11 Small Town Stays to Inspire Your Next California Road Trip Hit the open road, escape city life and settle into a scenic small town, where it’s easy to unwind and fall in love with California’s laid-back charm. Get a taste… Melissa Curtin , April 26, 2025
This road trip license plate game has taught my kids the 50 states, their capitals and U.S. geography A few years ago, I bought my kids (now ages 5 and 8) a Melissa & Doug Flip to Win Travel License Plate Game for kids (pictured below). Since they… Johnny Jet , October 2, 2024
2024 leaf-peeping: This fall foliage map helps travelers plan their autumn road trips I grew up in Southern Connecticut and without a doubt, the prettiest time of the year there is autumn. The reds, oranges and yellows of the trees in peak leaf-peeping… Johnny Jet , September 23, 2024
Fascinating: Here’s how to decode U.S. highway numbers if your battery or GPS dies on your next road trip It’s amazing the stuff you can find on the internet and I just came across something I wished I’d found a long time ago. And apparently I’m not the only… Johnny Jet , August 16, 2024
Avoid the traffic nightmare: Best and worst times to travel by car for Independence Day road trips There is no doubt Americans are on the move this Fourth of July holiday. In fact, TSA officers screened 2,921,490 people at airport checkpoints nationwide yesterday, June 27. 2.9 million… Johnny Jet , June 28, 2024
Best credit card rewards for road trips The best credit card rewards for road trips can amp up your travels and help you earn more rewards for future travel, based on your spending. Josh Patoka , May 20, 2024
(Expired) Drive Away with the My GM Rewards Card Review: A Road Trip Companion The My GM Rewards Card earns up to 7x points on purchases, comes with several perks including annual statement credits, and an exciting bonus offer to earn. Josh Patoka , October 11, 2023
(Expired) The GM Business Card: Perfect for Business Road Trips Work vehicles are a hefty business expense. The GM Business Card can help maximize your business trips and ongoing car maintenance. Josh Patoka , October 4, 2023
California Road Trip: Los Angeles to San Francisco and Must-Visit Stops Along the Way One of the best things about California is that the opportunities for epic road trips are endless. There’s something for everyone in California, from the surf and sand to the… Johnny Jet , May 17, 2023
A New England Road Trip From New York to Connecticut and Rhode Island This article was written and produced in partnership with Allianz Global Assistance. Living in Southern California, there are so many incredible road trip opportunities. In every direction, there are amazing… Johnny Jet , October 13, 2022
Summer 2022 Road Trip Tips This article was written and produced in partnership with Allianz Global Assistance. All opinions expressed within are my own. This post contains references to products from one or more of… Johnny Jet , June 28, 2022
Road Trip Tips: How To Not Have Your Road Trip Ruined This travel tip is something most people who live in large cities know but it’s a good reminder for everyone. Last night, I read an article about how Nathan Apodaca,… Johnny Jet , June 13, 2022
5 Family-Friendly California Road Trip Ideas From Los Angeles This article was written and produced in partnership with Visit California. All opinions expressed within are my own. There are many reasons to love California (the friendly people, the weather,… Johnny Jet , November 8, 2021
Two Great Things to Keep in the Car for a Road Trip This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our… Johnny Jet , October 12, 2021
How to Prevent Road Trip Theft I’ve written about this before but it’s time for a refresher because people are traveling again and if this happens to you, it twill ruin your vacation. My buddy and… Johnny Jet , June 7, 2021
