10 Best Places to Travel in October, According to Experts

10 Best Places to Travel in October, According to Experts

When the glory of summer is subsiding and the leaves are starting to turn, most people are still unpacking from their summer vacations. Meanwhile, the savvier jet-setters among us are starting their search for the best places to travel in October. Shoulder season — the stretch of time just after a destination’s peak tourist months … Read more

21 Road Trip Podcasts to Make Your Drive Fun

21 Road Trip Podcasts to Make Your Drive Fun

Road trips are almost as American as baseball and apple pie. Nostalgic, adventurous, and exciting, a road trip lets you both reach your destination, and make it part of your journey, with the bonus of seeing the sights along the way (not to mention, save on airfare). For some of us, the road trip conjures … Read more

Why is gas more expensive in the summer? Competition, logistics — and the blend

Why is gas more expensive in the summer? Competition, logistics — and the blend

Cost of Living5:50Why is gas always more expensive in the summer? As summer approaches, Canadian drivers have likely already experienced the all-too-familiar rise in prices at gas station pumps. A boosted demand for gasoline by people on road trips affects prices, as did the latest increase in the federal carbon tax in most provinces and territories.  But there’s another key … Read more

What to Bring on a Road Trip

What to Bring on a Road Trip

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Hitting the highway for a road trip may be one of the best ways to see the country. Plus, it can be more affordable than flying, and certainly cheaper than international travel. If you already … Read more

In Justine Kurland’s Photographs, a Mother and Son Hit the Road

In Justine Kurland’s Photographs, a Mother and Son Hit the Road

There’s a lot of tenderness in Kurland’s portraits of herself and Casper, who, throughout the book, grows from a diapered toddler into a kindergartner. In “Go Dog Go” (2010), the van is pictured with its back doors open to reveal the pair, both naked, on the mattress they appear to use for sleeping. Kurland is … Read more