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DNF at p. 206. Oh man, where to start...first of all, I've had this book on my TBR list for ages. Like 20+ years. I used to write down book recommendations from Vanity Fair and People magazine. I've eliminated so many of those titles over the years, but for some reason I kept this one on there- knowing I would read it at some point.

Why did the Megabus ride last longer than the 4 hours?

It lasted a bit more than the 4:30 hours planned because there was a lot of traffic to get out of New York. It was our first Megabus ride of the trip and it went fairly well. In Boston, we stayed at a hostel, basked in the historical vibe of the city and spent a day in Cambridge to check out Harvard University.

How long was the Greyhound ride from Santa Cruz to Sacramento?

After some relaxing time in Santa Cruz, what felt like the second half of our trip started. We took a 5 hours ride with Greyhound from Santa Cruz to Sacramento, where a new friend hosted us.

Can you travel by bus across the USA?

A little, yes. Traveling by bus across the USA is not for everyone, but it was certainly an experience to remember. If you take day buses, you will lose days and have to pay for accommodations at night ; if you take night buses, you might not sleep and get very tired very quickly – but you’re saving on accommodations.

Who is Alice in the Van?

Alice. Alice is a Parisian-born seeker of adventurous trips and medieval little towns. After exploring some parts of the world as a backpacker, a 3 months USA bus road trip honeymoon and getting pregnant while living the van life in Europe, she's now aiming to help parents having fun while traveling with their baby!

Can you travel long distance by bus?

Traveling long-distance and somewhat long-term by bus is not ideal, but I doubt we could have been to so many places for less than $450 per person. It’s also a great way to travel when you don’t have a driving license or can’t rent a car in the States for some reason.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins Publishers; UK ed. edition (January 24, 1994)

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