A Journey through 100 Years of Route 66 with Karuna Eberl

Picture yourself cruising past vintage motels with glowing vacancy signs, stopping for pie at a chrome-trimmed diner, and discovering roadside museums that tell stories most travelers speed right past. Today’s Route 66 isn’t about getting from point A to point B. It's about embracing the journey as America's most iconic highway turns 100.In this episode, host Angie Orth welcomes Karuna Eberl, a travel journalist and filmmaker who just completed the entire 2,448-mile journey from Illinois to California. Karuna wrote the latest cover stories for AAA Explorer and Westways, documenting her three-week adventure through eight states, visiting local eateries, historic motor courts, and small-town museums that preserve a century of American history.You'll learn how long you need to enjoy Route 66 and why slowing down transforms the experience. She also shares the cultural landmarks that make this highway a living time capsule and practical tips on where to stay and how to navigate the route.What You’ll Learn:3:35 Why slowing down transforms the Route 66 experience 8:13 Mid-century Americana's roadside diners and motor lodges 13:41 Must-see roadside attractions 19:12 The historic motor courts that connect travelers24:30 Essential lessons from 2,500 miles on the Mother RoadConnect with Karuna Eberl:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quixotictravelersHave you driven Route 66? Tell us about your experience in the comments! Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprisesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises