California road trips go wrong less often because of one big problem than because of many small planning errors. These 15 mistakes are the ones that waste the most time, money and energy.
California road trips are often planned around the beautiful parts: Highway 1 viewpoints, Yosemite, redwoods, desert landscapes and city arrivals. The part that makes or breaks a real travel day is less glamorous: where everyone uses the bathroom, when you refuel, where children can move, how long a driver can stay alert and what happens … Read more
California mountain driving is not difficult because every road is extreme. It is difficult because conditions can change the meaning of the same road. A summer highway through the Sierra Nevada can be closed in winter, a two-hour drive to a snow destination can take much longer after a storm, and a rental car that … Read more