Inspired by friends who were RV-ing to the top golf courses in the US, we started experimenting with our newfound work-from-home lifestyle, planning a week-long road trip to Virginia Beach and a two-week road trip through North Carolina.

You’re always in for the top 10 highlights of an area, but also, sometimes, you’re favorite memories are the things that happen spontaneously in-between bucket list activities. Here’s what it means to be a Roadtrip Local, plus 5 steps to planning your next trip as an RTL!