Ain’t no better gift or keepsake than a visual of the ground you’ve covered.
How to Be “Microtravelers”
Sharing small scenes and small stories from small trips near home.
The Road from Rome to Berlin
Stops in Italy, Austria, Czech and Germany please parents and teens, alike.
Chicago’s 10 Best Outdoor Adventures
First-rate recreational activities to tackle in the Second City
Skiing Denver’s “Hidden Gems”
The big-value, small-crowd resorts that Colorado families love
The 12 Trips of Christmas
This holiday season, give your family the gift of travel.
Aliens Land in Kecksburg
A small-town UFO festival is a little weird, a lot hokey & pretty wonderful
How to Nomad around South America
Dream of leaving behind the hustle & bustle for the open roads? Here's how.
5 Back-to-school Breakaways
From European glamping to Maine kayaking, check out these last-chance summer escapes
Rollin’ on the Russian River
... and more splashy, summery times in Forestville and Guerneville.
How to Tackle Europe with Kids
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
Oregon by Airstream
Three weeks of Oregon’s diverse wilderness and hipster towns
Cambodia: Way More than Angkor
Why families love Kep and other still-Khmer corners of the kingdom
Paradise Islands in the Philippines
Hidden coves, volcano treks & lovely locals – for less
Off the Beaten Track in Bolivia
See dinosaur footprints, salt flats, vicunas and red rock canyons.
My 30 Must-Download Travel Apps
The best apps for planning and taking great trips
Pedal Power in Bicycle Heaven
Marvel at Pittsburgh’s mecca for bike fans
To Everest Base Camp with Babies
Parents and the tiniest-ever trekkers tackle Nepal’s Himalayas
Trading “Beach” for “Bucket List” this Spring
Break the mold this spring break with a unique & unforgettable trip
On Safari in Sri Lanka
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
Family Galapagos on a Budget
How to see Earth's natural spectacle without breaking the bank
Loving Lisbon, Lagos & Beyond
10 perfect days of the historic streets, epic meals, and coastal bliss that Portugal can deliver
ROAM’s Winter Trip Bucket List
Brrrrrrrrave the cold for unforgettable, frosty fun
ROAM’s 2018 Holiday Gift Picks
Paul says any family traveler would be happy to get something from his list
The Fastest Way from SF to LA
One mom’s insider tips for driving I-5
A Hostel Stay in Half Moon Bay
Getaway to the coast - for less.
Cheap & Cozy Cabins Outside San Francisco
Kidnap your kids and unplug for a few days.
Yosemite & Sequoia: Snow Amazing!
A winter getaway offers all of the glory but none of the crowds.
Best Gifts for Traveling Mothers & Fathers
Mother’s Day? Father’s Day? Birthday? Fun ideas for any day.
A Prescription for Planning Yellowstone
America's first national park is on every list, but planning Yellowstone ain't easy.
Pirates & Princesses on the Gulf Coast
Family fun near Pensacola
The ROAM Gear & Gift Guide 2016
Our picks for the best bags, books, presents and paraphernalia
Bags to Keep Your Family Rolling
REI’s Wheely Beast
A Tough Duffel to Love
Patagonia Black Hole Duffels
Daypacks You Can Pack Away
Easily Packable Daypacks for Adults & Kids
No Room Overhead? No Problem
Samsonite's Underseater Roll-Aboard Bags
A Real Camera for Your Photojournalist
Canon’s EOS Rebel T5 DSLR Bundle
The Best Packing Cubes for Families
Eagle Creek, REI, Kiva & Patagonia Packing Cubes/Organizers
Eye Candy Gifts for Globetrotters
National Geographic's Best Photo Books
Give Them the World
Global Travel Books for Adults & Kids
Keep Everyone Charged Up
Multi-Port Chargers & Supplemental Power Packs
A Hammock for the Road
The Kammok Wallaby Travel Hammock
Peace-of-Mind in a Little Red Bag
REI’s Backpacker’s Weekend First Aid Kit
A Magic Shirt that Has Your Back
UV Protective Shirts from O'Neill & Patagonia
A Camera Bag for Every Occasion
The Ape Case Cubeze Interior Bag
Perfectly Packable Binoculars
Vanguard 10x42 Binocular
A Daypack that Works Day & Night
The Chrome Cardiel ORP
A No-Worry Travel Watch
The Classic Casio G-Shock
Finally! A Packable, Comfy Headset
Panasonic ErgoFit Headphones
Let There Be Light!
Clip-On Travel Reading Lights
My Go-To Dry Bag
Big River's Sea to Summit Line
A Jacket for Fog AND Oysters
The Omnipresent Patagonia Nano Puff
Pick-Me-Ups to Pack Up
Portable Edibles for the Road
A Worthwhile Travel Toy
Usborne’s Wipe-Off Cards
Packable Boards for SUP & Surf
Inflatables from Hobie and Uli
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