12-05-2025
Americans Embrace Road Trips as Economic Fears Discourage Flying
Kristin Herman and her partner had been planning a European getaway with stops in Paris and Rome, but with the US economy suddenly wobbling, the couple instead drove to Oregon's nearby redwood forests and Cannon Beach — even camping some nights to save on hotels.
'It didn't feel like the right time to spend so much money,' said Herman, a 37-year-old who lives in Portland and works as an educator at 'Especially when groceries and rent got more expensive as well.'
