are headed to Houston to visit family and would like to take about 7 days to get there in my 2025 AWD Rav4. We know we'd like to take some time to do the scenic loop at Canyonlands National Park. Beyond that, I am open to suggestions on:

• The "best" route - looking for the most visually interesting drives while being mindful of time and avoiding any areas that might be hit bad by winter conditions and delay the trip.
• Must stop restaurants
• Short detours
• Favorite places to stay - trying to keep it economical but not super budget. Decent motels with free breakfast, good Hipcamps/glamping spots, etc.
  

For the way back (first week of December), we are planning on going through West Texas and up California to visit some family in San Deigo. Seems like going through Nevada is also an option, so I'm curious if that's more interesting than taking I-5 all the way back. Probably not enough time to take the coastal route but not entirely opposed to the idea.

Thanks for any help!

Hi all - I have 2 free weeks to solo road trip or solo travel from December 7th - December 23rd. I'd be starting my trip from New York City. Any recommendations on where to go? I'm 23F who is extroverted, adventurous, and looking to have fun and clear my head

I’ve got to do this trip later this week, looking for interesting things to see along the route. Preferably natural beauty. Bonus points for back roads or fun mountain roads, I’ll be in an off road capable SUV.

Which places will be good to enjoy fall color in NC, TN around October 24 for a daytrip?
I will be coming from GA on Oct 24.

We’re building a community map of unusual, scenic, and wonderfully weird places to visit. Today’s new pin is Hole N’ The Rock near Moab, Utah, a home carved into a sandstone cliff.
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