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Road trips: pick the highway with rest stops over the scenic route

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Published 2 October 2026

Plan your route around reliable rest stops. Choose the highway with frequent pit stops over a remote scenic road, even if it's longer, and stop as you pass them. If you take a bus or train, check whether it has an onboard toilet.

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Title: Choosing a Destination (opens in a new tab)
Published in: Crohn's and Colitis Canada

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Road trips: pick the highway with rest stops over the scenic route

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More tips like this

Reach for a cold compress instead of scratching

US restroom rights: Ally's Law and the "I Can't Wait" card

Flying: book an aisle seat near the washroom and tell the airline ahead