Category: Road Trips

Road Trip Travel Adventure Articles by Calculated Traveller.

Cruising down the highway with nothing but miles ahead of you may be the ultimate way to see the country. Road trips — both near and far — are a great way to explore small towns and get up close and personal with your surroundings.

Road trips are budget-friendly and versatile. You may find yourself at a national park one day or driving along the coast, the next. Or maybe you want to visit a state museum or take part in a local festival. It’s all possible. Just hop in your vehicle and drive.

Road trip planners make it easy to find the best scenic roads or you can create road trip routes of your own and make new discoveries. Either way, you’re sure to have an adventure of a lifetime.

We’re here to help. We’ll share our road trip adventures with you, show you how to make the most of your own road trip, give you expert advice including tips and tricks you can use.

If you’re ready for adventure, we’re ready to get you there. Take a look at our most popular road trip articles below.

– 7 Road Trip Travel Apps You Need to Download Right Now
– Road Trip – Car Checklist
– 10 Road Trip – Rules
– Road Trip to Florida: Driving is the Affordable Way
– Pack This! Eating and Drinking on the Road

Snowshoeing Lessons Learned at Minden Wild Water Preserve Ontario

Read about my first snowshoeing lesson (complete with tips) at the Minden Wild Water Preserve with Yours Outdoors in Haliburton Highlands, Ontario.

Ontario’s Pembroke: The Heritage Murals, The Crepes and The Theatre

We share the surprises we discovered on a road trip to Pembroke Ontario, 1.5-hr from Ottawa & 4-hr from Toronto in the picturesque Ottawa Valley of Canada.

10 Road Trip Rules to Drive By

Before your next driving trip read these 10 Road Trip Rules to Drive By and ensure a smooth, fight free, trouble-free, safe auto adventure.

11 Things to do in Miami Florida

Known for its vibrant, robust, and rhythmic culture, Miami is more than just the gateway to the Florida Keys. Everything from wildlife to wild nights awaits in this beautiful city, sparkling like a jewel on the tip of South Florida.

A One Day Key West Florida No Holds Barred Adventure Guide!

Treasure, trains, pirates, ghosts, margaritas, sunsets and pie, oh my! Read our ultimate travel guide to Key West Florida with a one-day whirlwind adventure!

A Journey of Discoveries in Wilno Ontario

Read about my journey through Ontario’s Highlands to the small town of Wilno Ontario where I find Canada’s 1st Polish settlement, eat pierogies, and shop.

15 Pro Travel Tips for Exploring Sequoia National Park by Car

We love to travel with our dogs and take them on driving trips within the USA. Read our 15 travel tips for Exploring Sequoia National Park by Car.

Road Trip to Florida: Is Driving the Affordable Way?

A road trip to Florida can save you a lot of money with a bonus adventure of touring USA along the way. Here’s our detailed guide for a family driving trip.

British Motoring Festival in Windsor, Nova Scotia

We visit the British Motoring Festival in Windsor, Nova Scotia, started by a small group of classic British car owners and attracting 150+ cars annually.

An Old-West Visit to Boothill Graveyard, Tombstone Arizona

Read about our visit to Boothill Graveyard, in Tombstone AZ where outlaws, victims, hangings, suicides & ordinary residents are all buried side-by-side.

Of Wind and Water on the Maid of the Mist Niagara Falls

Experience the thunder and rain of Niagara Falls up close as you ride the Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls NY. Watch the video & read about our adventure.

Driving to Florida – Ask yourself, is it really for you?

The over 22-hour drive to Florida from Canada can be a tough road trip your first-time. Read our guide to help you decide if it’s worth the time and effort.

Mariposa Market – An Orillia Ontario Tradition

For almost 30 years the Mariposa Market has been a regular stop for vacationers, cottagers, and locals to the Orillia Ontario area.

An Arizona Road Trip Adventure along Route 66

Arizona: the land of cowboys, Mexican food and the great American road trip filled with stunning beauty, interesting history and more Mexican food than I could eat!

A Starry Night with Shine Juice Bar and Streets Alive Orillia

My evening of magic in art & food in Orillia Ont. included a vegan feast at Shine Juice Bar & a stroll through the downtown streets alive with art & music.

Running with the Huskies of Winterdance Dogsled Tours

In the brisk cold winter air, there is silence except for the jangle of the collars and the panting of the Purebred Siberian Huskies. No one speaks for fear of ruining the moment as the bright sun shines overhead and the dog sled makes its way down the trail.