Road Trip USA feature - drive to the horizon - old classic vintage car driving on a desert highway to the horizon, Utah, USA

 

The USA ’s massive landmass makes it a perfect destination for road trips. And here at Stanfords, we have an immense range of guidebooks and maps to make sure you don’t get lost wherever you are in the states. We’ve also got plenty of tips and reviews from staff who have travelled in the US themselves.
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  1. USA - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    USA - Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    • Author: Martin Greenaway

    Our trip started in Toronto, Canada, and it was to be a two day car journey through New York State and Pennsylvania to the town of Gettysburg, just north of the Maryland border.
  2. USA - Pacific Coast road trip

    USA - Pacific Coast road trip

    • Author: Gregor Swiderek
    Stanfords’ floor manager Gregor Swiderek followed the Pacific Coast on a road trip taking in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and eventually, Los Angeles. Find out what happened in between…
  3. Stephen Fry in America - the introduction

    Stephen Fry in America - the introduction

    • Author: Stephen Fry
    Here, Stephen Fry gives us an entertaining introduction to the motives behind his exploration of America for his latest TV series and book - Stephen Fry in America: "I was so nearly an American. It was that close..."
  4. What Stephen Fry did and saw in America

    What Stephen Fry did and saw in America

    • Author: Stephen Fry

    Stephen Fry, the much-loved comedian, actor and writer, embarked on an epic journey across the USA for his TV series and book - Stephen Fry in America.
  5. USA - San Francisco, California

    USA - San Francisco, California

    • Author: James Innes Williams
    San Francisco, like New York, is an un-American city. They’re different from the rest. And while New York is characterised by its hurly-burly and take-no-prisoners population, San Fran has gone completely the other way.
  6. USA - Utah

    USA - Utah

    • Author: Gregor Swiderek
    Utah is an amazing destination for people who like outdoor fun. But my recent trip there started in the urban jungle of Los Angeles...but in just a few hours I was able to move from the densely populated metropolis to the open desert landscapes.
  7. The Bill Bryson Interview

    The Bill Bryson Interview

    • Author: Douglas Schatz
    Get a unique insight into Bill Bryson's famous travels and writings with this fascinating and funny interview where our own MD, Douglas Schatz, fired the questions...
  8. An unexpected trip to Amish Country

    An unexpected trip to Amish Country

    • Author: Gregor Swiderek

    Usually, when I go to America, I have a fairly good plan of what I want to see and how my route is going to look. Then I usually stick to it to a large degree... However, when I was travelling with a good friend of mine, in 2008, I did the thing I don't normally do. I radically changed my plans.
  9. Sea and sand under the Florida sun

    Sea and sand under the Florida sun

    • Author: Gregor Swiderek

    The weather was absolutely glorious, sunny and warm, as you might expect in the heat of Florida summer.
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