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Slovak by birth, American by accident, never quite sure which passport to pull out.
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Route 66 Backwards, Part 5: Oklahoma’s Bridges and Blasts
A mile-long historic bridge that wasn't crumbling, a Czech queen watching over a flour mill, and the silent glow of 168 empty chairs in Oklahoma ...
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Route 66 Backwards, Part 4: Harley in Erick, Oklahoma
Just over the Texas-Oklahoma border, we stumbled upon a weathered wooden building and met Harley, the whiskey-gargling guardian of Route 66
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Route 66 Backwards, Part 3: Texas Waffles & Cadillacs
We dodged tornadoes, feasted on BBQ, and even got to legally vandalize a field of Cadillacs.
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Route 66 Backwards, Part 2: New Mexico
A diary of road-tripping Route 66 in our "Hotel Prius" through New Mexico, and on finding the right Blue Hole
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Route 66 Backwards, Part 1… Arizona?
We road-tripped Route 66 West to East on a tight budget, in our "Hotel Prius". But wait. Did we forget Winona?
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30+ Unusual Travel Hacks: Insider Tips for Smarter Adventures
The ever-evolving list of my best travel tips and tricks to make your trips even better
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Yellowstone vs. Yosemite: Which Park is Right for You?
Geysers or granite? Bison or butterflies? Let’s compare scenery, hikes, and wildlife to help you pick the perfect national park for your next outdoor adventure! ...
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10,000 Miles and Still Married: Our Ultimate Road Trip Survival Guide
Cram two opinionated people on tight budget into a small car for a two-month road trip. What could possibly go wrong? This plan could have ...
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