life is a highway

From road 66 to the ring road of Iceland, road trips allow you to discover your destination at your own pace

articles about road tripping

THE STORY BEHIND OUR 4TH OF JULY TRIP TO DELAWARE

Every time someone asked where I was going on vacation this summer and I answered excitedly "Delaware", I got weird stares and lots of questions: Why Delaware? What is there to do in Delaware? Isn't that a long drive from Quebec? Why don't you go to Maine instead? Apparently, visiting a state that people don't usually visit confuses a lot of people and our trip actually has a pretty interesting back story, so here it is!

MY EXPERIENCE DRIVING AROUND THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST WITH ESCAPE CAMPERVANS

It's no secret, road trips are one of my favorite ways to travel. It allows you to see so much more of a destination than just taking a train or a plane. You get to stop wherever you want and for as long as you want and make your journey, the destination. Although I have taken multiple road trips with my little blue Nissan Versa, Dory, I decided to leave her at home this time and get the full road trip experience, even sleeping in the car. True I've slept in Dory before, but I don't think that would be comfortable for a long trip. Instead, my friend and I opted for a rental, and not any rental. A camper van from Escape Campervans.

road trip itineraries

WHERE TO STOP ON A ROAD TRIP THROUGH NORTH AMERICA

Last year, I lived in Comox, British Columbia. I spent the whole year working, traveling and having the time of my life. Unfortunately, when June came around, my contract also came to an end and it was time for me to say goodbye and go back home to Quebec City. Goodbyes are always hard, but nothing helps more than a new trip to take your mind off the old one. So instead of driving straight to Quebec, I took the long way home and brought a friend along. And that is how our 26 days of driving through North America started. It was a trip full of ups and down, but we saw the most beautiful places where you should definitely stop on a road trip through North America.

THE 7 THINGS NOT TO MISS ON A ROAD TRIP TO THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST

North America has a lot to offer to travelers, especially the ones who enjoy nature. I consider myself lucky to have explored it from coast to coast, but there is still so much to see. One of the regions I had not visited yet was the American Southwest, home to canyons, deserts, cacti and so much more. In September of 2019, one of my friends and I set off out of Las Vegas on a two-week road trip through the red rocks and arches, going from National Park to National Park. Here are some of the places I think everyone travelling through the area should visit.

THE ULTIMATE CALIFORNIA ROAD TRIP

I had an amazing time driving all-around California. Just so you know, I think California is being unfair. It has everything! The beautiful white sand beaches, the mountains with enough snow for winter sports, the incredible landscapes, the desert full of adventures and things to discover, the delicious wine, the theme parks, the huge trees... Who thinks California should leave some for the other states raise your hand! ​

tips for long road trips

ACTIVITIES TO DO ON A ROAD TRIP

Road trips are so much fun, but they can also be a bit boring after you have been driving for hours. I am leaving in a week for the biggest road trip of my life and I am a kid at heart so I love games and challenges. Of course, I have prepared some activities for us that I thought I would share with you. Pinterest was a big help in finding ideas and some are from games we used to play in the car when I was a kid. I hope you have lots of fun in you travels.

WHY NOT PLANNING YOUR ROAD TRIP COULD BE FOR THE BEST

I am usually the over-planning, 23 lists writing, packing and repacking, researching for hours, booking five months in advance kind of person when it comes to traveling. I don’t want to miss anything and try to make the most of every moment while on vacation, but after traveling for a whole year, the whole process feels a lot more natural and a bit less once-in-a-lifetime to me. If you are going to be traveling every other weekend, you can’t be spending all of your time preparing your two-day trip. So when came the time to plan our return trip to Quebec City, my friend and I decided we were going to try the no-planning strategy.