I've noticed in recent years that driving long distances (like 200 miles to visit a relative, almost all

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6. Used to love road trips...

But after years of driving on the interstates I now like taking the back roads. Yes, it’s slower that’s part of the charm. Racing by a 70 mph you have little idea of what the area is like it all looks the same. On the byways you get the flavor of the area, there’s more to see, more to keep you mentally engaged. Instead of an exit sign you get to really see the town you’re passing through.