Road Trip, Bitch! Discover America's Driveable Island Escapes

No More Half Measures: Embrace the Open Road

So you're thinking about a vacation? Flights got you feeling like you're back in chemistry class – confused and ripped off? Well listen up. There's a better way. A *smarter* way. A road trip. That's right pack your bags gas up the RV (or your Aztek no judgment) and hit the road. "It's a chance to slow down unplug and get the kind of reset a packed tourist destination just can't give you," some lady from Tripadvisor says. She's right though. A road trip is like… science. You start with a goal and the journey is all about discovery. Just try not to cook anything illegal in your vehicle.

Say My Name: Island Hopping Stateside

The United States is bursting with islands. And unlike Europe you don't need a pile of paperwork and a condescending border agent to visit them. This lady says "Visiting these islands reminds you that you don't have to go to far to feel far away!" I never thought about it that way but I can relate because I was so close to my family yet so far away because of my actions.

A Gram of Adventure: Island Getaways You Can Drive To

Let's cut to the chase shall we? Here's the hit list of islands you can drive to. Jekyll Island Georgia – Apparently it has a beach with driftwood. Sounds… rustic. South Padre Island Texas – Beach Waterpark? Reminds me of a certain… *cooking* environment. The Florida Keys – Boating snorkeling scuba diving… sounds like a good way to spend some of my hard earned *retirement* money. Marco Island Florida – They call it the Gulf of *America*? What a joke. It's just the Gulf of Mexico. Tybee Island Georgia – A lighthouse. Sounds boring. Pass.

Ride or Die: More Island Escapes

Mackinac Island Michigan – No cars allowed? Seriously? Guess you'll have to stick to horse drawn taxis and walking around. Amelia Island Florida – More beaches. More golf courses. Starting to sound repetitive. Kiawah Island South Carolina – Another beach another golf course. I need a drink. Hilton Head Island South Carolina – Millions of visitors a year. Sounds crowded. Hard pass. Long Beach Island New Jersey – Day passes required? Sounds like a scam. Chincoteague Island Virginia – Wild ponies huh? I've seen wilder things. Outer Banks North Carolina – Hundreds of miles of islands? At least it's not all the same like some of these places.

Tread Lightly: Travel Tips From Heisenberg

Remember when you're on the road tread lightly. Don't draw attention to yourself. Pay cash. And for God's sake if you see a Winnebago with bullet holes steer clear. This lady says "One of the most interesting trends in the Outer Banks is that travelers are looking to spend more time there." I agree because if you are going to travel you better stay a while to make the most of your time.

Yeah Science! (And Safe Travels)

So there you have it. A list of drivable islands to escape to. Now go out there explore and try not to break bad. And remember whether you're cooking up crystal or just cruising down the coast the most important ingredient is respect. Respect for the road respect for the law and respect for… chemistry. Yeah science!