Autumn colour in Massachusetts.

Why leaf-peeping is not just for old people

Discover the appeal of leaf peeping and why chasing autumnal colors is an essential, rewarding travel experience for all ages. What is leaf-peeping? Up until I actually tried it, I’d treated the concept of “leaf-peeping” with utter contempt. For the uninitiated, the general concept works…
Some random observations about driving in the US

Some random observations about driving in the US

Random, yet helpful, observations about driving in the US. Essential advice and insights for tourists planning a road trip across America. The following random thoughts were ones that sprung to mind as I drove from Boston to Chicago. They’re not entirely based on this trip…
At the top of Los Caracoles, Chile.

Driving into the Andes from Santiago, Chile

From the Chilean capital Santiago, it’s an enjoyable drive through the Aconcagua Valley towards the dreaded Los Caracoles. Driving through the Maipo Valley from Santiago You don’t have to drive too far out of Santiago for the landscape to start getting hillier. The south-eastern route,…
Mississippi numberplate.

How to play the US state numberplate game

What is the US state numberplate game? The US state numberplate game is one of the silliest staples of any good American road trip. The premise is very simple – you have to see a car numberplate from as many US states as possible. However,…
The view from the Humphrey Peak Lookout on the US-180W in Arizona.

The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon

The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon is via the US-180W, not the I-40W via Williams. It might take a few minutes longer, but the San Francisco Peaks scenery makes up for it. Using Flagstaff as a gateway to the Grand Canyon The…