When Chandler O'Leary goes on a road trip, she always brings along a map and her sketch pad.

When I've been drawing, I really remember those trips in a way that I don't when I'm letting the camera do the scene for me.

We'll explore the scenic possibilities you can find road tripping up the west coast across California to the Pacific Northwest.

In many parts of the US, you can find local comfort food you just won't find anywhere else.

One of the things that wonderfully unifies us is our pride when it comes to steak dishes and our joy of eating them.

Author Matthew Gavin Frank explores some one of a kind southern delicacies.

The name of Hummingbird Cake, it's called that because apparently there's somewhat sugar in it

that if you eat an entire piece your heart starts fluttering

like the wings of a hummingbird. And listeners recall the unforgettable

kindness people showed them in their travels. It's all just ahead on travel

with Rick Steveeeves.

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Hey, I'm Rick Steeves.

Hey, I'm Rick Steeves.

The uncertainties of the global pandemic sure can do a number on our travel

plans. But we're the kind of people who trust that better times are ahead, whenever that may be.

And part of what we have to look forward to are the people are ahead, whenever that may be.

And part of what we have to look forward to are the people and places will meet in our future

travels.

Today, let's remember why we travel in the first place, and explore some of our options in the hour ahead for a great American road trip.

We'll also indulge in some of the taste treats you can find across the south.

What's the best way to take in the sunny coast of California?

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