Travel Inspiration

We have a really small car!  As passionate road-trippers, we’ve been known to live out of our little Pontiac Vibe for weeks, even months on …

Did you know that most American adults spend 22 hours each day surrounded by four walls and a ceiling? What’s more alarming is that we’ve …

If you share your life with a dog, you probably already know that winter provides many unique opportunities and challenges for adventuring together. Most dogs, …

Want to plan an epic winter vacation this year without spending a fortune at a ski resort? Skiing may be the most popular winter sport, …

Snowy landscapes. Starry skies. Cozy beds. This is how you embrace winter glamping in New England. Have you ever been winter glamping before? For those …

Is there anything more magical and inviting than a misty, secluded hot spring on a cold winter day? Maybe, but I haven’t discovered it yet. …

The iconic American road trip is generally a summer affair, thanks in part, to rock n’ roll, convertibles, and school vacations. Winter provides a totally …

Is there anything more magical than a cross-country road trip?  If you’re anything like me, you’ve been pouring over maps, researching campgrounds, and creating your …

If you’ve been reading Back Road Ramblers for any length of time, you already know how I feel about adventuring with dogs. I mean, don’t …

When it comes to hotels and lodging across the United States, there are a dizzying number of choices, but our favorites are often small boutique …