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Road trips, easy stays and the places worth stopping for
The Twin City Motel Journal

Road trips, easy stays and the places worth stopping for.

A travel journal about driving somewhere good — and sleeping somewhere decent when you get there.

Planning a Road Trip That Doesn't Fall Apart
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Planning a Road Trip That Doesn't Fall Apart

A good road trip is planned like a loose recipe, not a military operation. Nail three things and the rest sorts itself out.

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The Case for the Overnight Stop
On the Road

The Case for the Overnight Stop

Pushing through the night to save a day is the most overrated move in travel. Breaking the journey is nearly always…

Nina Hart · 6 Mar 2026
Motel, Hotel or Rental: What Actually Matters
Where to Stay

Motel, Hotel or Rental: What Actually Matters

The endless debate over where to stay misses the point. The right choice is not about the category, it is about the…

Ray Coleman · 28 Feb 2026
How to Spot a Good Roadside Motel
Where to Stay

How to Spot a Good Roadside Motel

You can read a motel from the parking lot before you ever see a room. A few honest tells separate a good night's…

Nina Hart · 20 Feb 2026
Planning a Big Group Trip Overseas
Trips Abroad

Planning a Big Group Trip Overseas

When a road trip grows into a whole family flying somewhere warm together, the logistics change shape entirely, and…

Ray Coleman · 14 Feb 2026
Packing Light Without Regret
Travel Tips

Packing Light Without Regret

Overpacking is a failure of decision-making, not a lack of suitcase space. A few rules turn a bulging bag into a…

Nina Hart · 7 Feb 2026
Travelling With Kids on a Long Drive
Travel Tips

Travelling With Kids on a Long Drive

A long drive with children is survivable, even pleasant, once you stop fighting the boredom and start managing it in…

Ray Coleman · 30 Jan 2026
Scenic Detours Worth the Extra Hour
On the Road

Scenic Detours Worth the Extra Hour

The fastest route is almost never the best story. Knowing when to leave the highway is the difference between…

Nina Hart · 23 Jan 2026
Checking In Late: A Traveller's Survival Guide
Where to Stay

Checking In Late: A Traveller's Survival Guide

Arriving somewhere at midnight is when a stay is really tested. A little foresight turns a stressful late check-in…

Ray Coleman · 16 Jan 2026
First Time Flying Long-Haul: What to Know
Trips Abroad

First Time Flying Long-Haul: What to Know

The first really long flight is a rite of passage that intimidates far more than it should. A few plain habits make…

Nina Hart · 9 Jan 2026