Rob Taylor, Author at 2TravelDads

10+ Awesome USA Road Trips to Plan Right Now

10 awesome USA road trips that you can plan now. From rugged Oregon to the Florida Keys, historic Virginia and Washington DC to western National Parks. Beautiful, fun USA road trips to look forward to.

A getaway to Victoria BC is a great chance to relax and enjoy Canadian breweries, architecture, gardens and more. Plan for 3 day trip to Victoria from Seattle or Vancouver BC.

British Columbia Canada Travel Pacific Northwest

Planning a 3 Day Getaway to Victoria BC: breweries, gardens and more

We are fortunate to live in Seattle, Washington. It’s close to the ocean, mountains, countryside and several other metropolitan areas. One of our favorite cities to visit locally is Victoria BC. …

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Georgia National Parks Southeastern US

Fort Frederica Nat’l Monument: beautiful ruins on the Georgia Coast

Easily overlooked, Fort Frederica National Monument is a fun collection of ruins and live oaks to add to a Georgia Coast road trip. See where it's located, what to do at Fort Frederica and more ideas for St Simons Island.

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Georgia Southeastern US

St Simons Island Lighthouse – Everything You Need To Know

The St Simons Island Lighthouse is a great stop on a Georgia Coast road trip. The Golden Isles are full of family fun, and this guide to the lighthouse and waterfront will help you plan a great day in Coastal Georgia.

British Columbia Canada Travel Pacific Northwest

Top Hotel Recommendations in Victoria BC (and some unique stays!)

There are tons of hotels in Victoria BC, but after 15 years of visiting we've picked out favorites, from family friendly hotels to luxury stays in Victoria.

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Southwestern US Utah

Utah State Parks: just as awesome at National Parks

Utah’s National Parks get all the attention, but there are some remarkable Utah state parks and national monuments that give the National Parks a run for their money. We have…

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Croatia Europe

5+ Day Croatia Road Trip Plan – SO AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL!!

This Croatia road trip plan takes you from Zagreb out into nature and then through the famous Dalmatian Isles. Ending in Dubrovnik, this road trip around Croatia is great for families or on your own.

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Hawaii Travel Tips and Plans

Enjoying the North Shore, Oahu: Best Fun, Affordable Things to Do

Thrilling and fun things to do on Oahu's North Shore are everywhere. From free things to do such as hiking and watching the perfect sunset, to tours and food trucks at night, the North Shore has the best activities on Oahu.

Home Office Setup with Shared Homeschool Space

Blogging & Tech Education Parenting

Virtual School Setup: How to Setup the Best Learning or Home Office Environment

How to setup a virtual school space or effective home office setting, including a tried and true shopping list. Prep for back-to-school or continued working from home with this guide.

Parenting

LGBTQ Travel Marketing: missing the mark… but here’s a plan!

Do you know what I love about modern television and online marketing? Advertisements that speak to me and that I don’t mind watching or looking into more. A catchy ad…

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East Coast Virginia / DC

Virginia & Washington DC Road Trip: Awesome History, Famous Sights

Fun, historic Washington DC and Virginia road trip plan. From the best things to do near DC to Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, this great road trip includes Revolutionary War history and beautiful nature.

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Montana Rocky Mountain Region

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park: amazing Montana cave tours

Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, just north of Yellowstone, is a remarkable place to explore. A must see on a Western Montana road trip, the caverns are an easy…

Hawaii Travel Tips and Plans

Best Oahu Eats: How To Find Amazing Poke and Food Trucks

The best places to eat on Oahu: from poke to kalua pork, trying local favorites to the North Shore's Hawaiian food trucks.

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Florida Travel Southeastern US Universal Parks

UPDATE: COVID & Universal Orlando: Stay Protected, Big Fun with Fewer People

After visiting Disney World during COVID-19 and seeing how amazingly they handled things, from sanitation to social distancing, we decided to see how well Universal Orlando Resort did. Truth be…

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California National Parks NorCal

Road trip through West Coast National Parks: exploring the mountains

Perfect West Coast National Parks road trip plan, from Joshua Tree to Olympic National Park. Stops in the Sierras, Central Oregon, and the best of Washington State's mountains.

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Travel Planning

Road Trip Planning Tool: Useful Guide To Make The Best Route And Budget

Planning a road trip can be complicated, from setting a budget to planning your route and stops along the way. The road trip planning tool teaches how to make an itinerary and realistic road trip budget range.

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Alberta Travel Canada Travel

Best Banff Ecotours: Great Nature-first Adventures In The Canadian Rockies

With more and more families choosing outdoors vacations with trips into nature, it's become increasingly important to be thoughtful and have low-impact travel be at the forefront of planning. We…

Montana Rocky Mountain Region

Montana Adventures – Road Trips and National Parks

Montana is an incredible road trip destination and ideal place for hiking. Between State and National Parks, cool towns and beautiful fall colors, Montana adventures are endless.

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East Coast New York

NYC At Christmas (or anytime): How To Have the Best Family Trip

Visiting NYC at Christmas, or anytime, can be a busy trip with so many things to do. These time and money saving tips will ensure a great trip to New York City with kids, including budget friendly hotel recommendations for families.

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Montana National Parks Rocky Mountain Region

Glacier NP Forest Fire: What Happened To Our Camping Trip

How to Deal With a Forest Fire or Disaster When Traveling. How to adjust plans and make the most of a situation gone wrong on vacation.

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Montana National Parks Rocky Mountain Region

Easy Things To Do Around West Glacier, Montana

Visiting Glacier National Park means hiking and wildlife, but it also means crowds in the peak of summer. Here are a bunch of easy things to do near Glacier National…

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Lake Cushman: Seattle’s Beautiful Mountain Escape on the Olympic Peninsula

Lake Cushman on the Olympic Peninsula is basically the Tahoe of the noth: warm water, beautiful setting, and so much family fun! Everything you need to know from best things to do at Lake Cushman to camping and vacation rentals near the lake.

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National Parks Podcasts Rocky Mountain Region

Yellowstone National Park Itinerary: Best of the Best Things to Do

Our 2 Day Best of Yellowstone National Park itinerary: from the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Norris Geysers, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake, each itinerary route is its own day in the park and covers the best sights and tips for enjoying driving through Yellowstone National Park.

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National Parks Podcasts Rocky Mountain Region

Awesome Yellowstone Itinerary For The Best Wildlife And Hot Springs

Two days' worth of itineraries for exploring the best sights of Yellowstone National Park: part 2. In this episode we cover two days of traveling through Yellowstone. These two road trip routes go through the northwest corner of the park, stopping at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, the Lamar Valley, and our best wildlife viewing tips.

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National Parks Podcasts Rocky Mountain Region

Yellowstone National Park’s Best Overlooked and Forgotten Geysers

The most overlooked geysers in Yellowstone National Park aren't difficult to visit, but most people miss them. See which geysers and hot springs you CAN'T MISS that everyone else does.

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Pacific Northwest Washington State

Olympic Peninsula Road Trip: Beautiful Towns and Best of Olympic NP

An Olympic Peninsula Road Trip is a great weekend getaway or local vacation near Seattle. See the best stops around Highway 101, waterfalls and hikes in Olympic National Park, beautiful small towns and the rugged Washington Coast. Perfect Pacific Northwest vacation itinerary.