The rainbow-hued Salvation Mountain, built with adobe clay and painted with a half a million gallons of donated paint, is a favorite destination for aspiring artists and wandering off-grid types too.

I've gotten pretty good at packing and planning my travels, but, it's a whole different story when going on an adventure solo. Here’s how to get started.

I'll be driving from Nashville to New Orleans for the holidays, so here's my road trip essentials for enjoyable and stress free travel.