Road Trips
Uncovering the Roots of Modern Finnish Design—Beyond Helsinki
A road trip through Finland’s bucolic countryside helps one writer forge a deeper understanding of the country's design movement.
By Arati Menon
A Family Road Trip Through the Wild Andes to Bolivia’s Salt Flats
For travelers who have the time to explore Bolivia by road, the Andean landscapes are worth it.
By Marianne Perez-Fransius
Road Tripping Through Virginia to Understand America's Complex Past
On a drive from Washington D.C to Richmond, poet and scholar Elizabeth Alexander listens to the stories that have shaped the country.
By Elizabeth Alexander
This Will Be the Busiest Fourth of July Travel Weekend Yet, According to AAA
Pack your patience—some 50.7 million Americans are due to hit the road this weekend.
By Rachel Chang
The Best Podcasts to Fill Road Trips and Long Flights
With so many podcasts out there, it can be hard to choose which to download ahead of a long trip—here are our top picks.
By Ashlea Halpern and CNT Editors
A Modern Wine Region Emerges Amid Turkey’s Ancient Ruins
Hop between coastal villages and organic vineyards—and unwind in thermal baths that date back to 2,000 B.C.
By Shana Clarke
A Nostalgia Trip Along US-41, the South’s Route 66
Built in 1915, the original road trip route from Chicago to Miami is still dotted with motels and attractions.
By Caroline Eubanks
A Celebration of Roadside Americana
The storied diners, ghost towns, art installations, and trading posts worth driving across the country for.
By CNT Editors
An Ode to Buc-ee's, the Greatest Gas Station on Earth
No road trip through the South is complete without a stop at Buc-ee's.
By Ashlea Halpern
A List of Historic, Weird, and Totally Fascinating Places to Stop on a Road Trip Across the US
Dream up your own cross-country drive.
By CNT Editors
The Best Airbnbs on Route 66
Get your kicks at a “living gallery” in Tulsa, a rambling hacienda in Santa Fe, and other memorable stops along the way.
By Ashlea Halpern
The New Business Traveler: On a Sourcing Trip to Portugal, Designer Carolina K. Goes With the Flow
We take a look at how interesting people with fascinating jobs are traveling for work right now.
By Megan Spurrell
The Best Leak-Proof Travel Mugs for Taking Hot (and Cold) Drinks on the Go
A bevy of beverage holders that keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold.
By Kristi Kellogg and Meaghan Kenny
For Black Travelers, Shoebox Lunches Are a Reminder of Resilience in the Green Book Era
African American businesses across the country are keeping the tradition alive by offering their own shoebox lunches.
By Jaha Nailah Avery
How I Pulled Off an Affordable, Dog-Friendly Road Trip to Three National Parks Using Hotel Points
The two-week road trip took us to four states—with free hotel stays throughout.
By Carly Helfand
Bryce Canyon National Park: A Guide to the Best Hiking, Stargazing, and Lodging
Plus, hoodoo-filled vistas you won't want to miss.
By Maya Silver
Making Memories on a Wintry Jaunt Through Quebec's Countryside
History lessons, snowy hikes, and sugar shack stops populate a road trip through Canada's only French-speaking province.
By Rivka Galchen
On a Road Trip Through Portugal, Discovering a Reverence for the Past—And an Embrace of the Present
While researching the country's creative traditions, an author meets the women in hospitality and design who are reinterpreting their heritage.
By Christine Chitnis
On Location: ‘Bones and All’ Is the Next Great American Road Movie
Lifting the curtain on some of the season's most exciting new releases.
By Charlie Hobbs
A Road Trip Along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast, Home to Vineyards, Oyster Farms, and Sleepy Island Detours
Thanks to a new bridge, the drive between Dubrovnik and Split is now a bonafide road trip for seafood and wine lovers.
By Julia Eskins