Why do Americans love driving so much?

This week on Open Tabs, Billy and Joe dive into America's obsession with road trips, RVs, road-trip memories, and the freedom of the open road. Joe shares his experience as an RV owner during the COVID travel boom, while Billy compares van life, international travel, trains, and life on the road.

They debate driving vs flying, explore whether high-speed rail could ever work in America, discuss the future of personal flying vehicles, and share some hilarious rapid-fire travel takes.

Whether you're a road-trip veteran, an RV enthusiast, or someone who'd rather fly than spend 10 hours behind the wheel, this episode is packed with stories, travel debates, and plenty of laughs.

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00:00 - Welcome & The RV Boom During COVID
01:40 - What Exactly Counts as an RV?
03:15 - Joe's RV Ownership Journey
05:50 - The Hidden Costs of RV Life
08:30 - RVs vs Hotels, Airbnb & Camping
11:30 - Why Americans Love Driving
13:00 - Europe vs America: Different Ways to Travel
17:20 - How Far Is Too Far to Drive?
21:10 - Joe's 29-Hour Cross-Country Road Trip
24:00 - Why Road Trips Build Relationships
27:30 - Billy & Joe's Birmingham Road Trip Memory
29:15 - Hidden Gems Along America's Highways
33:20 - Dream Two-Week Road Trips
37:15 - Are RVs Losing Popularity?
38:00 - Why America Is Behind on High-Speed Rail
43:40 - The Future of Transportation & Flying Cars
49:50 - Why Americans Prefer Being in Control
54:00 - Rapid Fire Travel Takes
01:01:00 - Final Thoughts & Closing