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Ben Young

Ben Young

Ben is the Cincinnati-based Editorial Director of The Extra Mile. With more than a decade of experience in the travel industry, you can find his travel and technology bylines in AAA World, the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Dayton Daily News, along with his television segments on local stations across the country. When Ben isn’t working with words, you can find him running 5Ks, hiking on scenic trails or exploring Cincinnati’s growing culinary and brewery scene.

46 Articles
Tax Prep Advice From The IRS
What Is TSA Precheck?
VIDEO
How A Team Of Meteorologists At Delta Air Lines Protects Passengers And Their Schedules
How a AAA Member Is Changing The Way Counselors Deal With Mental Health In Schools
Culinary Evolution on the High Seas
Travel Gear Our Agents Say You Can’t Travel Without
VIDEO
The Best Eats And Life Advice Along Route 66
VIDEO
The Must-Have Tools And Equipment For Every RV Trip
What Type Of Rv Is Best For You?
What Airports Have The Longest Wait Times For Security?
Mother’s Day Gifts That Will Wow Your Mom
VIDEO
RVers Share Their Rules For The Road
AAA Senior Vice President Participates In Viking Naming Ceremony
VIDEO
Reimagining Train Travel in the US
10 Perfect Gifts For Those Who Love Travel
What Every First-Time Cruiser Should Know
Travel Tips Our Travel Agents Swear By
RECIPES
Easy Campfire Dinners
DISCOVER THE ROAD TRIP TO ABSOLUTE INFINITY
VIDEO
A Well-Traveled Mother’s Secrets For Traveling With A Little One
VIDEO
A Secret Look Inside Our Nation’s Dark Sky Places
VIDEO
How a Road Trip Reunited a Family After Two Years Apart
The Ultimate Road Trip Bingo Game
Do You Know How To Prepare Your Car For A Road Trip?
The Most Beautiful Fall Roads
AAA'S Take
Getting You There On Time with GPS Apps
10 Spices Every Kitchen Should Have
5 Things Your Insurance Agent Wishes You Knew
VIDEO
How To Set Up Contactless Payment On Your Phone
VIDEO
The 10 Most Scenic Roads To Drive In America
5 Gorgeous Hikes To Take Across The Southwest
10 Simple Ways To De-Stress
Does Buying In Bulk Really Save You Money?
VIDEO
How Yellowstone Park Connected A Family For Generations
RECIPE
The Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, Revealed
Confessions From A Flight Attendant
AAA's Take
Do Budget Airlines Really Keep You On Budget
Slideshow
Delightful Dining In Detroit
If You’re Going To San Diego
The Best Gourmet Eats Across The Country
Innovations That Will Change the Way You Fly
Avoid These Airports On Your Next Connection
AAA'S Take
What Carry on Luggage is Right for You?
AAA's Take
Testing GoToob
AAA's Take
Review: Maven Car Sharing
i Review: Maven Car Sharing
I Want to Go to There
Spend 48 hours in Tokyo