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5 Revolutionary road trips to mark the USA´s 250th anniversary

Chensiyuan Like many kids in the United States, while growing up my parents would each summer pack us into the car and set off on a family road trip of varying lengths. Usually they were (more or less) fun, and it certainly instroduced me to new experiences as well as learning a lot about my country. And as this summer´s road trip season, it also dovetails with the USA´s observance of its 250th birthday, culminating on July 4, which marks the date of the signing of the Declaration of…

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5 reasons you should take a motorcycle road trip at least once in your life

  Kesu01 Road trips to new places, discovering new routes, enjoying the journey - the breeze, the views, the people along the way - as well as the destination are one of the great travel experiences you can have. And the serendipity - the unexpected pleasures and adventures that arise along the way - can make them all the more memorable and enjoyable. And if you haven't experienced the joys of motorcycle travel, read on and see what you've been missing. read post  

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8 excellent options for an awesome autumn road trip

  LeManna More and more travellers are choosing to get behind the wheel of a car and immerse themselves more deeply in the history and culture of a destination by means of a gorgeous, action-packed motoring holiday with family or friends - many with stunning autumn colours along the way. Some countries are more car-friendly than others - for instance, Austria, France, and the USA - but there are dozens of possibilities where your road will be smooth and packed with wonderful sights and…

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Cool Road Trips: 5 Scenic Sights to Visit by Car in North Carolina

    One of the original 13 British colonies which first formed the United States, North Carolina is home to plenty of historic and cultural sites but also some breathtaking natural beauty, including national and state parks, and dozens of beaches along some 300 miles of coastline. Gorgeous barrier islands; gospel music; Piedmont blues music; two types of tasty barbecue; Cherokee Indian culture; roadside attractions (like the world's largest working frying pan) - there's plenty of cool stuff to…

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  • Continuing Route 66 Week here at The World on Wheels...today, it's an updated look at our historic (and an impressive new one) roadhouses along the route: http://tinyurl.com/yzjmx8v
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  • Ed Wetschler says that San Luis Obispo is trying to convince visitors not to use cars in their town, but he asks if the locals would be willing to forego their wheels. Good question. Fellow Californians (or knowledgeable visitors), could we survive, say, three or four days, without our cars?
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
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