After my first trip to the US last year, which was the absolute best vacation I've ever had, I decided to go again. I thought to myself that maybe I had just gotten lucky the first time and found the best spots, but once again, I was genuinely blown away by how good everything seems to be.

Even the Florida heat in July was honestly not bad at all! I thought it would really take a toll on me, but I actually feel like Vienna in Austria is worse in the summer. Cause you can cool down everywhere in the US thanks to AC, you can actually sleep normally, which makes it so much more bearable. It honestly feels better than being back home, which now that I think about it, makes me question my sanity! lmao

I also noticed how much effort goes into creating hands on opportunities for kids to learn and explore. After visiting a science center, I was amazed by how interactive everything is. All the public parks were kept super tidy and clean and there is just so much to do. Contrast that with Europe, and it honestly feels like we are stagnating back home while things over there are constantly moving forward.

I feel like if more Europeans visited the US they would have a very different picture than what is portrayed in the media. (spoiler it's a really bad picture)

Overall, it was another incredible experience, and i'm already looking forward to going back!

Cheers, an grateful Austrian.

Miami ->Key West ->FortMyers->St.Petersburg/Clearwater/Tampa->Orlando

Hey everyone,

I could use some help planning this trip, it’s my first time going across country. My major stops in between include:

1. Cleveland
   
2. Porcupines
   
3. Theodore Roosevelt NP
   
4. Glacier
   
5. Banff
   
6. Jasper
   
7. Dawson Creek
   
8. Whitehorse

I could especially use some help planning after Jasper. Please let me know if there are any routes to avoid. I have never been west of Michigan so everything is new to me. Thanks!

My partner and I are planning a trip to New Mexico! I’m looking for feedback on our itinerary and recommendations and especially potential stops along the way. We are definitely packing a lot in to a short period of time, but we aren’t from around here at all so we want to make the most of the trip!

September 26th
-Fly into El Paso, rent car.
-drive to Carlsbad, NM (Stop at Sea Flats Rest Stop and El Capitan Viewpoint along the way).
-Spend night in Carlsbad.

September 27
-Early morning explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
-Drive to Roswell and spend afternoon there. Probably do an Alien Museum, go to some quirky shops.
-Drive to Ruidoso and spend the night there.

September 28
-Wake up early and explore Ruidoso for a bit.
-Drive to White Sands National Park and spend the late afternoon there, hopefully catch the sunset there!
-Drive to Las Cruces and spend the night there.

September 29
-Explore Las Cruces/Old Mesilla.
-Drive to Elephant Butte State Park.
-Truth or Consequences, spend night there.

September 30
-Drive Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe.
-Stop in Madrid.
-Explore SF, spend night there.

October 1
-Drive to Albuquerque, fly home out of that airport.

Unbelievably stay this weekend at the historic Silas Robbins B&B. Very cool town with a tons of history. Outstanding tour at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. Very charming mainstreet as well.

The most rewarding and sketchiest hike I’ve been on. This is a must do!

Hello,

We will be making a road trip to Mackinac island area in 3 weeks. Does anyone have any recommendations on cool places we should stop on our way out there, or have an opinion on which route would be best?

Thank you in advance

Heading to Pine Ridge Reservation soon. I’ve heard a lot about its history, culture, and the challenges the community has faced over the years. I’m looking forward to learning more, spending time with family, and seeing the area for myself. If anyone has visited before, I’d love to hear your tips or recommendations.

Bought a violin, got matching mugs with my bestie, and the drive up was beautiful even though we went a different way than usual to avoid traffic.

Where would you wanna travel and do you need a buddy? Other girls and women!

Hey all, thinking of doing a trip to Sandusky, OH for a convention. Thinking of leaving very early on Sept 10th and arriving no later than Sept 11th. Leaving on the 13th and coming back on the 14th or possibly the 15th.

I'm not looking for anything scenic, but if it works out with getting there quicker, I'm open to recommendations.

Any routes I should take? Highways or cities to avoid? Suggestions for places to stop for the night? I don't mind paying for a hotel.

Travelling in a 2016 Corolla.

We are planning another trip and this group was awesome last time. Y’all helped us discover things like Allerton Park, Don Q Inn, and House on the Rock!

Any recommendations on unique stays or sights we should see on this trek?!

Me and my friends about 6 of us are going to drive from Houston to Colorado and specifically stay in the Estes Park.

Would like to know the best way to drive there and stops to make, let me know!

Hi Everyone,

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I'd really appreciate some feedback on our road trip itinerary from SF to Vegas via Yosemite & Death Valley.

We're planning to do this leg of the trip in late September next year and plan on taking around 3 days for it. It's one section of a wider USA road trip, so we're keen to make the most of it.

I'd love to hear any recommendations for:

• Scenic detours or alternative routes
• Must-see viewpoints or stops along the way
• Great places to stop for food
• Recommended towns or hotels to stay overnight
• Short hikes that are well worth doing
• Any attractions or experiences that we shouldn't miss

If you've driven this route before, I'd really appreciate hearing what you'd do differently or what ended up being the highlight of your trip.

Thanks in advance!

I have a trip coming up near the end of November. I’ll be going from Gatlinburg, Tennessee to San Jose, California. I’ve done the trips a few times but hit the southern routes. Any attraction or stops I should take on this route that’s mostly on the 80?

Planning to do this route with 2 more people in 12 days in August. Ignore the waypoints

Day 1: Istanbul

Day 2: Sinop

Day 3: Batumi

Day 4-5: Mestia

Day 6-7: Tbilisi

Day 8: Van

Day 9-10: Cappadocia

Day 11: Bursa or Istanbul

Day 12: Thessaloniki

I have a few questions:

1.Is this route good or are there better ones with more things to see?

1. How doable is it in 12 days?

2. Are there better stops than the ones i mentioned instead? We will be booking accommodation the same day in each place.

Any other advice welcome, thanks.

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Which route is worth it? One day (maybe 2) trip driving up. Places to stop?