road trip Archives - 2 Travel Dads

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California Central Coast Road Trip Itinerary: castles, wine and more

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July 17, 2018

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What could be more perfect any time of year than a California Central Coast road trip? Nothing. Leaving the SoCal area out of Los Angeles and heading north up the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), you’re bound to find beautiful, quirky, delicious, and captivating stops. A road trip up the Central Coast fits nearly any budget […]

The Complete Oregon Coast Road Trip Itinerary, from tip to tip

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May 29, 2018

With so many ways to do a road trip you can take almost any approach. We just did it with two kids so we are ready to share exactly how to get the most from the Oregon Coast. Doing an Oregon Coast road trip is really fun and very easy. There are zero chances to […]

Yucatan Peninsula road trip: colorful towns of the Yucatan

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May 20, 2018

We will never not appreciate how colorful Mexico is. From our trips around Baja California Sur to road trippin’ on the Yucatan, there are always new places to enjoy. The colorful towns of the Yucatan are exceptionally cool and fun, and each is so different! OMG, road trip theme: colorful towns and street art. Okay, […]

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The Four Best Yucatan Mayan Ruins of Caribbean Mexico

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April 26, 2018

One of the most cool and unique aspects of touring the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is the abundance of Mayan ruins. The Mayans were spread all across the Yucatan and down into Belize, Guatemala and beyond. They left behind thousands of small and large structures on the beaches and in the jungles. I spent several […]

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Oregon Coast Road Trip Travel Journal: Portland to Coos Bay, Oregon

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April 21, 2018

It’s time for some exploring and what could be better than an Oregon Coast road trip in the off-season? We’ll be starting in Portland and heading out to the coast, stopping at hiking spots, lighthouses, cheese factories and sea caves. The kids are excited, but not half as much as us Dads! Our Oregon Coast […]

Outdoor Activities with Young Kids along the Scenic Route

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March 29, 2018

We love when we get to share our favorite spots to visit, tips we’ve learned and ideas for exciting times along the Scenic Route. We’ve created a really fun video to inspire new and wild times with young kids as you travel beyond the city… but you have to visit the the Scenic Route with […]

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4 Ways to enjoy the Scenic Route around Oahu

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February 4, 2018

As you know, we get to serve as Chief Travel Guides for Alamo Rent A Car and share our ideas for exploring the Scenic Route. We recently completed a grand tour of the Island of Oahu and came up with the four key ways to experience this incredible island. Here are a few hints about […]

5 Must-Visit California Missions

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December 4, 2017

Getting to travel all over the place we see all kinds of unusual sights. The kids love the time we get to spend in National Parks or at the beach, we dads like to explore cities a lot, and then we try to incorporate historical sites when possible. The California missions have proven to be […]

The Scenic Route is about more than going for a drive. As Alamo Chief Travel Guides 2TravelDads share interesting and beautiful destinations and tips to make the Scenic Route unforgettable. 2traveldads.com

Taking the Scenic Route as Alamo Chief Travel Guides

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November 17, 2017

You know how much we love to go for a drive, whether it’s near home or when we’ve flown to a new destination. Well, we’ve got an amazing partnership going and we are so excited to share that we’re now a part of Alamo Rent A Car’s Chief Travel Guide team. We’re going to be […]

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Florida Gulf Coast Beaches: how to rock the sandy shores of the Sunshine State

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May 21, 2017

We’ve shared all kinds of non-beach things to do in Florida because we just love how different Florida’s nature is from that of our local Pacific Northwest, but we certainly love the beaches too. From the edge of the Everglades to the start of the Panhandle, the Florida Gulf Coast beaches are beautiful and each […]

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Escape Campervan: the coolest and easiest family camping. Ever.

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April 7, 2017

Our new favorite way to explore the USA: in an Escape Campervan. Recently we completed an incredible family road trip up Florida’s Gulf Coast. We visited four different National Park sites and saw more wildlife than we expected, and did it all from the comfort of our campervan. We were a little hesitant to go […]

A Florida Gulf Coast road trip is full of unique nature, beautiful beaches and wildlife unlike anywhere. Manatees and pristine springs make unforgettable family travel moments. 2traveldads.com

Florida Gulf Coast Road Trip Itinerary: gators, manatees and pristine waters

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April 4, 2017

Since the first time we visited Florida as a family we’ve wanted to see more and more of the Sunshine State. Florida offers a variety of family road trip options ranging from beach vacation, island hopping in the Keys, to exploring the one-of-a-kind nature on the Gulf Coast. We just completed an epic Florida Gulf […]

California Coast Road Trip: west coast road trip part 2

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March 14, 2017

California. That California life is so awesome with all that nature and sunshine. What better way to experience it than by doing a California coast road trip? We’re going to start at the northern border, but reverse our plan and you’ll have just as amazing of a time. So you’ve just crossed the border from […]

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West Coast road trip itinerary: exploring Washington & Oregon

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March 8, 2017

There’s no doubt that the West Coast of the USA is an awesome place full of diverse people, sights and nature. The cities of the West Coast are really progressive and each gives a totally different experience. We’re going to share with you how you can get the full West Coast road trip experience from […]

Baja California Sur Road Trip: #familytravel meets awesome

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January 19, 2017

When you say Baja California, I think most people are instantly going to think “Off-roading and military car inspections…” Well, yeah, that’s totally possible and I’m sure you’ll come across that, but we’ve had some pretty incredible Baja road trips. Doing a road trip through Baja California is a really fun and interesting option for […]

Seattle is a great starting point for a Puget Sound loop roadtrip showing you the best of the PNW! 2traveldads.com

A family travel adventure: Puget Sound itinerary

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August 19, 2016

We get a lot of questions about visiting the Pacific Northwest with kids. People want to know the obvious like “what are the can’t-miss sights?” or “should we really pack for cold weather in July?” We’ll answer that second question first: yes, it rains. For the other questions though, here is the first of 3 […]

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West Coast Road Trip Itinerary: lighthouses and National Parks

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July 9, 2016

Growing up in Washington with family in both northern and southern California, the West Coast road trip was guaranteed at least once per year… if not three times. This meant though that we got to experience everything: lighthouses and coastlines, hiking in the mountains or rides in Disneyland. Such an array. Now, being parents, we […]

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West Coast National Park road trip: the mountains

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July 5, 2016

So many ways to approach a West Coast road trip. Seriously. You can do the Pacific Coast Highway from the Olympic Peninsula of Washington all of the way to Tijuana, Mexico. Or you can shoot down the i-5 corridor, making intentional stops within an hour or two off the freeway. Or you can wing it […]

The Basics of Visiting the United States

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October 23, 2015

As Americans, we’re always thinking about venturing out to other countries and planning a week long trip here and two weeks there. When we look at going back to France, we know that it’s not ridiculous to plan a week or two to catch a few big sights and have time to relax. When we […]

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National Parks: what are they and why do we care?

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September 11, 2015

Once upon a time (1872), in a faraway place (Washington, DC), there lived a mediocre looking prince named Ulysses S Grant. He was the President of the United States. At this time and a bit before, there was a group of people that had explored the Yellowstone area of Wyoming and convinced congress and the […]

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Yellowstone National Park family travel guide

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August 3, 2015

Once you’ve conquered the road trip that is driving to Wyoming from wherever you actually start, you’ll have more planning…and more driving to do. I’m lucky because I love to drive. I used to be a driver-guide for a cruise company in Alaska even; that’s how much I love it. Other people, not so much. […]

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The Columbia Gorge: driving the northern road

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June 20, 2015

One of our favorite movies of all time is Maverick, starring Jodie Foster and Mel Gibson. I don’t know if it’s the humor, the ridiculous story or what, but if nothing else, there’s a lot to be said of the scenery. Deserts, prairies, cliffs, buttes, winding rivers. It’s amazing. If you’ve ever been to eastern Washington, […]

Flying Solo: a one-parent road trip

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June 12, 2015

I’m used to individual parenting. I mean, I’m home alone with the kids most of the time and I’m fine dealing with random tantrums and epic breakdowns with no logic behind them. When I’m on the road though and I’m staying in somebody else’s house, yeah no. At home I’m the epitome of patience and […]

So many aquariums: 4 ways to decide if they’re worth your time (and our faves)

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