Call the Rental Car Company Before Paying a Ticket
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Jo-Anne R., who says: “We got a ticket for parking illegally... The post Call the Rental...
View ArticleWhen You Should Wake a Sleeping Baby
TODAY ran a difficult but important segment recently, sharing the heartbreaking story of Lisa Smith’s 17-month-old daughter. Little Mia fell asleep in her carseat after an outing with her caregiver......
View ArticleWhy I Always Keep Cash With Me When I Drive
These days I pay for pretty much everything with one of my credit cards (which charge no foreign transaction fees). That means I carry very little cash, even when I... The post Why I Always Keep Cash...
View ArticleKeep a Digital Copy of Your Insurance Card on Your Phone
In an interesting story about the future of driver’s licenses in America (following Louisiana making electronic driver’s licenses available), author Jenni Bergal writes that “Only one state – New...
View ArticleBeware of Static Electricity When You’re Pumping Gas
I was pumping gas recently when I noticed the warning above posted at the gas station. Apparently, static electricity can, according to Snopes, “touch off refueling fires at gas stations.”... The post...
View ArticleDoes South Florida Have the Worst Drivers in the U.S.?
This story was first posted on November 19, 2012. It was updated on April 17, 2019. When I arrived at the St. Regis Bal Harbour I posted a comment on... The post Does South Florida Have the Worst...
View ArticleThese Are the Worst Days and Times to Drive This Christmas Travel Season
Just weeks after the busiest Thanksgiving travel season in history, the hectic Christmas travel season is nearly upon us. And guess what? This Christmas travel season is expected to be... The post...
View ArticleMy Tip for Anyone Planning to Fly, Boat or Drive in Heavy Fog
Today in Los Angeles, at 10am local time, the Staples Center will host a memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Like many people, I’ve gotten to thinking... The post My Tip for...
View ArticleWild Video: The Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Seen on a California Freeway … And...
I’ve been living in Los Angeles for over three decades and I’ve seen a lot of crazy stuff – especially on the freeways. However, what took place recently on the... The post Wild Video: The Craziest...
View ArticleThe Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Seen on a Texas Highway
I don’t know if this video is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen on a highway or the funniest. I suppose it’s both. I live in Southern California so I’ve... The post The Craziest Thing You’ve Ever Seen...
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