Home Sweet Home

It can be both inspiring and saddening to see how many fantastic (and far away) travel destinations exist in the world. A quick search on a travel website or a spin around the globe on Google Earth can turn up dozens of places that anybody would love to visit, and, unfortunately for a lot of us, they aren't very realistic options. Bustling Hong Kong and exotic Thailand may not be on the financial cards for many North Americans, but there is hope after all. Many people forget about what's at their own doorsteps, and that they live on a vast continent with infinitely varied scenery and many regional cultures to explore. Self drive USA isn't always the first thing that springs to mind when we think of exciting travel options, but the great North American road trip rarely fails to please.

The cross-country trek has a long history in the USA, and in Canada, and the famed Route 66 is but one of the paths to take on the wide range of driving holidays USA. Load up your car or RV with the requisite blankets and junk food, don't forget the maps and the emergency supplies, and you're well on your way, whether it be for a few weeks around your state, or a crazy few months doing one of many driving holidays Canada. You may be surprised at how many towns you've never heard of, how many local customs are completely new to you, and how much breathtaking scenery is just around that metaphorical corner.

If you have a decent map, or a reliable Sat Nav (satellite navigation) system, it's not even necessary to plan your route. Take a turn down an interesting-looking road, stop by that stunning lake for a refreshing dip, or have apple pie a la mode and a cup of thick coffee in that traditional roadside diner. Drive tours Canada are full of eye-opening vistas, whether they be coastal, mountain, lake, or endless plain. Take a rest in the cosiest-looking motels or bed and breakfasts, and experience the warm hospitality of your own countrymen. You will have as many fond memories of this trip as you would have doing the same thing through Europe, and you don't even need to apply for a passport!