They plan to take a Southern route across the country, through the Deep South, across Texas, into the Southwest and the coast of California in approximately three months time. You can follow them when they hike and kayak through Big Bend, search for the ultimate blue suede shoes in Graceland, listen to the Blues in Mississippi, and try not to lose their shirts in Vegas. They plan on driving scenic highways, like the Natchez Trace, and spending their nights in hostels, campgrounds, and budget motels.

Follow their travels via the links below or to find out more about Jessica and Brian, read their bios here.

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Just the Facts
On this trip, Jess and Brian were hoping to find a new place to live. Looking back on it, they knew where they wanted to go, but having driven across the country they won't have to second-guess their choice.

Catch Up On The Journey
Signs of the Time
Although the events of September 11th did not effect their travel plans, Jess and Brian were reminded of it by signs in every town they passed through.

Easy Living
Jess and Brian needed a quiet place to recharge their batteries before hitting the Big Easy. They found it at Grand Isle State Park in the Gulf of Mexico.

Border Rowing
Sometimes it's hard to ignore all the rules and guidelines in America, but if you go out on your own it occasionally works out for the better.

Don't I Know You?
Jessica and Brian were hoping to meet a few West Coast locals, but only came across transplants from Philly and New Jersey. Is there anyone left on the East Coast?

Take Me to Your Leader
Jessica's mom flies in for a visit in Sedona, a town with beautiful red rock formations, bizarre new-agey vortexes and a man plotting to take over the entire town.

We'll Be Right Back
Jessica has two tips for travelling in California: you can't stay in a hostel in L.A. if you're an American, and you can't do anything quickly in Southern California.

Proud Partners
Trying to buck the camping honor system doesn't quite pan out, but really Jessica's happy she just hasn't frozen to death in Lake Tahoe.

Rocky Mountain High
Rocky Mountain high - not just the mountains, it's the prices. Jessica and Brian stretch their budget on accommodation and sampling a pint of every Colorado-brewed beer.

Truth in Advertising
Unlike the false advertising strung out on billboards across America, the hype was finally true: Kansas and Route 50 really do make up the "Loneliest Road in America".

Taking Care of Business
Memphis, Elvis's hometown, is the perfect over-the-top American experience. Jessica is now a fan of the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich.

King of the Road
Traveling as a couple is a guaranteed way to discover little known facts about one another. A fear of bugs is making Jessica and Brian looking at RV travel in a new light.

Fear and Leaving in New Jersey
Jessica never thought that the beginning of her trip across the country would be anything less than one of the best days of her life. Instead, it felt inappropriate to travel for pleasure in a country that was in mourning.

Full Tank
A road trip across the US won out over more exotic trips for Jessica's post-graduation trip. On the way she's sure to find the things that are uniquely American, in ways both good and bad.