Introduction

Are you going on a Road trip and you want to be comfortable and not spend a fortune?

Whether you planning hoteling, moteling, taking an RV, pulling a trailer or camper, camping in a tent or glamping, we'll show you how to do it in style and comfort and yet quite affordably. The goal is to enjoy the trip and not run up a debt!

Destinations

In the United States, by state

[ Alabama ] [ Alaska ] [ Arkansas ] [ Arizona ] [ California ] [ Colorado ] [ Connecticut ] [ Delaware ] [ Florida ] [ Georgia ] [ Hawaii ] [ Idaho ] [ Illinois ] [ Indiana ] [ Iowa ] [ Kansas ] [ Kentucky ] [ Louisiana ] [ Maine ] [ Maryland ] [ Massachusetts ] [ Michigan ] [ Minnesota ] [ Mississippi ] [ Missouri ] [ Montana] [Nebraska] [ Nevada ] [ New Hampshire ] [ New Jersey ] [ New Mexico ] [ New York ] [ North Carolina ] [ North Dakota ] [ Ohio ] [ Oklahoma ] [ Oregon ] [ Pennsylvania ] [ Rhode Island ] [ South Carolina ] [ South Dakota ] [ Tennessee ] [ Texas ] [ Utah ] [ Vermont ] [ Virginia ] [ Washington state ] [ West Virginia ] [ Wisconsin ] [ Wyoming ]

Road Trip Tips

If you haven't road-tripped in a while, take a look at this quick list of Road tripping tips to make the trip more pleasant.

Camping 101

If you're new to camping or simply want to know the tips from experienced campers to make your trip more comfortable, free from bugs, leaking tents, and get a good night's sleep like you are back in your bed at home, then we can show you how it is done; without spending a fortune! Since many of us first learned how to camp in the Boy Scouts, I've added some pages to help scouts and their parents choose gear, understand requirements and more.

• Tent camping - if you are new to tent camping (or it has been a while) be sure to check out these important tips
• Selecting a tent
• Choosing an air mattress
• Which Light?
• Showering... when there are no showers
• Towels: quick drying and soft
• Cookgear, camp stoves, plates and more
• Keep food cold: coolers
• Meals - simple, healthy and tasty recipes - and easy to do!
• Tent camping: how to stay dry even in heavy rain
• Miscellaneous camping and road tripping gear

Food: meals and snacks

There are definitely tricks to eating on the road and camping; while also eating healthy, quickly and not spending a fortune on restaurants.

• Camp cooking
• Meals on the go
• Meals in National Parks and attractions
• Snacks on the go

Camping vs. Motels, Hotels, Lodges and B&B's

• Cost comparisons
• Camping pros and cons

Outside the U.S.

Boy Scouts - BSA

Here's a page of everything you need to know if you have a child in the Boy Scouts!  These pages bring EVERYTHING you need to know together in one organized place!

Click here for the Boy Scouts Resources pages.

Seabase - everything you need to know (coming in April 2026)

• Seabase ultimate packing list