My partner and I went on a 12-month road trip after a year of dating. It was the best thing we could've done.

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Sara Sturek

We skipped our annual Christmas celebrations with extended family and went on vacation instead — just the 4 of us

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Author Margie Pumpa and husband smiling with colorful cups in caravan
I'm fortunate to come from a close family that values large Christmas gatherings; however, our travel plans meant last year's festivities looked a little different.

Margie Pumpa

Every year, I drive across the country to live with my mother-in-law for a few months. It's become my favorite tradition.

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Author Mar Yvette smiling with mother in law
Being able to spend a few months with my mother-in-law every year has been a gift, especially since she lives quite far away from me and my husband.

Mar Yvette

We drove cross-country, and these were the 16 coolest places we stopped along the way, plus 3 spots we'd skip next time

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A man, woman, and a dog in a car.
We drove a total of 6,036 miles cross-country from New York to my hometown of San Diego and back during the pandemic

Michelle Gross

My family goes on a 12-hour road trip every year. These 13 snacks from Trader Joe's get us through the ride.

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A display of three flavors of Chomps at Trader Joe's.
As a mom of three, I think Chomps are one of the best Trader Joe's snacks for a long trip.

Nicole Prince

Must-visit road trip food stops in every state

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Royals Hot Chicken
Royals Hot Chicken.

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My family of 5 took an RV trip in New Zealand for a week. We saved money on groceries and free campsites and splurged on sightseeing.

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The author and her family in Queenstown standing on a balcony overlooking a body of water.
The author and her family spent over a week in New Zealand traveling in an RV.

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I spent 10 days solo road-tripping through Utah and Arizona. It was gorgeous, but I wish I'd known a few things before I left.

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road stretching between mountain peaks and trees
I've always wanted to take a solo road trip, and I made it happen this summer.

Eibhlis Gale-Coleman

I took a 6-day road trip with 4 teenagers. We spent over $5,000, and I learned to feed everyone before they were hungry.

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The author took her three kids and one boyfriend on a family road trip.

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A millennial who visited all 50 states by age 31 shares her favorite and least favorite — and tips for your own US trips

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Melissa and Ben Dewalt pose in front of
Melissa Dewalt, 31, with her husband Ben, 32, pose in front of her 47th — and favorite — state, Alaska.

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