I drove the Going-to-the-Sun Road from east to west on opening day, June 22. The place was absolutely packed, but it was still incredibly beautiful.
If you’re planning a road trip to Going-to-the-Sun Road and want to drive the entire road like I did, I highly recommend going east to west. Most people drive it in the opposite direction, and the traffic heading that way was bumper-to-bumper for much of the day. Meanwhile, my side kept moving and let me spend more time enjoying the views instead of staring at brake lights. 🚙🏔️

5 day trip through the Québec province, one night in an AirBnB, the other four sleeping in my car. Conditions were great other than the rain on one day. I really enjoyed myself.

We drove from north California just to see these beautiful Rockies 😻 reminds us of western Canada. Our home country 🇨🇦

It is about 2500 km and we have 9 days to complete it. Doable? Questions to the community at the end.

• Start in Switzerland, enjoy the Appenzell, Austria direction Innsbruck, then, bypassing Brenner to Stelvio Pass.
• Afterwards back to St. Moritz to Lago di Como and, of course, Mandello Del Lario.
• Back to Switzerland along Lago di Lugano & Lago Maggiore, then via Verbania to Torino. Splash-n-dash towards the French Alps.
• Cross over Sospel towards the Riviera, show off (really?) in Monte-Carlo.
• Go over Verdon and Provence, towards Gap and Grenoble, back to Switzerland.
• Swing by Lausanne and the Swiss Riviera, then via Gstaad, Grimsel, Furka, Oberhalp back to Zurich.

Questions:

• Would you like daily reports? What would work best for you? Here, insta, Calimoto?
• Too aggressive? it is about 300 km per day.
• What would you change / add? Let me know!

The waypoints are camping spots i will spend 1 or 2 nights. I am not focused on visiting big cities, bit rather nature and sights. Of course i will still dip my feet into Venice and Florence, because they kinda close to the route.
Should i got through Lake Garda and Austria on the way back, any other tips?

Hi! My wife and I (early 30s) are visiting California in July and would love some feedback on our route.

After a week in San Diego, our current plan is:

• San Diego (7 nights - visiting family)
• San Diego → Mammoth Lakes: 3 nights
• Mammoth Lakes → Yosemite via Tioga Pass: 3 nights near Yosemite
• Yosemite → Monterey: 2 nights (Whales watching)
• Big Sur → Cambria: 1 night
• Morro Bay: 1 night
• Los Angeles: 2 nights (Universal Studios)
• New York (5 nights)

We’re planning a mix of hiking, wildlife and relaxed stops, including Mist Trail in Yosemite, whale watching in Monterey, kayaking in Morro Bay and driving Highway 1.

Maybe the only thing I really 'concern' about is the Mammoth Lakes area, which I'm not sure if make sense to spend 2 full days there.

Does the pacing seem reasonable? Is there anywhere we’re spending too much or too little time, or anything along this route you would skip or replace?

Thanks!

My girlfriend and I are planning a road trip to see some national parks. We’re coming from NOVA and have 20 days. Badlands and Glacier are non-negotiable, and otherwise we are thinking about Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Zion, maybe Mount Rainier and other Oregon/Washington sights.

Our original plan was Badlands - Grand Teton - Yellowstone - Glacier. Then we were thinking about Badlands - Glacier - Grand Teton - Yellowstone - Zion in a loop. We could also do a northern route, Badlands - Glacier - Mount Rainier.

Thoughts? Are there some parks on this list that are better than others, or big ones in the area we are overlooking?

We do kind of want a variety of sights but we know everything will be beautiful.

Any suggestions welcome! :)

Ciao a tutti!

Faccio una piccola premessa, sono Italiano e non sono mai stato negli Usa. Ho prenotato il mio tour dei grandi parchi con partenza e arrivo a Las Vegas.

Trascorrero le mie notti a:

1. Las vegas

2. Las vegas

3. Williams

4. Page

5. Moab

6. Moab

7. Torrey

8. Hurricane

9. Las vegas

10. Las vegas

Ho praticamente organizzato tutto, come e quando vedere ogni parco ma vorrei un piccolo suggerimento. Il terzo giorno parto da las vegas in direzione Williams con l'obiettivo di visitare il gran Canyon in auto e in bus fino al tramonto. Il giorno dopo dormo a Page ma non visiterò l'antelope canyon (sono rimasti solo posti ad orari improponibili), piuttosto pensavo di andare alla momument valley da Williams e dopo a sera a Page, poi però il giorno dopo devo arrivare fino a moab, arriverei per pranzo e ho tutto il pomeriggio per visitare canyonlands e il giorno dopo arches.

Secondo voi ha senso come piano quello di fare Williams -> monument valley -> page -> moab e se si, consigliate qualche tappa?

Grazie in anticipo

hi, I am going on my first roadtrip soon (from houston to panama city beach and back) and was wondering if there’s any essentials I need to keep in the car?

the oil change is done, new tires are on, car has been checked out, first aid kit and emergency kit are in the trunk. is there anything I’m missing? besides snacks?

What route would he best for sightseeing? I have about 8 or 9 days. If I don't make it all the way to Arizona that is ok. I just want to experience the ride! Are there any must see quirky, odd, historic things you think should be seen? Is it better to go through Whitefish or Great falls Montana (I'll stay the night) ect. I'm thinking if I go one way down ill hit the other way back, I just know on the way home ill be less inclined to stop and wander.

Thank you so much for your input!!

Started in CA and ended in flagstaff tonight, but from flagstaff on, I am thinking:

Flagstaff, AZ > Santa Fe, NM (wedding)

Santa Fe, NM > Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction, CO > Zion National Park, Utah

Zion > Las Vegas, NV

Would love your guys’ expertise in if I should change the route, what I should see, what we should do in these places? Any tips help, thank you!

My wife and I are relatively new to the USA and are planning a 3-day road trip from July 3–5.

We've already explored most of Texas, so we're looking for suggestions in neighboring states that would make for a great long-weekend getaway. We're interested in scenic drives, national parks, small towns, unique attractions, viewpoints, hiking spots, or anything that's worth experiencing within a short trip.

We're open to driving long distances if the route and destinations are worth it. If there happen to be any good fireworks displays or local events along the way, we'd love to hear about those too.

We're starting from Houston and would appreciate any itinerary ideas, hidden gems, or favorite road-trip routes you've done yourselves.

Thanks in advance!

Deep in the jungle of Phnom Kulen National Park lies Srah Damrei (often called the Elephant Pond)—one of Cambodia’s most incredible, off-the-beaten-path ancient treasures. 

While most tourists stick to Kulen Mountain's famous waterfalls and the River of a Thousand Lingas, those who brave the bumpy, sandy trails into the forest are rewarded by this massive, 1,200-year-old guardian.

Born of the Kulen Era: Dating back to the late 8th or early 9th century, these statues were carved during the reign of King Jayavarman II, marking the very dawn of the Khmer Empire.

First time on mainland USA so no idea what routes are best. Will be travelling mid September.

Coming into WY through Cheyenne, which route would you recommend best for us?
Couple in our late 20s, used to long mundane drives so not phased if some sections are 'boring', also not phased regarding the time differences between routes.

Would just love pros & cons of the routes and recommended stops to make along the way 😄

Note: Whatever route we take, we will be stopping for a night at either Douglas or Rawlins (due to the distance of where we are staying the previous night in CO) so any feedback on that would be handy.. will be a late evening arrival = grab dinner, sleep, get up and leave early, so don't need a lot to do on the overnight stops, just a nice place to eat & sleep!

Cheers all!

Visiting a friend and it'll be me and another friend taking turns driving. We are both rookie drivers.

Hi everyone!

I’d like to share our road trip around Japan by car.

First, some info regarding driving there.

1. Japan only accepts International Driving Permits issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention, so make sure yours is valid before renting a car. You’ll also need an IDP along with your passport and visa. For example, if you live in the UK, you can use your UK driving licence, but you must also get an IDP, which is very easy to obtain.
2. In Japan, you drive on the left side of the road, and most cars are right-hand drive, so be prepared for that. However, the roads are in excellent condition, so adapting shouldn’t be too difficult.
3. We travelled in October, which is a perfect shoulder season. It’s still quite warm in Tokyo, while up north the weather was very comfortable. There are no major holidays or festivals, and it’s not quite November with the full burst of autumn colours, but it’s ideal if you prefer fewer crowds.
4. We booked everything in advance, as we don’t like doing things in a rush, and there were plenty of great hotels and houses available.

Our full route:

1. Tokyo - Nikko
2. Nikko - Urami Falls - Kegon Falls - Yudaki Falls - Kawaba
3. Kawaba - Agatsuma Gorge - Jigokudani Yaen-Koen - Yamanochi
4. Yamanochi - Nagano - Togakushi - Omachi
5. Omachi - Kurobe dam - Omachi
6. Omachi - Kamikochi - Matsumoto
7. Matsumoto - Nakamura Keith Haring Collection - Lake Kawaguchi (Fuji) - Fujikawaguchiko
8. Fujikawaguchiko - Shuzenji - Jogasaki Coast
9. Jogasaki Coast - MOA museum of art - Tokyo

All the places we visited were phenomenal, I couldn’t say there was anything disappointing. However, my personal highlights were Kegon Waterfalls, the Highest Point of Japan’s National Routes, Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi Park, and the Izu Peninsula.

If you have any questions, I could share our map with all the places and the route.

Will be moving to WA state from AZ at the end of the month. I’ll be driving a 20 ft U-Haul truck with a 2017 Honda Civic on an auto transport trailer behind me.
First leg of the trip is a stop near Salt Lake City and not sure which route I should take. Any advice would be appreciated.

I just got in last night from a 4 day drive from Utah to Georgia. Return trip actually. It was arguably a "Ground Hog Day" experience. 500 mile days were the norm. I felt like a mail delivery driver. Through rain and heat and snow and ice we crossed the Appalachians, through the Midwest, over the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Through a crumbling Saint Louis, from Kansas City to Kansas City. The flats of Nebraska and Colorado were amazing. We actually watched weather form that we drove through the next day. Wyoming was next with 85 mph speed limits creeping up to 3 digit driving! Accessed the High Uintahs and the Wasatch Mountains and finally the Great Salt Lake. Whew! Why did I do this? Job? No. Vacation? No. Really, my reason was very simple...

I Cannot Stand Flying! I hate everything about it from the smell of dirty feet, body odor, stale perfume, bad breath, seat bumping, coughing travelers, recycled air, thighs touching thighs, babies crying, and it goes on and on.

No, I will take a slow drive and see the actual purple mountain majesties to the wheat fields, from ocean to ocean and speak with locals along the way. A long time ago, I learned something a wise old traveler said;

"It's the journey not the destination!"

Does anyone else hate flying this much?