Road Trips
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Sure, it's brutal on the highway and mechanically unreliable, but that only adds to the sense of adventure, right?
Guide apps and GPS tools can be vital for off-grid adventures. But relying on them too heavily means we miss out on hidden gems that aren't online.
Want to go off-road? Here are options at $10K, $20K, and $30K.
Andrew Taylor is a 30-year-old mountain biker who has spent the last two years on the road. This is the rig that made it possible.
We hooked up our Airstream with new solar panels and batteries and haven't looked back
Up your #vanlife game with these apps that help you find camping spots, compare gas prices, and avoid city traffic
Big-box parking lots are an easy stopgap, but there's so much public land waiting for those willing to look a little
The two-person pod is a departure from the brand's traditional aluminum design
From layers to shades, here’s what to take with you to prepare for rain or shine
New Zealand’s camping options notoriously abound which made it the perfect destination for Vanlifer and photographer Louis Charles Pilon.
In these days of constant work and connection, taking time to do nothing is one of the most difficult agenda items. But it’s more important than ever.
The Seeking Nirvana series is back with this year's installment Road To Nowhere. This season, skiers Riley Leboe, Mike Henituk, Joe Schuster, Matt Margetts are on a road trip for ski and swell through Vancouver Island.
In the face of unexpected pitfalls, you learn that it’s not about the problems you encounter—it’s how you deal with them
The shell of this Ducati was lovingly hammered from three sheets of raw aluminum and then melded with mahogany veneer panels.
Up North from filmmaker Julian Voltmann is a travel film of a road trip he took to the Atlantic Road. The many fjords and national parks make this drive particularly exceptional.
From Salomon TV, Route 66 follows Max King as he explores a not-so-forgotten American roadway.
Filmmaker Ben Walton is traveling around Australia in a bus which he and some friends have outfitted for an endless road trip.
This spring, writer and filmmaker Brendan Leonard embarked on a classic western road trip with his girlfriend in the new, all-electric Tesla Model X.
Electric cars are the future for commuters, but can they go the extra mile on a road trip?
Do yourself a favor: book shorter legs and stop in unexpected spots. You might be surprised at all the little treasures you find.
Seth Dunlap is a videographer based out of Orlando Florida, but for this film Wild Imagination he traded in his flip flops for a flannel and headed for Colorado.
We sent our correspondent deep undercover to explore the latest summer craze: camps tailored just for adults. Boozy slip-and-slide? Check. Excessive kickball celebrations? You betcha. It's all detailed in his letters from a nostalgic bacchanal.
The Luci Lux is an affordable, solar-powered lantern fitting for wherever you go
Storytravelers loaded up their little yellow bus named Mango and set their sites on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, The Great Ocean Road.
An expedition ready teardrop for less than $10,000.
Everyone in the family can get a piece of the action on these summer floats
Three prominent van dwellers share their favorite spots to set up camp
From the mundane (check the water in your batteries) to the brash (sell your home)
Hitting the road for more than a few days? Here's what should go in your trunk.
Travel sandals have to be comfortable, but taking care of your feet needn’t mean sacrificing style. These strappy new kicks look and feel great.
One man’s quest to avoid bad coffee and dirty bathrooms
Who needs room service and fancy bedding when you can rent your own mobile suite, complete with kitchenette and two full-size beds for the same price? Our writer spent several nights drifting off to the serenades of alpine streams from the cabin of his rented VW.
How to pack a year’s worth of clothes and gear into a space the size of a carry-on
Move from a 1,800-square-foot house to a 200-square-foot trailer and you're forced to confront how much of your sedentary life is extraneous
When Adam Kuhn and Scott Nelson took off from their homeland of Kentucky, they set their sights on Alaska.
Filmmaker Tolli Myers and his father fixed up a 1966 Series 2a Land Rover and put it through the ringer on a road trip through Scotland.
The short days and snowy roads of winter shouldn't stop you from a classic tour
Or, in other words, an exercise in decluttering and organization necessitated by a 200-square-foot living space
Salvaging adventure—and the New Year—in the Airstream
Nomadic life isn’t hard, but it takes some getting used to. These pointers will make it easier.
The cold and snow shouldn't keep you from exploring. Hit the road with this essential winter road-trip gear.
Finding possibility and gratitude in the grim days and in-between experiences
'Road 2 ϳԹ' highlights Joe and Kaity who have been traveling Australia in their adventure bus.
A tiny home you can tow around with your truck
This, folks, is how to customize a motorcycle
On a 4 week long journey, filmmaker Dave Dworkind assembled Western Canada.
Beyond the Offseason, takes us into the unlikely duo of pro baseball player Daniel Norris and adventure photographer Ben Moon.
Daniel Norris is one of the most interesting players in baseball. When he's not striking out major league hitters, he's on the road in his van, Shaggy.
For those looking for a taste of the action, VanYou is expanding access to #VanLife. They've got a fleet of adventure ready van available for rent in Spain.
How to power your life and work from the backcountry
Filmmakers, Alexander Brown and Mascha Blome, took off to circumnavigate the Southern Alps in New Zealand.
On a mission to expose his family to some of the most beautiful places is the world, he took to New Zealand in a classic VW Camper.
Increase your MPG (meals per gallon) this summer with these rules for finding the best road food.
Pro mountain bikers Macky Franklin and Syd Schulz are proving that living on the road full time doesn’t have to cost a fortune
Things to keep you employed when you're working from the road
Trail runner, life-balance pro, and car-camping dad Luke Nelson shows us how it's done
All you need is some crowd-ditching, trail- and river-running, wonder-inducing intel
For less than a thousand dollars, Jess Daddio and Adam Ritterthey upgraded their 2008 Ford Econoline
In 2015, filmmaker Dan Sadgrove set off on a 5,000-mile road trip from California to Louisiana and back
Chasing singletrack, giant fish, and surrender in a matchup to find the finest route across Arizona
Ashley and Richard Giordano quit their jobs, sold their belongings, rented their condo, and hit the road in a Toyota pickup
The best of the season—don't get caught on an impromptu escape without them
Filmmaker Oleg Zayanov traveled across Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, taking in the colossal landscapes iconic of the region.
Over the past eleven years, Cyrus Sutton has become a pro #vanlife dweller and hacker.
Do you need these items to make a road trip happen? Nah. But you'll be glad you brought them.
The secret to surviving a weeklong family vacation along the Pacific Coast? Rent a tricked-out minivan
"Geologically speaking, a human life is only ten seconds long."
This couple bought a bus and converted it into an adventure vehicle.
In this dual sport motorcycle trip, travel from Las Vegas, Nevada, to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Our ongoing Weekly Escape series transports you from your desk to an incredible place in two minutes or less. This week, hit the road in a Volkswagon.
When Samantha Hoy accepted a freelance gig that allowed her to work remotely, she didn't become a regular at the local coffee shop, take up residence in a co-working space, or operate from the comfort of home (and risk cabin fever) like remote workers tend to do.
Tips for designing a functional, comfortable camper—without spending all your savings