travel
Tips for road trips, car rentals, and vehicular travel of all kinds.
Winter Driving Safety Equipment and Tips
Adventure travel in winter poses risks that don't occur in the more temperate seasons. Driving to a remote lake for ice fishing, parking the car at a snow-shoe trailhead, or driving up an old logging road to reach a hiking trail shelter all require some winter savvy. Some safety equipment, including a winter survival and car emergency kit, along with a well-maintained vehicle will help prevent a small mishap from turning into a full-fledged winter adventure disaster.
By Kyle Stinson4 years ago in Wheel
Blind Spot
When you are taking driving lessons everyone tells you to watch were you are going and to SHOULDER CHECK. I live in Canada, here everyone knows that once snow hits the pavement everyone will suddenly 'forget' what to do, where the lanes are, and what that magical blinker does. No joke, this happens.
By Must Love Dogs 4 years ago in Wheel
Best Tips To Choose The Best Car Roof Rack
Travelling is one of the most exciting activities for outdoor enthusiasts, and preparing a plan for your next adventure is part of the fun. Travelling on the road in your vehicle is among the best means to enjoy travelling as you can decide the next step of your adventure according to your choice.
By Ross Geller4 years ago in Wheel
4 Rideshare Safety Tips to Remember This Holiday Season
If you’re like most people, you probably do a bit more traveling around Christmas time than the rest of the year. Whether you’re squeezing in one last vacation before the new year or visiting family on the other side of the country, being out of town often means taking rideshares more often. And even if you stay in town for Christmas this year, holiday cocktail parties might require you to get an Uber or Lyft every now and then, too.
By Pam Jannes5 years ago in Wheel
Car Maintenance Tips While Traveling to Europe
The best time to visit Rome and other popular destinations in Europe is between September and November, and April to May when there are fewer crowds, and the days are bright and sunny. And in fine weather such as this, the best way to explore the continent is by taking a road trip.
By Jim Hughes5 years ago in Wheel
The Big Future of Tiny Houses (Part 2)
Tiny houses are still a relatively new phenomenon, and local councils and governments aren't 100 percent sure how to go about regulating them yet. Things are moving a-pace though, and collaboration between councils and tiny homeowners is helping to open channels of communication. Here's the low-down on what classification you can claim for your tiny build, where you can live and how to go about settling in.
By Chiara Torelli5 years ago in Wheel
Why It's Better to Opt for Chauffeured Luxury Car Rental over Self-Drive Car Rental?
Driving a luxury car is a dream for many. But the glory that comes while sitting in the backseat as the driver takes you to your destination is on a different level. While being chauffeured, you can enjoy the scenery when traveling to distant locations. The chauffeurs also have a myriad of advice for their customers. These are some of the benefits that you do not get to avail while driving a rental car.
By Natalie Ige5 years ago in Wheel
Practical Cars For Families Who Like to Travel
Families who travel together get to experience the world in a way that connects them in new and fun ways. When you are traveling with others, you must take into consideration how long you will be in close quarters to your traveling companions, and prepare for the things you do and do not like about being in these close situations. That is why choosing the best vehicle for traveling is a crucial aspect for families that love the road, and look forward to the adventure. Whether you are looking at riding in an RV, SUV, minivan, crossover, car, or truck, you must consider how reliable the vehicle is, safety options available, and the comfort of all the passengers before making that final vehicle decision.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Wheel
How to Plan a Great Motorcycle Road Trip
Although riding provides an unmatched sense of freedom, practical limitations demand some thinking ahead before you hit the open road. Motorbikes are, first and foremost, limited on their storage capacity. Thoroughbred touring bikes like the Honda Gold Wing and the BMW K1200LT feature a number of hard cases and storage points for extra clothing and gear, however, long haul riders are often pressed to make tough decisions about the items they will carry. Here are a few planning points.
By Isla Wright5 years ago in Wheel
Why I Decided to Become a Car Dweller?
It was August 2012, I was a single middle class divorced mom. I started renting a house in Schaumburg, Illinois for $1,500 a month with a salary of $72,000 to support two junior high school kids that eventually attended a private high school in Arlington Heights, Illinois. By the seventh year, my son has grown on to college, and I lived alone with my daughter who was playing soccer, running Cross Country, and playing AAU basketball in her senior year. Anyone that has or had teenagers that played either high school sports or on any AAU team knows that it’s like investing in a small based business where the overhead is higher than the productivity. I was spending about $2,700 a quarter on both kids in extra curricular fees alone.
By LaSharndra Clark5 years ago in Wheel