General Travel

A variety of advice and experiences from our travels

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Is RV Camping Cheaper Than a Hotel?

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Is RV Camping cheaper than a hotel? We take a look at the numbers of four road tips we took and examine which road trip style is cheaper.

School Travel with EF Tours

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All about our experience chaperoning and leading school trips with EF Tours, including what to expect as a group leader, chaperone or parent.

Traveling with a Gun in the US

Traveling With a Firearm in the US

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The ins and outs of traveling with a firearm in the US, including how to find the best way to legally travel with a firearm on a road trip.

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Buc-ee’s: an Incredible Roadside Oasis

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Whether you are looking for gas, food or a bathroom, Buc-ee’s has it all, plus some fantastic shopping! Find out why Buc-ee’s is the ultimate road trip stop.

How to Deal with a Travel Emergency

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How do you deal with a travel emergency? What do you do when services are disrupted? Check out our recommendations for a travel emergency kit.

Getting Around in National Parks

Getting Around in National Parks

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Our country’s National Park System is as diverse as the country itself with 419 very different units scattered across thousands of miles. In each of these locations, the Park Service … Read more

Preparing for a Winter Road Trip

Preparing for a Winter Road Trip

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When you are a teacher or have school-aged children, you can’t pick and choose when you have vacations. One of our major breaks is the two weeks we get off … Read more