The Away Pages

What to Pack for a One-Month U.S. Road Trip

Author: Timmy Shivers Photographer Timmy Shivers shares his packing list for a month-long road trip across America. Hello hello hello! My name is Timmy Shivers. I’m a photographer living in New York City,...

5 Classic Road Trips Across the U.K. and Ireland

Author: Yolanda EvansLead image: The rugged coastline of Donegal, Ireland. Photo by Brian Kelly. There’s no road trip like a British Isles road trip—and these five classic routes in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland,...

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Roa...

Author: Amanda ZuritaLead image: Welcome to Road Trips 101. Photo by Daniel Vargas. Everything you need to plan, prep, and enjoy an adventure along highways and byways. In a time of travel restrictions and social...

The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Hiking

Author: Tasheea NicholsonLead image: Hiking up the Gore Range Mountains in Colorado. Photo by Holly Mandarich. Tasheea Nicholson started her outdoor recreation organization, Camping Noire, to contradict the prevailing notion that “black...

6 Underrated California Towns Perfect for Road ...

Author: Ligaya MalonesLead image: The bluffs of Solana Beach are just a two hour drive from Los Angeles, California. Photo via Wikimedia Beat the crowds at these lesser-known destinations for your...

How to Spend a Weekend in Taos, New Mexico

Author: Ally BetkerLead image: The Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. The best hotels, restaurants, bars, and things...

6 Lucky Charms From Around the World

Author: Tiana Attride Lead image: The hamsa is a lucky charm with origins in the Middle East. Illustrations by Clarissa Liu. We’re not superstitious, but we are a little ’stitious—especially when it comes...