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27 Roadtrip Memes for Friends and Family Vacationing in the Car

Roadtrips are a different kind of a vacation. It's the most fun you'll have and also the most exhausting, maybe even the most nauseating… Whether you're on the road with your besties or your family, you need to roadtrip accordingly. You need the snacks, the playlists, the pillows and so much more. Who is gonna be the driver? Who is gonna be the copilot? Who is gonna nap in the back and request the pee stops?? It's all a very delicate system, any crack can cause a meltdown. Because have you ever been in the car for 12 hours? It does things to your head, man… It DOES things. Anyways, one way to stave off the car crazies is with memes! Keep it cool in the car with some top notch funny roadtripping memes. Unless you get carsick easily, then you probably shouldn't be looking at any screens—and take your dang Dramamine!

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101 Hilarious Travel and Vacation Memes for Every Kind of Traveler

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Nothing is better than a Funny Travel Meme

Travel is fun, exciting, exhausting, exhilarating, stressful, thrilling, beautiful, and sleep-inducing. You can travel solo, with your family, with your friends, and with perfect strangers.

But no matter your travel style or travel companions, here are the best travel memes, vacation memes, and road trip memes just for you.

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1. Looking for a Travel Soulmate?

You don’t want to be locked in a ca bin in winter, a cute summer cottage , or a whole entire RV with the wrong person!

2. Nothing Compares to You

I would replace #5 with Diet Coke, but the rest is accurate.

3. They Really are the Luckiest

Life IS about choices.

4. Are There any Other Options?

5. A Dare is a Dare

The Dart has Spoken

6. Don’t all Ancient Religions have a god of Skyscanner?

I’m sure they did in Ancient Rome.

7. Even a Spider Can do It

Or a good app

8. Just be Chill

This is 100% how I am. Every time. Still.

9. Seven years into this travel blog life, and I still make this mistake. Every. Single. Time.

I’m working on getting better.

10. The Best Memes are Airport Memes

Or maybe little bottles of shampoo are freeballing instead of in a convenient ziplock.

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11. NSFW Memes

I mean, duh.

12. I love a good Airport Security Meme

This has literally never happened to me?

13. This Meme is a Dark Meme

I’ve never thought about this before, but mind blown.

14. It’s a Union Thing

I’ve literally been asked to move 2 lbs from one checked bag to the other.

15. Sometimes You Need a Little Pick Me Up

16. Seriously tho

17. So Much Drool. How Did I Drool that Much?

18. I Assume this African Travel Meme is 100% Accurate

19. These People Should be thrown off the Airplane

20. Basically My Entire Childhood

21. Airplane Food Sounds Disgusting Until You Know it’s Too Late

22. Tales from First Class

 23.  Well Maybe Hotel Memes are the Best Memes

24. Like Zero

25. You Even Get Your Own Hotel Soaps!

26. Solo Travel Memes are Kind of Amazing Tho

27. No More Drama

28. There are Disney People and there Are Non-Disney People

29. Cheese Travel Pic Memes FTW

30. It’s the Thrill of the Fight

31. Instagram Boyfriends aren’t Always that Enthusiastic

32. It Usually Works Tho

33. When It’s Over

34. Family of the Year

35.  Travel Money Memes are Also Great Tho

36. Those Pesky Details

38. It’s Called a Work-Life Balance, and It’s Not Happening

39. I’m about 20% of the way there so far…

40. Punny Memes are Funny Memes

41. You know this one is true.

42. Get that Flight Voucher, Girl

43. I’m not Saying Babies shouldn’t be on Airplanes, but…

44. This one is harder than it should be

45. Not sure where he picked up a new head on vacation tho

46. Business Travel Memes, like Business Travel, is Less Fun

47. YASSSSS!

48. Yes, I do. Like a Boss.

49. The Classics are Classics for a Reason

50. That Last Day of Work before a Vacation is Torture, but the Exit is Pure Magic.

51. Parents, SMH.

52. And the pet in “Pet Cemetary”

53. Travel Buddy Memes should always have Pugs

54. When Treat Yo Self becomes Pack Yo Self

55. It was just a Vacation!

56. I’ll Believe it When I see the Plane Ticket Receipt

58. Where is this vacation, Heart Attack City?

59. That Purse is the Truth

60. The Feeling of Victory

61. Seriously, this continent doesn’t want people on it.

62. But I won’t. Even with it.

63. Group Travel Memes Be Like…

64. Joe Biden ::Hearts:: Emily Post

65. Another Punny One

66. Why bring 32 if You Could Justify 50?

67. Another packing meme for you, because the struggle is real.

68. If the point is to make more time for travel, then the answer is always yes. Just trust me.

69. The anticipation is palpable.

70. Jetlag and no cell service are a recipe for disaster.

71. Yeah, because it’s absolute bullshit.

72. But my legs do hurt, so…

73. It’s about priorities, Debra.

74. Oh, I thought you said to pack matching…

75. I would be dead, just in a bar somewhere.

76. How about if it’s me?

77. Death by email is a real thing, right?

78. Moms always worry, but there are ways to use it to your advantage.

79. How I feel the day before a vacation:

80. Different emotions for different experiences.

81. Raccoons should be in every Vacation Meme, like ever

82. Wach out for the Vacation Over-Sharer

83. Don’t mess with a flight attendant before they’ve had their coffee

84. Which is more annoying: talking about study abroad or memes about study abroad?

85. The Over-Planner might actually be worse than the Over-Sharer

86. Unless You have a Peanut Allergy…

87.  I Like to Travel for the New Cultural Experiences

88. When Your Bank Account is Incorrect…

89. Business Travel is Not Fun Travel, and You Can’t Convince me that It Is

90. Those subtitles sure are helpful.

91. Pun Memes are Fun Memes

92. And that’s exactly why I stopped telling non-travel people about my travel plans.

93. Instagrammers these days be like:

94. another one for the road (trip meme).

95. Yup, 100% accurate.

96. Travel Planner? I hardly knew her!

97. I just want that Jennifer Anniston Sky Bar situation

98. it’s only polite.

99. He propably saved $30 doing it this way.

100. But when it is, that’s a whole new kind of trip to take.

101. And finally, #RelationshipGoals

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12 Funny Road Trip Memes That Totally Capture What It’s Like to Travel With Kids

These hilarious memes show what it’s really like to hit the open road with the family.

When you head out on a road trip with a car full of kids (or heck, even just one), you can never predict what’s going to happen—except that there are sure to be a few squabbles mixed in with the good memories. But those moments are usually the ones that we look back on and laugh at, and they definitely make for funny road trip memes. Whether you’ve taken one cross-country road trip or a dozen, we have a feeling you'll identify with these hilarious memes.

???????? Via @closetoclassy A post shared by Mummy McMumface (@mummymcmumface) on Mar 27, 2018 at 7:48pm PDT

Everybody out of the car! The next rest stop isn't for hours.

????via @unicornmoms A post shared by Mummy McMumface (@mummymcmumface) on Jan 14, 2018 at 1:08am PST

Laugh silently, you don't want to encourage them!

1st day back at school is always a bit hit and miss..... #schoolday #schoolrun #Schoolkids #kids #children #schoolchild #mum #mummy #mumlife #mummylife #parenting #parentingmeme #meme #kidsmeme #humour #parentinghumour #funny #FitMumFormula A post shared by PollyannaHale -WeightlossCoach (@pollyannahale) on Jan 3, 2018 at 11:59pm PST

We will leave without you. (Empty threat maybe, but it will work at least the first few times.)

#currently via @motherplaylist A post shared by Mummy McMumface (@mummymcmumface) on Dec 22, 2017 at 11:24am PST

It's 9 p.m. somewhere—and you're going to bed now.

Happens all the time! (Follow @therealramblinma ) • #kids #toddlers #parenting #parentingquotes #momlife #dadlife #toddlerlife #drivingwithkids #lol #funny #jokes #laugh #babble A post shared by Jess McBride (@mommysaidshh) on Mar 31, 2018 at 4:51am PDT

If only moms could grow a few more arms.

#momlife #drivingwithkids #parenting A post shared by Sensory Pets (@sensory_pets) on Mar 19, 2018 at 3:47pm PDT

Can you guys just look for cool license plates? I'm a little busy.

I’m so luck to live in a place with nonstop traffic.... #momlife #drivingwithkids #traffic A post shared by Jenny Cioto (@jjustduckie) on Mar 7, 2018 at 1:45pm PST

Suddenly having kids in diapers again doesn't sound so bad.

Motherhood ???? driving with kids ???????? #canyouguysstoptalkingthisismyjam #musicwithkids #drivingwithkids #drivingismyonlypeacetime ???? A post shared by Vanessa (@nessa.bucky.val) on Nov 4, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

Early Madonna never gets old.

"Two trailer park girls go round the outside, round the outside, round the outside..." ???????? A post shared by The Inner West's Play Centre! (@tumblesplayhouse) on Sep 27, 2017 at 6:02pm PDT

Obviously it's the radio-friendly version.

Truth #catchie #momboss #carseatcover #momblogger #momlife #momcar #drivingwithkids #car #carhack #catchie #carseat #babygear #babyshower #babygirl #momofboys #momofmultiples #dadsofinstagram #dad #parentingwin #parenthood #forwardfacing #rearfacing #toddlerlife #toddlers #toddlersofig A post shared by Catchie Concepts (@catchie_concepts) on Feb 11, 2017 at 9:37am PST

Parallel parking is cake compared to merging onto a highway with a screaming toddler.

#drivingwithkids #arewethereyet? #killmenow A post shared by Rachel (@rachmeadows_x) on Oct 30, 2016 at 5:11am PDT

This is a road trip, kids! The drive is part of the experience.

Do you let your kids eat in the car? We weren’t allowed to eat in the car growing up - curious what other moms think about this topic. Share your thoughts below ???????? #kidsincars #messycars #momlife #growingupwillis #realtalkmonday A post shared by Amy Willis ???? Growing up Willis (@growingupwillis) on Mar 12, 2018 at 11:50am PDT

Wait, they haven't eaten cheddar crackers since…last summer!?!

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37 Funny Road Trip Memes for a Laughter-Filled Journey

Are you ready to hit the open road and create unforgettable memories? Maybe even dance ? There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a road trip, where the possibilities seem endless and the adventure lies just beyond the horizon. And what better way to enhance your journey than with a collection of hilarious and relatable road trip memes?

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your first expedition, these humorous snapshots perfectly capture the joy, challenges, and unforgettable moments that come with exploring the world on four wheels . So buckle up and get ready for a laughter-filled ride as we delve into a compilation of funny road trip memes that will have you nodding your head in agreement and laughing out loud along the way!

1) Let the road trip memes begin!

“Going on a road trip with your besties like…Can I use the charger now? Deborah, did you eat all the snacks? I think I missed the exit.”

2) Living life in the fast lane with road trip memes!

“I don’t always pass slow drivers but when I do, I check to see if they look as stupid as they drive.”

3) Funny road trip memes that answer the question, “Are we there yet?”

“Are we there yet? Are we there yet? How about now?”

4) Enjoying road trip memes with the fam.

“Babe, I know. I’ll miss you too. But Mom and Dad are taking me on a road trip.”

5) Waking up to a fresh dose of road trip memes!

“When you’ve been asleep for the whole trip and somebody says, ‘We’re here.'”

6) When you inhale the snacks.

“Buys $80 worth of road trip snacks. Eats them all in first 20 minutes.”

7) When you need to lookup the meaning of “Road head lane”…

“Let’s clear this up one last time. Passing lane. Travel lane. Road head lane. Exit lane.”

8) When you have to also hear non-stop dad jokes in the car.

“Dads. State line signs on a road trip.”

9) When someone says, “Road trip!”

“Did someone say road trip?”

10) Road trip memes only people from Texas will understand.

“Europeans: I drove forty minutes to the Netherlands for some groceries and then I popped into Germany to see some of my relatives before driving back home. Americans: I was in Texas, I drove for nine hours, now I’m still in Texas…”

11) When road signs are misleading.

“Fancy 4-star motel. Somehow I doubt that.”

12) When you’re the master of holding it in.

“When you finally stop to pee on your road trip.”

13) When you’re traveling on a budget.

“When your girl wants to see London, Italy, and Paris but you’re on a budget…”

14) When you ask directions from an old friend.

“Are we going the right way Yoda? Off course, we are.”

15) Funny Road trip memes only parents will understand.

“When you have to move your kid’s car seat into another car.”

16) When you start questioning your life choices.

“Holidays as a couple vs Holidays with kids.”

17) When you need a vacation.

“I get emotionally attached to the cars ahead of me on long road trips.”

18) When you’re doing your best.

“When you’re in the backseat desperately trying to be part of the front seat conversation.”

19) When you agree with the first rule of buying road trip snacks.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9-year-old was given $100.”

20) Road trip memes when you’re traveling with kids.

“Me: Hey, do you need to go potty? Kid: No.”

21) When you call shotgun.

“Oh boy, did you say road trip?”

22) When you’re planning a road trip in Canada.

“Ok, we dug out the car, now what?”

23) When you wish you were an only child.

“When you’re on a road trip and your sibling’s being hyper as [censored]. Then you realize you have seven more hours to go.”

24) When you like to pack lightly.

“Me packing 56 outfits for a three-day weekend.”

25) The reality of road trip memes.

“Road trips: Expectation vs Reality.”

26) When it’s your first road trip.

“Road trip!”

27) When you read the rules for any road trip.

“Rules for any road trip. The driver: Drive, focus on the road, don’t kill us. Shotgun: Stay awake, have mad DJ skills, and navigate so hard. Back seat: Snack distributor in chief, remind front seat people that bathrooms exist, and nap like a boss.”

28) When you’re playing games on the road.

“Stuck in the alphabet game? QXYZ. You’re welcome.”

29) When you take your first road trip together.

“Let’s test the limits of our love by taking a short road trip together.”

30) Road trip memes only fans of Tim Hortons will understand.

“The first stop of every road trip in Canada.”

31) When you’re not sure what you’re getting into.

“Road trip with kids?? Trust me, it will be fun.”

32) Road trip memes that make you feel better.

“I was having a [censored] day. And then I saw this. I feel a lot better now.”

33) When you can’t wait to get there.

“Are we there yet?”

34) When you forget your luggage.

“When you arrive at a hotel and you realize you forgot your bag: Oh no.”

35) Funny road trip memes for cat lovers.

“I will turn this car around, dammit.”

36) When your kids love snacks.

“When you think your car is clean but then you have to move a car seat.”

37) When you’re a good parent.

“When your kid says something mean to their sibling but it was funny: I’ll allow it.”

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26 Travel Memes That Will Make You Laugh in 2022

If you’re a frequent traveler I’m guessing you’re also a fan of funny travel memes.

As frequent travelers, we often find ourselves in amusing and precarious situations. Many of which can be perfectly summed up in a great travel meme. 

So just for fun, I’ve put together this list of the 25 Best Travel Memes on the Internet. You’ll find inspirational travel memes, airline travel memes, social media travel memes, and many more.

Best Travel Memes 2022

All travel memes and journey quotes for this article have been sourced from the internet. The original source for each image is identified where possible.

1. No children travel meme

This is my personal favorite travel meme. It describes my life perfectly.

I don’t have kids so I don’t have to worry about family responsibilities when planning to travel. I’ll go wherever the cheap flights will take me and try to never miss out on a good flight deal.

2. Hotel travel meme

This is one of the most hilarious travel memes I’ve found.

I don’t tend to mess with housekeeping much, but I have to admit this is really funny.

I’ve actually worked in housekeeping before, many, many years ago. I’ve seen some things. But definitely nothing like this.

3. Airplane travel meme

Agreed! There’s something relaxing about flying and looking down on the world below. 

Funny travel quotes like this also perfectly sum up how I feel about flying. I love being away from everything, not knowing anybody, and just having this time to myself.

I’ll listen to a good book or podcast and just enjoy the quiet. You can’t go anywhere until the plane lands, so you might as well make the most of it.

Does anybody else find flying therapeutic?

4. Group travel plans meme

I think this travel meme sums up everybody’s experience when planning a trip with friends.

At least until we learn to stop asking people to join us beforehand. Now I just tell people my plans after I’ve booked my trip.

If they want to join, great! if not, they can stay home. 

I also love how the pics in this travel meme include dogs! Dogs are the perfect recipe for a funny vacation meme.

5. Packing travel meme

This is one of my favorite funny travel memes going around on social media. I think it’s one we can all relate to.

Personally, I buy lots of clothes I never end up wearing, mostly because I’m a terrible shopper.

Yes somehow these clothes always end up in my suitcase. It’s amazing how that works sometimes.  

6. Airline baggage policy travel meme

How perfect is this funny travel meme?

Airline baggage policies often both amuse and infuriate me, mostly because many are a bit ridiculous and don’t make much sense.

I do understand the airlines need to make up for the cost of low ticket prices somehow, but I feel they could do a better job explaining their convuluted baggage policies.

Not all airlines are bad at this, but some certainly are.

I think many also miss that the weight limits are not because the plane will be too heavy, but because the airline is limiting the weight of the bags for baggage handlers.

You wouldn’t want to be lifing 100 pound suitcases all day either. Keeping them closer to 50 pounds is safer for the staff moving your bags on and off the airplane.

7. Water at the airport travel meme

This has happened to me too many times. I’ve since learned to bring a refillable bottle in my carry on.

I can’t imagine how much money this has saved me in just the past year. Now if I could just remember to buy chewing gum before I get to the airport. 

To be totally honest though, while I may not be spending money on bottled water at the airport, I sure don’t seem to have a problem spending money on wine at the airport. Who’s with me?

8. Carry on bags travel meme

I’ve seen this a million times as well.

Fortunately, I usually manage to squeeze my bag in somewhere in the overhead bin. 

It always makes me wonder how some people have so many items when the airlines’s baggage policy states each passenger gets one carry on.

I’m starting to think people just hide their bags when they go to the counter for check in.

9. Airplane boarding meme

Some people take FOREVER in the aisle. I don’t even understand how whatever they’re doing could possibly take that long.

Do they not see the line behind them?

Seriously though, can someone explain this to me?

10. Reclining airplane seat meme

I’ve never been one to recline my seat on an airplane because it doesn’t make the flight any more comfortable.

I also don’t want to squish the person behind me.

Like everybody else, I hate it when the person in front of me reclines their seat. For some reason, this always happens when I’m watching a movie or eating.

Why someone would recline their seat during meal service is beyone me, but it happens. If you paid for your seat on the plane, you can recline it if you wish. It’s really not that big of a deal. I’m usually just happy to be on a plane in the first place.

11. Southwest Airlines meme

I love how seriously some folks take the boarding situation on Southwest Airlines.

I never really put much thought into it other than to ensure I check in right away to get a good boarding position.

I’ve definitely overheard some squabbles between passengers before though. This usually seems to happen when someone tries saving a seat for someone else who hasn’t been able to board yet.

I don’t really get why people insist on doing this. It’s not the end of the world if you don’t get to sit by your friend or partner during a flight.

And if it is such a big deal, why didn’t you just pay the $20 for the first boarding group? Makes no sense to me.

As for me, I head to the back of the plane to grab a window seat and silently hope no one sits next to me.

12. Reward points travel meme

Gotta love The Office…and travel reward points. 

I don’t know about you, but I always make my purchases using a credit card that gets me points for travel.

I personally use the Chase Sapphire and a few Marriott rewards credit cards. I use the Sapphire for airfare and the Marriott cards for my hotels. It works out perfectly.

If you don’t already have a good travel rewards credit card or business travel rewards card, I strongly encourage you to get one. Use it for all your daily purchases, you’d be surprised how quicly those points add up.

Just be sure to pay it off in full each month. The reward points are no longer worth it if you’re paying hundreds of dollars in interest fees to carry a balance.

But if you can handle the card responsibly, say hello to free flights and hotels.

13. Airplane boarding travel meme

Any meme with John Goodman makes my list. 

Plus vacation memes about people blocking the airplane aisle are so accurate. I don’t understand this aspect of traveling by plane.

When I’m boarding a plane I usually feel awkward if people are waiting behind me to pass. So much so that I’ll do whatever I can to limit my time in the aisle.

If I’m taking longer that a few seconds, I’ll usually just step out of the aisle to let other pass if there’s room to do so. Not sure why everybody doesn’t do this.

Also, what’s up with people waiting until they board the plane to start digging things out of their carry on roller bag? Why? Just why?

14. The summer tourist vacation meme

My own reaction is similar. I live in Los Angeles and know that certain areas of the city are just off limits come summer.

I’m talking about you Santa Monica and Hollywood Blvd. 

Even when I make my travel plans I consider the possible crowds for the destination I want to visit. I usually avoid Europe entirely in the summer. Not only are there too many tourists, but the prices are way too high.

I’d much rather travel in the spring and fall when everybody else is back at work. You wouldn’t believe all the deals you can get by opting for off season travel destinations .

15. The Alpaca Road Trip Meme s

Every list of funny travel memes needs an alpaca road trip meme. Plus, this one shows the true spirit of a road trip.

Road trips are best when they’re spontaneous, with the right people who are down for anything.

16. Waiting for my friends to travel meme

People often ask me when we’re going to travel together?

I used to entertain these comments with destination ideas and time frames. Now I just respond by suggesting they let me know when they’re ready to book the trip.

This is usually the end of the conversation. I think many people just like to talk about traveling, but don’t really have any intention of doing it. 

17. Always posting on social media travel meme

We all have that friend who has to post every single photo they take on Facebook. You know the one.

18. Parents traveling without you meme

Many of us can relate to this in one way or another, whether it be travel or something else. It always seems your parents start doing cool things after you’ve grown up and moved out.

19. Covid Travel Meme

So many of us had travel plans this year that were cancelled. I know some of us handled it better than others. Here’s to hoping we’re out of this soon.

20. I wish I was quarantined in Paris travel meme

This was absolutely me for the majority of the pandemic. I live in a suburb of Los Angeles and would have given anything to be stuck somewhere more interesting.

21. Airlines travel meme

I’ve only done this once, and never again. Unless I find a spectacular deal, I much prefer to pay a little extra for more comfort and convenience these days.

22. Cruise Travel Memes

I don’t think anyone had it worse during Covid than the cruise industry. I have no idea how they plan to operate again, but I’m sure things will be interesting when they do.

23. When your mom is always worried travel meme

I absolutely relate to this one. No matter where on the planet I go, my mom is always worried about the safety of the destination.

Honestly, most of the destinations I visit are safer than where I live.

24. Airline seating travel memes

In all honesty, it never ceases to amaze me how little room some airlines leave for passengers between the rows. I’m lucky I’m on the small side.

25. Airport Travel Meme

I admit it, I’m definitely guilty of this one. I’m excited to be at the airport and traveling, but also bored at the same time. It’s a difficult situation.

26. Bank account travel meme

When your travel dreams are bigger than your bank account. I feel like this is true for most of us, and it’s definitely true for me.

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20 Best Travel GIFs and Memes to Get You Ready for Adventure

By: Nick Callos

Ready for adventure?

At Frayed Passport, we write lots of articles about being a digital nomad , working abroad , and all the types of travel you can do. Today, we’d thought it would be fun to do a listicle of the best travel gifs and memes.

Whether you’re on your laptop dreaming of travel or on your smartphone en route to the next amazing destination , we have travel gifs and memes to inspire and humor you.

Read on, have a laugh, and get excited for the next big adventure.

5 Best Safe Travels GIFs and Memes

Safe travels gifs and memes are great to send to friends and family as they embark on a trip . Take a look at the top five safe trip and safe travels gifs below.

1. Because nothing says have a wonderful journey like a Snoopy pilot safe travels gif…

2. because travel means no worries (and maintaining proper social distance in the era of covid)…, 3. because the simpsons…, 4. because any list of the best safe travels gifs needs zach galifianakis…, 5. because toy story and mr. and mrs. potato head are awesome and this safe travels meme is just so precious….

That rounds out our list of the best safe travels gifs. Use one of these safe travels gifs the next time a friend goes on a trip and you want to wish them well. It will surely make them smile.

5 Best Road Trip GIFs and Memes

Now that we’ve done the best safe travels gifs, let’s have a little fun with some road trip gifs. As we mentioned in our travel predictions for the 2020s article, the road trip has become much more popular during the pandemic. These road trip gifs and memes will have you starting your car and journeying to your destination in no time.

1. Because any road trip should involve aggressively jamming out to “Bohemian Rhapsody”…

2. because you need this fast & furious gif for when the road trip goes off track…, 3. because every road trip needs the muppets, especially kermit the frog…, 4. because this scene from dexter was incredibly funny, and this question inevitably comes up each road trip…, 5. because you need the right road trip gif to send to friends and family when you arrive, and dumb and dumber delivers….

That finishes our list of the best road trip gifs and memes. Next time you go on a road trip with friends, family, or your partner, send one of these road trip gifs to them before you go. It will put them in a good mood for the trip!

5 Best Travel the World GIFs and Memes

We’ve covered safe travels and road trip GIFs and memes. Now, it’s time for some travel the world gifs. After all, we love long-term global travel here at Frayed Passport and spend a lot of time producing guides on how to live and work anywhere . So, check out these travel around the world gifs and get ready for your next global adventure!

1. Because Let’s Go Luna! has amazing educational content for children, and this travel the world gif will get you ready to learn about other cultures…

2. because princess leia is a hero, and you need the force with you when you travel the world (or galaxy)…, 3. because this kid president gif will have you spinning a globe to discover your next destination…, 4. because nothing could be as fun as traveling the world with spongebob and patrick…, 5. because any list of travel the world gifs needs amelia earhart, the first woman to fly across the atlantic ocean solo….

That concludes our list of the best travel the world gifs. Hopefully, you’re already looking at booking a trip to Europe , the Americas, Africa , Asia or elsewhere after viewing these travel the world gifs.

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5 best holiday travel gifs.

Next up for this article on the best travel gifs is our list of the best holiday travel gifs and memes. Whether you’re heading home for the holidays or going abroad, these holiday travel gifs will have you laughing.

1. Because like Chandler says, “Spring break! Woo-hoo…”

2. because a home alone scene belongs on any list of the best holiday travel gifs…, 3. because this bubly gif captures how great it feels to set up your ‘out of office’ email before a holiday…, 4. because national lampoon’s vacation films are hilarious and every family holiday vacation has this sort of moment…, 5. because this adorable holiday travel gif says it all about returning to work….

That finishes our list of the best holiday travel gifs. Whether you’re traveling to Florida for the new year or backpacking in Central America for spring break, these gifs will put in the mindset for no work and all play.

Let these travel GIFs and memes inspire you to adventure

Now that you’ve looked at the best 20 travel GIFs, how do you feel? Are you ready to plan your next trip?

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Hilarious Family Road Trip Memes you need to survive your next road trip

The road trip is back and bigger than ever this summer and it’s creating all kinds of new family memories. That means it’s time for some fresh road trip memes and we’ve got the goods.

With travel bans and quarantines still in effect traditional air travel is not exactly the most popular option this summer. As such, families are turning to the good old trusty road trip. Yep, the road trip is back. In fact, some predict it could be the only way to have any fun this summer.

I don’t know about you, but thinking about road trips takes me back to the numerous family road trips I had with my family as a kid. They were fun, no doubt, but also super wild at times and fraught with all kinds of interesting, boring and memorable things.

Good times with mom and dad, long stretches of boring highways (have you ever driven across Kansas!?), stinky car farts, bulk purchases of licorice and slim jims, the obligatory “I will pull this car over” statements, along with some epic fights. Good times, right?

When I was a kid, memes were not a thing yet, but now that I’ve had a few kids of my own and taken several road trip with me be the dad getting stressed out, it’s time to do what we do best here at the CBoardingGroup, and make some new memes. Family road trip memes to be specific. Enjoy.

Funny Family Road Trip Memes

Here we go, all the road trip memes you need to kick start your next adventure. Grab your headphones, charge your road trip gadgets , stock up on licorice and beef jerky and get ready.

What road trip would be complete without some epic farts that literally no one will own up to?

It’s weird how whenever we took a road trip every other idiot in the world also was out driving. Bizarre.

I may have eaten my snacks too quickly.

It was all going so well until the traffic hit. Nothing like some traffic to add a little tension to the car like stop and go traffic.

No dad, don’t play those songs. They are horrifying.

When dad comes back to the car with a handful of snacks it’s like yeah, baby.

Oh, this road looks fun, let’s see where it goes. Sound familiar?

You are busted dad. Shouldn’t scoped out that chick at the Starbucks.

Hey kids, check out the once-in-a-lifetime amazing view on the side of the road?

Nah, dad, its boring, and I am in the middle of Wild Kratts right now.

Sigh…

Literally as soon as we pull out from the gas station: I gotta go potty.

I am saying I got them to fight, but I got them to fight. My work is done.

Then the fun begins. Grab the popcorn.

Dads don’t fare too well trips do they? Think about it.

Honey, the speed limit is 65 through here.

When you’ve downloaded an entire season of shows for the road trip but forget your charger. Dangit!

We are driving though. We. Are. Driving. Through.

I am scared dad. I don’t want to drive through Kansas.

“This doesn’t feel like the way, honey,” says Mom. Famous last words.

Not much to see there. Haha…seriously, not much to see.

Can you tell I drove across Kansas on a road trip as a kid? It kinda sucked.

That was close. He literally pulled the car over, but I didn’t die. So that’s a win.

I may have gone too far. This isn’t going to be fun.

Cool story dad. Super. Cool. Tell us another one.

Is it not healthy to eat 17 slim jims? Asking for a friend.

Why is everyone losing their minds? You literally bought me 17 slim jims. What did you think was going to happen?

Yeah, I’m out dad. Don’t care about the time you drove through Nebraska with your dad.

He’s two years old. It will be fun. Let’s go on a road trip. Famous last words.

Literally say anything on day 4 and dad’s libel to lose his mind.

What’s worse than bed head? Road Trip hair.

OMG, had to pee so bad. Like for the last 2 hours, dad.

The car smells like farts. It’s already burning oil. Parents in 2 fights already. This is fine.

Go on dad. This story is great. No, I am serious. Tell me more….

Cell phone dies…now what!? Nooooooooo

This road trip is boring, dad. What am I gonna do for the next four hours.

I guess we won’t stop for that bathroom. Or that one. Nope, not that one either.

Seriously, though, are we there yet?

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100++ Hilarious Road Trip Memes and Cartoons Speaking Truth About Family Travel

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Huge collection of absolutely hilarious family road trip memes, jokes, funny quotes, and cartoons to cheer you up while traveling with your spouse and kids. So True!

Road trips are one of the very best forms of adventure travel. You go to places you would never visit traveling via an airplane, enjoy the fantastic world of the great outdoors on your own schedule, and you get to know your family on a much more intimate level. But have you ever found yourself in an unexpected or funny situation while on a family road trip? That face-palm feeling you’d have, or that non-stop laughing spree? You’d wish you could make a road trip meme or a funny cartoon of it! We come across these meme-worthy moments and ridiculous jokes on almost every road trip! So we’ve decided to make a collection of our favorites! Dear road trip enthusiasts, you will not be disappointed! 

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Let's Go On A Road Trip!

Many times when we are stuck at work, only thoughts of an upcoming vacation can keep us going.. We are ready for that vacation.

Yet with most of international boarders remaining closed, road trips and staycations seem to be the only option for family travel. So are we, REALLY ready for THIS type of vacation?

Road trips can be so much fun! Yet car travel, especially with family, requires a great deal of preparation.

If that alone is not enough, COVID-related restrictions are making family road trips so much more difficult. Here is a road trip meme that describes what I am talking about perfectly!

If THAT is not enough also, let me ask you: are you planning to take a road trip with your kids?!! I could not stop laughing at the next road trip meme about travel with kids!

Our readers who have kids know right away why that poor cat was so scared. For those of you who do not have kids, let me explain.

These before and after kids funny memes describe it perfectly!

You may also want to check out our other funny meme and humour collections:  60++ Absolutely Hilarious Homeschool Memes, Jokes & Cartoons for Moms 60++ Hilarious Hiking & Camping Memes You Absolutely Have To See 50++ Hilarious Travel Memes and Jokes To Cheer You Up During Covid19 Pandemic our entire collection of family fun is HERE

Once you have kids – everything changes. Everything. Road trips with kids are very different.

Here is a funny cartoon on the lengths parents are prepared to go only not to take their kids on a road trip with them!

However if you ask a child if they want to go on a road trip… the following road trip meme is absolutely hilarious!

Well.. maybe some kids are not that excited after-all..

How to Properly Prepare for a Road Trip Memes

Most of the road trips happen in summer of course. However in some parts of Canada summer can be like…

Step 1: consolidate all kids car seats in one car. …and every mother everywhere is like…

Step 2: Get snacks! Lot's of snacks! It doesn't matter how old you are, buying snacks for a road trip should always look like an unsupervised 9-year-old was given a $100 hilarious road trip joke.

Step 3: learn the road trip car rules – best summed up in the next meme

Also, let's get clear on the highway rules.. one last time.

All done? Let's pack! I personally absolutely adore this alpaca road trip meme!

Your Funny Road Trip Packing Guide

Now.. how to pack for a family road trip to ensure you are not a copy of a cartoon?

Tip 1: Make sure to pack it light.

Tip 2: Clean your car and make sure to leave enough space at the back …well for your kids of course! Otherwise your car can join the list of the perfect family road trip memes!

Tip 3: No need to bring absolutely everything with you! There are large chain stores all across North America and Europe. You can always make a shopping stop.

yeah… I laughed so hard at the Family Car Guys Be Like road trip meme!

Well.. but what's going on here?!

On the Road Family Driving Experience Memes

Are you finally packed and morally prepared for the road trip of your life?! Get ready for surprises! Kids have many!

Don't forget not to eat beans before your road trip!

Otherwise that moment when someone farts in the car will become a popular road trip meme 🙂

Road Trip Tip: make sure to have good navigation and load your destination in advance. However I agree with this road trip meme: one does not simply do a road trip without getting lost! LOL

You'll be surprised, but I still sometimes see people relying on paper maps on many of my own family road trips. How? Why? Life before Google Maps road trip meme sums it up.

Road Trip Tip: try to have at least two drivers in the car. Here is a road trip cartoon that explains it.

But when you tell your wife on a road trip you're tired and ready to switch drivers…

At some point she's gotta take the wheel. Every man has this look when his wife is driving – road trip meme.

What do you do in the car for so long?

What do you even do on those road trips? How do you entertain each other? Road trip cartoon: My family's favourite road trip game is called “heated argument”.

Men, beware, your spouses are sneaky! Get into heated argument with my husband on a summer road trip – turn on his seat heater when he's not looking meme 🙂

Guess who desperately wants to be a part of your conversation?!

Fights can happen for any reason. Wrong music mixtape? easy!

Maybe it is best sometimes to turn a deaf ear on what your kids are listening to!

Speaking about kids: they ARE listening! I realized I might have a road rage problem – road trip meme

Road Trip Tip: you gotta keep it all together whatever it takes. you're a family after-all. Here is a great road trip cartoon situation that you definitely want to avoid.

Most times on long road trips you have to be creative to pass time. Whenever I was on a long road trip, I used to imagine there was a little man running alongside me, dodging obstacles – joke 🙂 Thankfully there are many road trip kids activities you can choose from nowadays!

But most of the time the whole family is trying to fall asleep. The driver is like naaahhh… Let me play you the song of my people!

Depending on where you are travelling through, even dogs can fall asleep.

Road trips are definitely not a glamorous way of travel..

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The Hard Truth About Travel With Kids – Road Trip Memes & Cartoons

Here comes the juice stuff: road trips with kids meme and cartoon collection. Having a toddler of my own and travelling with him all over, I could not stop laughing at these road trip jokes!

Every single thing done with the kid is a challenge. It all starts way before you leave. This “Get your child into a car seat” road trip cartoon sums it up perfectly.

Sometimes I wish things were easier…

Easy on the car seat buckle pressure! Kids are people too. LOL. Just look at his poor face!

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“And then they expected a baby to sleep in the car seat” funny road trip meme

Some parents get creative to make their baby sleep… but does it really work?!

I am sure you've been through these situations so many times: your baby cries throughout the entire road trip and finally falls asleep two blocks away from your destination. Whyyyyyy…?!!!!!

Or, probably worse: you baby sleeps all through the entire road trip only to be up all night when parents are trying to catch some sleep. Frankly, I'd rather have it hte other way around.

But what if your kids are older? Road trip meme: The look on my face when my kids fight in the car.

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Good Road Trip Joke: on a road trip with my dad when I was young, he pulls out a diet pepsi and opens it. I yell “don't drink and drive!” and knock it out of his hand. LOL

The entire road trip with your kids in one infographic cartoon:

“Are we there yet?” cute road trip meme.

Nope. Not there yet. But then we discover….. I find this family road trip cartoon both hilarious and a learning lesson.

Your Funny Road Trip Dining Guide

Road trips are not just about driving. You gotta eat. Here is “dining out with children summer-up in one photo” hilarious road trip meme

Many parents would rather eat gas station food than have a seat-down at a restaurant with their kids. I can totally understand this attitude.

Some cars are better equipped for gas station dinners than others…

The alternative: eating right in your car.

Like this post if you are a Canadian, like we are! Tim Hortons forever.

Well, some of us do try to eat healthy. Excellent road trip food joke by a healthy mom 🙂 Nice try mom!

Yet, food is always fun and is always the subject of so many road trip jokes!

Did you know our cars have a built-in taco holder?!

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Tacos on a road trip? Do you want to risk your marriage? Seriously? LOL

Yet some cars are even equipped with a perfect grill device! Hit a deer? You can eat it right then and there – sorry, this road trip joke is dark.

Many times road trips with family do indeed test your relationship, and all you want at the end of the day is a good drink. Trust me, I am Russian.

Road Trip Bathroom Breaks

So you think road trip food is funny? Wait for it! Here come road trip bathroom jokes and memes!

…and it always happens as you just pulled out of the rest stop.

..or if you are in the middle of nowhere. This “we have a problem Captain” road-trip mama is so funny!

Well, at least babies have diapers on. Sometimes I wish diapers were mandatory for all on family road trips. Love the Rock in this road trip baby bathroom meme!

What do you usually do if your kids need to use the bathroom on a road trip and you are stuck in traffic? Ideas? Share in comments!

We all had this feeling when you reach the end of a long road trip with no rest stops… you are like:

Where do we sleep on a road trip?

“Are we nearly there yet?” and everyone laughed! But no. There was still 89 minutes left. “Are we there yet” road trip joke.

I find the smoking in the car road trip meme appalling. Yet including it here still as an example of what NOT to do on your road trip. Smoking is bad for you by the way.

When the family is finally tired and starts looking for an accommodation.

Finding a good hotel in the middle of nowhere can be tricky. There is an abundance of really weird ones for sure. Just look at this clown motel. Would you stay here?! No way!

What is ti with kids and pools anyways? “New hotel with kids pool just opened?” road trip meme.

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Have you ever worked at a hotel? I can totally get this manager who decided “no, thank you”.

This kids at a hotel road trip meme sums it up.

‘Cmon, parents are people too! everyone needs a break on a road trip if only to check a favourite Facebook page or a YouTube Channel.

Camping? Anyone?

An alternative to staying at a hotel (or if you got kicked out of one) would be to go camping!!! By the way, check out our collection of hilarious camping and hiking memes.

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Camping with a baby expectation vs reality – funny road trip meme.

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What wildlife thinks.. – camping road trip cartoon

Yet if you get creative, you can keep your kids entertained and clean your car at the same time. Whoever had created this road trip car-washing idea meme is a genius!

…and finally there comes the time when you get your kids asleep and can spend a little bit of time on yourself… what do you usually do?

Honestly, I go to sleep! instantly! LOL

“Houston, We Have A Problem” Road Trip Memes

Now let's switch gears and talk about what common problems you might expect during your epic road trip.

Speeding. Simply don't speed. I absolutely love the road trip joke below.

Yes, definitely slow down when you see a cop. Even if everyone in your car needs to use the bathroom urgently. You'll waste a lot of time if they pull you over.

Can't stop laughing at the rock-paper-scissors joke!

Things you can see on the road. You'll be surprised.

Road Trip Tip: make sure your car is in perfect condition before your hit the road.

It sucks when your car breaks down on your road trip.

Most common problem on any road trip is a flat tire, so you should have a plan.

Do you even know how to change a tire?.. I don't. The following baby changing tire meme says it all.

Totally valid argument. LOL.

Love this family's plan! Need to make sure to pack some duct tape on my next road trip!

…And When You're Finally Back

Oh… family road trips can be so exhausting… No wonter there are so many road trip memes, cartoon and jokes floating around.

When I get back from a road trip, I need three things. A good long hot shower.

To return to my normal diet.

…and a weekend long sleep.

Travelling with kids is hard, there is no doubt.

Sometimes I am glad I only have one child, although they say it is easier with two or three.

Yet, [most] road trips are so much fun! Road trips are the perfect way to really connect with everyone in your family on an intimate level, to see places you would never see from a plane, to experience adventure. We bring back lots of memories, lots of photos and lots of stories to tell.

No matter how hard it can be for us as parents, family road trips are some of the brightest childhood memories our kids would have. Ask yourself. I certainly remember many of them. I do not remember where we went, what we did, how we fought, what we ate… but I definitely remember how they made me feel – as a strong part of my family that loves to adventure together.

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Road Trip! Go See These Endangered Species Murals

‘Tis the season for long drives to visit extended family and long-time friends. Inevitably, you’ll have to make a pitstop. You could stop at the roadside gas station or you could stretch your legs while taking in some beautiful artwork. Across California, artists have painted murals featuring endangered species. Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by visiting one of these murals – some make a great selfie spot! Tag your pic #ESA50. Here’s a few to add to your road trip route.   

Marbled murrelet

Backside of 280 E Street (Intersection of US 101 South and Samoa Boulevard), Arcata, CA 

Stretching more than 250 feet, a mural in the California coastal town of Arcata painted by artist Lucas Thornton features the  marbled murrelet, a seabird listed as threatened under the ESA. About the size of a chubby robin, the marbled murrelet can be found from Canada to California. Its numbers are dwindling due to low reproductive rates and loss of nesting habitat. The Service is working with partners to monitor populations of the bird and look for ways to help its populations recover.

Western snowy plover 

830 S Street, Sacramento, CA

The tall buildings in downtown Sacramento don’t exactly conjure up images of shorebirds, but the Western snowy plover is the star of a wall on the corner of The Nature Conservancy’s office. The shorebird is only about 6 inches long, and its thin dark bill, pale brown to gray back and white belly help it blend in with the coastal sand dunes it calls home. Invasive grasses and ice plant have taken over many of the sand dunes along the California coast, giving coverage to predators that prey on the birds, including coyotes, foxes, and domestic cats and dogs. Several dedicated organizations and volunteer groups are working to improve nesting habitat for the bird by restoring the dunes and removing the invasive plants. These efforts also help build the resilience of the sand dunes as rising sea levels threaten shorelines and habitat. This mural is part of the Audubon Mural Project, which aims to bring visibility to birds that are impacted by climate change climate change Climate change includes both global warming driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns. Though there have been previous periods of climatic change, since the mid-20th century humans have had an unprecedented impact on Earth's climate system and caused change on a global scale. Learn more about climate change . The mural was painted by Jonathan Martinez in collaboration with Audubon California and Wide Open Walls.

San Francisco garter snake

5400 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA

Slithering down one of Emeryville’s main streets, an incredibly realistic looking San Francisco garter snake pops from a building wall. Painted by artist Sonny Sundancer, the San Francisco garter snake mural captures the snake’s rich colors of red, bright greenish-blue, black and cream. Due to its beautiful coloring, one of the biggest threats to the species is illegal trapping and sale in the pet trade. The snake is listed as endangered.

Western monarch butterfly

455 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA

Have you ever seen a 50-foot-tall monarch butterfly? Now you can! The monarch, which is currently a candidate species for listing, is seen softly landing on a California poppy on the side of a building in San Francisco. Each year, Western monarch butterflies travel from the Rocky Mountains to the California coast. It takes four generations of butterflies to complete its entire life cycle, which includes this 1,000-mile journey – quite a feat for any creature, let alone a butterfly! This mural, known as “Le Papillon,” is part of the Migrating Mural series that showcases species in the places where their migration routes intersect with the human world. The mural was designed and developed by artists Jane Kim and Thayer Walker as part of a collaboration Veritas, Bay Area art studio Ink Dwell and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. This building also contains a smaller mural and artwork on the entryway to the building and garage featuring some of the 34 species of butterflies found around San Francisco.    

Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep

Multiple locations on the Highway 395 Corridor in California (Lone Pine Airport in Lone Pine, Mount Williamson Hotel in Independence, and Sage to Summit in Bishop)

Heading to the eastern part of California? Highway 395 provides breathtaking views of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada range where endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep roam. The historical range of this subspecies of bighorn sheep stretches from Olancha Peak in the south to Sonora Pass in the north. These bighorn sheep live at elevations ranging from 4,000-14,000 feet and have adapted to live in harsh mountain conditions. Predation, environmental factors and concern of disease transmission from domestic sheep pose challenges to the species' recovery. Catching a glimpse of these alpine dwellers is quite rare, but luckily, there are a few murals of the sheep painted by artist Jane Kim along the 395 corridor to enjoy: Lone Pine Airport in Lone Pine, The Mount Williamson Hotel in Independence and Sage to Summit in Bishop. The artwork is also part of the Migrating Mural project and was funded by the Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Foundation.   

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Baseball Set for Road Trip to Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Rutgers baseball is on the road once again this week for a three-game series at Indiana. It is the team's first trip to Bloomington since 2019. 

Game one is set for a 6 p.m. first pitch on Friday evening, followed by a 2 p.m. start on Saturday and an 11 a.m. finale on Sunday which will be broadcast nationally on BTN.

Rutgers is coming off a series on the road to Iowa. 

The Scarlet Knights bounced back with a dominant 15-0 midweek win at home over St. John's on Tuesday.

The Hoosiers are 7-5 in the Big Ten and most recently won two-of-three on the road over Minnesota.

Friday and Saturday's games will be streamed on Big Ten Plus, with Sunday's game set for BTN with Jack Kizer (PxP) and Scott Pose (Analyst) on the call. 

Fans can also follow along on X ( @RutgersBaseball ) for live updates. Live stats will be available here .

Series History Rutgers is 9-13 all-time against Indiana, including a 7-9 mark in Big Ten games. The teams did not play in 2023, while the Scarlet Knights won all four games against the Hoosiers in 2022, including a 14-2 run-rule victory in the Big Ten Tournament. Last Time Out

Rutgers was swept on the road last weekend at Iowa. Justin Sinibaldi delivered another quality start on Friday night, but it wasn't enough in the 8-1 defeat. On the weekend, freshman Ty Doucette hit two home runs and drove in four runs.

In Tuesday's midweek game, RU shut out St. John's 15-0 behind an eight-run first inning and quality pitching across the board. 

Left Side, Strong Side 

The Scarlet Knights boast one of the top left sides of the infield in the entire country. SS Josh Kuroda-Grauer (#5) and 3B Tony Santa Maria (#13) are both ranked among the best at their respective positions by D1Baseball.com at the midpoint of the season.

Kuroda-Grauer was named to the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List and a Midseason First Team All-American by Perfect Game . 

The duo has been the engine that powers RU's Big-Ten best offense and have the numbers to back it up. 

Kuroda-Grauer is batting .440 to lead the Big Ten and rank fourth in the country. His 65 hits lead the country. His 105 total bases, 17 doubles and 20 stolen bases are all second in the Big Ten.

After missing 2023 with injury, Santa Maria ranks among the Big Ten's best with 45 runs (third), 85 total bases (fifth), 10 home runs (sixth), 42 RBI (sixth) and 16 hit-by-pitches (third).

Rotation Continuity

After having to replace the entire starting rotation in back-to-back seasons, Rutgers has enjoyed continuity on the mound in 2024. 

Justin Sinibaldi and Christian Coppola have started every weekend game this season.

Sinibaldi has five outings of seven-plus innings, has gone eight-plus in three of his last seven stars and was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week after a shutout against UConn. He has eight quality starts this season and has five in a row.

Coppola was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week in February after a six-inning, nine-strikeout performance at Old Dominion and earned the win against UConn with 5.2 innings, three runs and six strikeouts.

Right Side Breakout

The right side of the RU infield has enjoyed a pair of breakout seasons thus far. Senior Cameron Love is having a career year in his final season on the Banks. His .333 average is third on the team, while his 17 extra-base hits are third and he already has a career high with three home runs.

True freshman Ty Doucette has emerged after missing 10 games with injury. His eight home runs are already second-most on the team and his 37 RBIs trail only Kuroda-Grauer and Santa Maria.

Staff Updates Head Coach Steve Owens announced a number of changes to his staff ahead of the 2024 season. Mike Garza was promoted to hitting coach after serving two years as a volunteer assistant.  With the NCAA increasing the number of full-time assistant coaches from two to three, Owens added Danny Bethea to the staff from St. John's. In his role, Bethea works with the team's catchers, offense and will coach first base.  Jack Arend also joined the staff as the Director of Player Development, where he oversees video and data collection while also running camps and clinics.  Depth Behind the Dish RU has a number of quality options at the catcher position for 2024. Hugh Pinkney returns after making 48 starts at catcher and designated hitter last season, hitting .267 with 12 extra-base hits and a .716 OPS in his true freshman season. JD Jones joins the catching corps as a transfer from Miami and provides a veteran presence. True freshman Jackson Natili is primed for a big career "On the Banks" and factors in as well. Infield Experience Rutgers returns at least a full season of starting experience at every infield spot, with Jordan Sweeney (108), Kuroda-Grauer (105), Cameron Love (63) and Santa Maria (60) combining for 376 starts for RU.  Outfield Options Trevor Cohen represents the lone returning starter in the RU outfield, having started all 56 games last season and hitting .298 with 26 walks to 22 strikeouts en route to being named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. Rutgers retooled with the addition of RJ Johnson Jr. from the JUCO ranks, who is expected to start in centerfied. Johnson his .343 with six home runs and 36 RBIs, while leading his Gulf Coast State team with 61 hits and 55 runs scored in 2023.  Transfers Pete Ciuffreda (Lafayette) and Pete Durocher (Manhattan) bring a combined seven seasons of experience to the outfield and can play multiple positions.  Bullpen Arms Ben Gorski returns for his final season after an All-Big Ten season in 2023 where he locked down eight saves and posted a 3.40 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 39.2 innings. He was named to NCBWA Stopper of the Year watchlist ahead of 2024. Sam Portnoy pitched to a 3.69 ERA across 31.2 innings in 20 appearances and also earned a spot on the NCBWA Stopper of the Year watchlist. Joey DeChiaro joins the bullpen as a graduate transfer from Old Dominion, where he appeared in 50 games across four seasons for the Monarchs. After a strong summer in the Cape Cod League, DeChiaro was named Preseason All-Conference by Perfect Game. Jake Marshall was third on the Scarlet Knights in 2023 with 51.0 innings as both a starter and reliever and will factor in the team's plans once again. Marshall struck out 60 batters in 51.0 innings a year ago and has 191 strikeouts in his collegiate career.  Joe Mazza was second to only Gorski with 24 appearances for RU last season and pitch 32.0 innings with a 4.78 ERA out of the bullpen.  The bullpen will also receive a boost from the returns of RHP Gavin Stellpflug and LHP Donovan Zsak – neither of whom pitched last season.  A pair of transfers in Jordan Falco (Adelphi) and Sonny Fauci (St. John's) emerged as relievers who can provide length out of the bullpen as well. 

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Travel | a road trip to oklahoma, the path of totality, and making family memories.

We had expected that seeing a total solar eclipse in the path of totality would be the highlight of our trip. In hindsight, it was also the perfect excuse to be together, three generations on a simple road trip through five states.

On April 6, three of us set out from Lakewood — me, my 23-year-old son Ryan and 85-year-old mother, Mary — toward Oklahoma, near the Texas and Arkansas borders. We hoped to be in the path of totality, but were fully aware that the weather could thwart our goal. We were willing to risk it. We had other reasons for the trip.

Mom grew up in Healdton, Okla., a small town just west of the path that, incidentally, is the birthplace of the late “Golden Girls” TV star Rue McClanahan (who, also incidentally, lost a baby beauty contest to my Aunt Susie in the 1930s). Mom hadn’t been to this part of her home state in 60 years or so and has fond memories of Girl Scout camp near the Red River as a young tomboy nicknamed Missy.

Who knew if we’d ever have this chance again?

En route to the eclipse, we were chasing nostalgia, looking to experience Oklahoma through mom’s eyes, prompting her to reminisce, and determined to have our fill of Arbuckle Mountain’s Original Fried Pies. (They can now be found in Arkansas, Kansas and Texas as well, but we were aiming for the flagship shop in Davis, Okla.)

We were keeping the itinerary “loose,” travel-speak for “we didn’t plan the specifics of our trip well enough in advance.” The only hotel room we had booked was 96 miles west of our eclipse-watching destination of Idabel, Okla. We couldn’t find anything closer, but didn’t much care.

After all, committing to a five-day, 1,900-mile round-trip through Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico for a four-minute experience that won’t happen again within the United States for another 20 years is an act of optimism, and perhaps faith. Especially if the clouds refused to cooperate on April 8.

Let the adventure begin.

High hopes from the get-go

My car — a bright yellow Kia with license plates that by chance begin with the letters ECLP — was stocked with snacks (including four flavors of Moon Pies), our eclipse-viewing sunglasses, and a pack of toilet paper. (I had seen all the doomsday predictions about limited port-o-potties and local restaurants and gas stations running out as the roving millions invaded the path of totality like so many locusts.)

We weren’t even out of Colorado before we stopped, finding a charming coffee shop in Ordway, The Sand Cherry, along Main Street. I went a little tourist crazy, buying pastries, coffee, locally made jars of jam and homemade salsa, and some earrings.

It was starting to feel like a vacation.

Not long after, billboards began to sprout up along US 50 in Kansas: large, hand-written messages with “Jesus” and “God Is Real” on them. Here, the eclipse felt more like a wink from the Creator than an event scientifically studied and brought live to a television audience by NASA cameras and commentators.

Traveling Gen Z-style

Eschewing the finicky Google maps, Ryan brought an oversized Rand McNally road atlas to chart our journey and find routes other than the interstates we feared would be packed with eclipse-chasers and semi-trucks. This throwback approach rewarded us with well-paved but sparsely populated country roads from town to town showcasing gorgeous agricultural vistas and flocks of starlings moving in murmuration.

He also provided the soundtrack of eclectic music from the 1940s to the 1980s, contemporary alt, and upbeat Mexican pop music. Mom and I approved.

The occasional remains of an armadillo or raccoon that failed to make it across the road alive made us sad but also reassured us that those wild creatures are still out there. Ryan longed to see a pronghorn and I hoped to spot a fox or two.

When we reached Dodge City, Kan., we decided to stay at the Best Western North Edge Inn, where metal palm trees adorned a small swimming pool out front. We were delighted to discover the real trees surrounding the parking lot were a bird haven. Ryan’s Merlin Bird ID app recorded the chorus singing outside our room and came up with a list of nine: American goldfinch, blue jay, Eurasian collared-dove, European starling, great-tailed grackle, house finch, Mississippi kite, mourning dove and Western meadowlark.

We later spotted bright red cardinals whistling their distinctive calls, circling vultures, and white cattle-egrets living the dream near a fetching pond in a wildflower-speckled meadow that was spotted with cows.

The next morning, we headed for Oklahoma City and arrived just in time for burgers, beers and big screens streaming the NCAA Women’s College Basketball Finals. Watching Caitlin Clark’s dream of leading Iowa to a win over undefeated South Carolina slip away somehow seemed a bad omen for our hopes of a win over April showers. So irrational.

Nearly there

We arrived in Choctaw Nation on the eve of the eclipse just after sunset, content from a stop for a dozen fried pies with sweet fillings like cherry and pumpkin. A casino lit our way to a rather dismal hotel in Durant, but we toughed it out. We planned to check out early anyway, fearing a traffic jam of eclipse watchers would prevent us from reaching our goal.

The increase in humidity was noticeable the next morning as we rolled onto US-70 East. The slowdown we expected never developed, and we were treated to a lovely sunrise. Ninety minutes later, we found ourselves in Idabel, ahead of schedule and with six hours to kill before the eclipse. Clouds were building; we were willing them to take their time.

To my disappointment, the Museum of the Red River was closed. (I had hoped to see the Acrocanthosaurus exhibit and learn about Oklahoma’s state dinosaur.) We stopped at Accent Coffee Company, where baristas said they had served visitors from as far away as Hawaii in recent days. At a nearby T-shirt stand selling eclipse-themed merchandise, the excited proprietors mentioned meeting a guy from Germany who was a global eclipse chaser.

We looked up at the gray skies and hoped the German knew something we didn’t.

A nature hike seemed a good way to pass the time so off we went to Beavers Bend, a state park that skirts the shores of nearby Broken Bow Lake. I saw my first loblolly pine with its shingled bark; Ryan spotted a dead crayfish in a clear brook, which caused him to slip on a mossy rock into the water; and Mom took a minor tumble on the trail but luckily got back up unscathed.

By 11:30, about an hour before the eclipse would begin, we were feeling antsy so headed back toward Idabel and stopped for a quick lunch at The Oaks Steakhouse in Broken Bow. Several tables were filled with uniformed state police and local sheriffs’ officers. They were in good humor but wearing bulletproof jackets and checking their watches.

With the celestial event near, we decided the field behind the restaurant seemed an ideal place for viewing. As the minutes passed, the clouds thinned and thickened, teasing us with momentary glimpses of blue sky.

Family members in Colorado and Washington state began texting updates from their televised views starting in Mexico and moving up through Texas. We were about three minutes behind Dallas by this measure and the few clusters of people who had also parked and pulled out picnic blankets and unfolded camping chairs nearby began to settle down, don protective glasses and look up.

The big event

I fidgeted with my iPhone and attempted to use a device made to simultaneously look through one lens and take photos and videos through another side-by-side. I couldn’t get it to work and soon abandoned the clumsy thing.

Mercifully, the clouds continued to blow by. Car traffic stopped, a few airplanes buzzed overhead, and all birds but one obnoxious blue jay stopped singing. The temperature dropped and the sunlight dimmed, street lights came on, and we oohed and aahed and felt fortunate and amazed and suddenly so clearly aware of sitting atop the crust of a spinning planet with an orbiting moon that miraculously appears to be the same size as the much larger star beaming at us from 93 million miles away.

Unlike partial solar eclipses where the moon scoops a semicircle out of the sun’s shape like two flat plates, it became visible as a dark, three-dimensional sphere. As it traveled right to left, we marveled at the “diamond ring effect” before the last piece of sunlight beamed outward, and then — BLINK! — a solitary speck of bright light burning at the bottom, possibly a solar flare, was visible. The rest was the sun’s radiant corona framing the dark moon.

Spontaneous applause and shouts went up around us, with one woman repeating “Oh my God!” over and over. We removed our glasses (it was now safe to do so) and observed two tiny red lights race past, one after the other: satellites in Earth’s orbit. We could see Jupiter and Venus glowing in the middle of the afternoon. It was astonishing how dark it became in the moon’s shadow.

We stared at that moon until the diamond ring reappeared, and rather than replacing our glasses and watching the rest of the eclipse, strangely felt that that was enough. We noted the return of the sun’s heat and saw the dimness lift, the street lights blink off, the birds start up again. Car engines signaled our collective pause had passed.

We three looked at each other with mutual awe and happiness and agreed the effect had been better than expected. That full solar eclipse, despite all the anticipation and explanation, was a sight that will live on in our memories.

It also left us with gratitude for each other, and the willingness we each had to give in to the adventure of it all.

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Day trip: A farm-inspired brunch in Stuart. A Tuscan wine shop in Hobe Sound.

When I lived in Miami, I’d drive to the upper Keys sometimes for lunch. My parents and I loved to do this, spur of the moment, drawn by the promise of fresh fish and key lime pie. For me, it was about the drive, particularly the stretch of road that ran between the ocean and the bay. That first sight of water was a much-needed segue into a more relaxed dimension.

I always remember this when I drive north on U.S. Highway 1, past Tequesta and toward Hobe Sound. The segue to chill is not a water view but the blur of preserve land that’s part of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. For a few soothing miles, there are no strip plazas or other signs of big-city life. By the time you’ve reached the first glimmers of Hobe Sound, you’ve shifted into island mode. For me, this alone is worth a day trip. 

On a recent Saturday, I took such a trip. Here are my three favorite experiences from my Palm Beach Gardens to Stuart drive.

Bridge Road: the ‘establishing shot’

Driving north on U.S. 1/Federal Highway, I wanted to double-down on the island feel. So I made a right turn on Bridge Road and took the scenic drive that is always my Hobe Sound establishing shot. In filmmaker terms, it means the shot that captures your setting and sometimes mood. Southeast Bridge Road always does just that.

Drive slowly beneath the canopy of intertwined banyan tree branches, and you’ve reached the enchanted-forest part of your day trip. Cross the Bridge Road Bridge and you’ll find another tree-lined stretch before you reach Hobe Sound Martin County Beach Park, where you can park and access the public beach. Even if you haven’t planned a beach day, you can soak up the salt air, the sun and surf. 

On this recent day trip, we only paused at the beach for a look-and-see. We had brunch plans in Stuart.

Brunch at the Colab Kitchen

You can only follow a cool spot on Instagram for so long before the food photos and funky al fresco views beckon you to visit. Stuart’s Colab Kitchen restaurant and market has been calling my name for a while now. And when I heard the farm-inspired restaurant and market had a new brunch menu, I headed north.

When I got there, I realized Colab Kitchen’s concept goes beyond the farm inspiration. It is as “farm-to-table” as you get. As you step into the spacious and modern building in downtown Stuart, you’re greeted by a kind of farmers market. You can buy freshly harvested greens from Indiantown’s Colab Farms, produce, farm eggs, fresh bread, bakery items, prepared sauces, natural toiletries and other items.

The main dining room and bar area follows in a sweep of clean lines and modern lighting over more rustic wood floors. It’s a welcoming space, both in decor and hospitality. Even though we arrived less than an hour before the end of brunch, we were greeted warmly and led to a sunny indoor table that offered terrific views of Colab Kitchen’s large dining patio and sprawling lawn.

The brunch menu proved to be a problem, but only because I wanted to order everything on it. It’s one of those rare menus on which the “healthy” items — the salads and bowls — are as tempting as the comfort-food items, such as the smoked brisket hash with poached eggs, sweet potato, onions and sourdough toast ($19), the lemon-ricotta pancakes ($17) and the egg-topped tomato pie ($19). 

I ordered a small-plates type of brunch because I couldn’t decide on one big dish. It offered me a good introduction to Colab Kitchen’s talents.

We started with house-made sourdough bread ($14), a deliciously crusty half-loaf served on a wood board with salt-sprinkled cultured butter, roasted garlic and a good dollop of the best pimento cheese I’ve had in a while.

Our deviled eggs appetizer ($9) was almost too lovely to eat: Four boiled egg halves, topped with a tall swirl of deviled filling and crowned with a bit of tomato jam and pickled mustard seed, were served atop a mix of farm greens. 

I had to have some crispy, thick-cut bacon on the side ($5), and it did not disappoint. Ditto for the loaded hash browns side dish ($8), a perfectly crispy smash topped with melting cheeses and snipped chives — put an egg on top and you’ve got a yummy entree. 

We got a sweet kick from one of the daily dessert specials, a warm peach bread pudding topped with caramel and vanilla ice cream ($12). 

As much as I wanted to try the lemon-ricotta pancakes, I had to leave those for the next time. (Because I’m hoping there will be a next time!)

Colab Kitchen: 100 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Stuart, 772-872-6243, ColabKitchenFl.com

A Tuscan wine shop visit

Heading back south, I made an obligatory stop at my favorite area wine shop, Casa del Vino. This cozy shop is where proprietors Silvia and Franco Mininni have welcomed wine lovers, wine novices and the community at large since opening seven years ago. 

They furnished the place with decorative touches from their native Tuscany, a few comfy chairs and a long wooden table they hand-built and covered with a tapestry of wine crates. Inspired by the eclectic variety of wine crates they had amassed during years of working with Italian wineries, they built the table inside their warehouse a good two years before opening the shop. 

“There was no particular reason why we built it, but we thought that maybe one day we would know why,” says Silvia. “Two years later, we opened this place, and this table is now a major part of it.”

It didn’t take long for her to realize the why of the table. It brought together a new wine-appreciating community, sparked conversation and new friendships over generous pours of wine and cheese and salumi boards topped with cured meats and cheeses imported from Italy.

Now Silvia and Franco have given their shop a new focus. While they continue to sell imported wine and goods at Casa del Vino, they are serving multi-course dinners just about every night. The dinners, intimate affairs that tend to sell out quickly, are offered at the wine-crate table.

During my recent visit to the shop, Silvia told me she and Franco plan to expand into the space next door in the plaza. The new space will be for wine tastings, classes and other events, she said.

I could not leave without buying some of my Casa del Vino Italian favorites: pecorino studded with pistachios, mortadella from Bologna, Italian crackers, a bottle of Ad Astra Super Tuscan, a sippable pinot bianco from Trentino and a fiano wine from Campania.

Back home later, I thought about my day’s adventures — and of the Italy I’ve found in Hobe Sound — as I enjoyed bites of the pecorino and mortadella.

Casa del Vino: 11330 SE U.S. Hwy 1, Hobe Sound, 772-675-2228, on Instagram @casadelvinolifestyle

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Carlos Correa to return from injury on upcoming road trip?

Correa was hitting the ball well before he suffered an injury on April 12.

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After three straight wins – and possibly reaching four straight if they beat the White Sox on Thursday afternoon – the Minnesota Twins are finally heading in the right direction and more good news could come in the form of a healthy Carlos Correa.

According to Twins beat reporters Do-Hyoung Park and Dan Hayes, Correa did some glove work on Wednesday and he's swinging a bat. Both suggested that if Correa continues to feel well he could be back in the lineup at some point on Minnesota's upcoming road trip.

"Sounds like there's some possibility that he could come off the IL on the coming road trip without a rehab assignment if things keep trending well," Park reported Wednesday.

Hayes added: "This would be a positive development for the [Twins] if Carlos Correa returns sometime during the road trip. Team starts in Anaheim on Friday and then travels to Chicago. Either way, good."

Correa has been out with a right intercostal (ribs) strain since April 12. Before the injury, the 29-year-old shortstop was slashing .306/.432/.444 with a homer, two doubles and four RBI in 11 games.

The Twins got a boost earlier this week when Max Kepler (knee) returned from the injured list. Getting Correa back would put the Twins one step closer to the roster that the front office envisioned before a rash of injuries thumped the club over the head in the spring and first part of the season.

Royce Lewis, the star third baseman who suffered a serious quad strain in the season opener, continues to make progress but doesn't have a timeline for a return just yet. And star closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is feeling good after a rehab outing at Triple-A St. Paul and he could be back in the bullpen any day now.

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Join PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Evo and watch Evo Japan

Play for a trip to Evo in PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Evo and watch Japan’s premier fighting game tournament.

As we near the end of April, the fighting game scene truly begins to heat up. From April 27 to 29, the best of the best will gather in Tokyo to crown an Evo Japan champion. Then, players will gather for the world’s premier fighting game event, Evo 2024 in Las Vegas. Through the PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Evo program, players can compete at home and join online competitions for a chance to win a trip and showcase their skills at Evo 2024 in Las Vegas.

Win a trip to compete at Evo 24 in Las Vegas in PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Evo 2024

We’re excited to announce details for Road to Evo 2024 on PS5 Tournaments. Players worldwide are invited to compete to win a round-trip ticket to Evo in Las Vegas and play on the biggest stage in fighting games. 

Road to Evo 2024 will feature Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, Mortal Kombat 1, The King of Fighters XV on PS5. Six regions are eligible to compete: North America, Europe, East Asia*, ANZ, and MENA. In the end, 15 PlayStation competitors will be given the opportunity to travel and compete in Las Vegas.

Players who join the PlayStation Esports Discord between April 25 to May 9 will earn a unique Evo-themed PlayStation Network avatar. To join the Discord channel, click here.

Last year’s Road to Evo champions accomplished some incredible feats battling through online and in-person challengers to reach the world’s biggest stages. We followed their journey all the way from their PlayStation consoles to the largest Evo of all time. Watch their inspiring story in this new documentary.

Evo Japan starts this weekend

The fighting game community’s eyes will be on Tokyo this weekend as players compete in Tekken 8, Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear -Strive-, The King of Fighters XV, Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes], Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike.

Evo Japan marks Tekken 8’s first major tournament and will also feature the return of  the fan-favorite Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. Tune into the English stream on Evo’s Twitch channel from April 27th to April 29th. You can also compete at home in Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and The King of Fighters XV through PlayStation Tournaments on PS5.

Get ready for Evo 2024 in Las Vegas

From July 19th to July 21st, the biggest weekend in fighting games will commence at Evo 2024 in Las Vegas.

The weekend will feature the genre’s biggest titles, including new Evo debuts like Tekken 8, Mortal Kombat 1, Under Night In-Birth II [Sys:Celes], and Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising.  Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and The King of Fighters XV will also return to the Evo stage, and community classic Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike returns to Evo for the first time since 2009.

This year also features Evo in a new venue: The Las Vegas Convention Center. Fans can expect enhanced versions of the activities and experiences that define the show. Read more about the Evo attendee experience here. For those at home, you can watch Evo live on Twitch and YouTube.

We can’t wait for what Evo 2024 will bring, and we hope you’ll join us. Tickets are on sale now. See you there!

*Eligible East Asia territories are limited to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan

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