A road trip is a recreational excursion in a car, often as a type of vacation.

There's nothing like hitting the open road for a few hours, or a few days, to increase your appreciation for the land around you. If you've ever taken a road trip, then you know what an experience it can be. It's a great way to either leave all your problems behind, or make your destination that much more attractive. If you've never taken a road trip before, then this article is for you. I'll give you a few good situations when a road trip can be the ideal activity.

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I was born in Norway, but I Left after high school to emigrate to Montreal, Canada.  I just got back from a trip with my new French Canadian partner, she's never been there before. We travelled from Vancouver to London and on to Oslo on British Airways. Great flight, great service. And the booze was free. More than I can say for Norway... A pint of everyday lager/pilsner is about 69 NOK = $12 CAN. Here in Vancouver it's $5-6. But that's OK.

Blackpool

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The resort of Blackpool is famed for countless things like the Blackpool Tower and Circus, the Pepsi Max Big One at the Pleasure Beach and the historic tramway. Nevertheless, it is the Festival of Light and the Blackpool Illuminations that are the town's biggest attraction.