Road Trip Planning Guide
Most of my favorite trips have been road trips, whether they were built around national parks, mountain towns, dog-friendly stops, or a single long scenic drive.
This hub is a good place to start if you want route ideas, practical planning notes, and posts that work well together as one trip.
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Colorado Summer Road Trip Map
A two-week Colorado summer road trip itinerary with mountain towns, camping ideas, scenic drives, and favorite outdoor stops across the state.
Washington State Summer Road Trip Map
Plan a Washington State summer road trip with scenic hikes, coastal stops, ferry-friendly detours, and a route that links Seattle to the state’s best landscapes.
Discovering Myself: A Solo Pacific Coast Highway California Road Trip
My solo Pacific Coast Highway road trip through California, with route ideas, favorite stops, and practical notes for planning the drive.
Oregon Summer Road Trip Map
My 7-day Oregon summer road trip route with a map — Portland and the Columbia Gorge, Bend, Crater Lake, and Cannon Beach, plus where I stayed each night.
Denver to Seattle Roadtrip: Best Stops and Sites to See
A scenic Denver to Seattle road trip route with favorite stops in Wyoming and Oregon, plus practical notes on what is worth the detour.
The Ultimate 10-Day Ireland Ring of Kerry Road Trip Itinerary
My 10-day road trip around Ireland: Dublin, Giant's Causeway, cycling Inis Mor, Cliffs of Moher at sunset, Killarney, Portmagee, and Skellig Michael.
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Essential Dog Road Trip Tips for Long Distances
Dog road trip tips for long-distance drives, including route planning, work-on-the-road logistics, safety precautions, and gear I actually use.
Car Camping in my MINI Cooper
How I sleep in my MINI Cooper Countryman while car camping: HEST foam mattresses, window covers, a rooftop cargo box, and safety tips for solo travelers.
Nowhere to go, but everywhere.
A reflective story about years of road tripping the American West in a MINI Cooper, and how those drives shaped the way I travel now.