Top 10 in Travel News: Week of March 22, 2017
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: New $149 California-Spain flights – and it’s not Norwegian Madame Tussaud Used Beheaded Politicians to Create Her Original Waxworks 10 Most Expensive Places to Live...
View ArticleCurb Your Tires When Parking
When parking in California (especially in the beach cities near L.A. and San Francisco), be sure to curb your tires or be prepared to pay a hefty fine. I learned my lesson several years ago when I was...
View ArticleThe Free App With On-Demand Roadside Assistance
I’ve been an AAA member for over a dozen years, but since I’ve only used them once in that time and my new car comes with roadside assistance included in the lease, I can’t justify the annual fee....
View ArticleTips for Avoiding Gas Charges With Your Rental Car
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader José, who says: “When dropping off a rental car, such at an airport, always get a receipt...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Fill Up in in this Country
Afar magazine wrote a post called 7 Surprisingly Illegal Things to Avoid in Europe that’s very insightful. Did you know that running out of gas... The post Don’t Forget to Fill Up in in this Country...
View ArticleNew Driving Laws in California for 2017
January 1 brought new laws around the country. Since I live in the Golden State and it’s one of the most popular states to live... The post New Driving Laws in California for 2017 appeared first on...
View ArticleGet a Phone Mount to Use GPS in the Car
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Karol, who—inspired by Wednesday’s tip—offers... The post Get a Phone Mount to Use GPS in...
View ArticleHow to Pay for Parking Using Your Phone
The Parkmobile app is perfect for travelers—especially road warriors. Instead of frantically looking for coins to feed a parking meter, drivers can now pay for... The post How to Pay for Parking Using...
View ArticleThe Safest and Most Dangerous Places to Drive
Sadly, two Major League Baseball players died on Sunday in separate car accidents in the Dominican Republic (D.R.). I’ve always known that car accidents are... The post The Safest and Most Dangerous...
View ArticleWhy It’s Safer to Open Your Car Door With This Hand
I’d never thought of this tip until I read this article in Reader’s Digest. The “Dutch Reach” was created in the Netherlands and there’s even... The post Why It’s Safer to Open Your Car Door With This...
View ArticleTop 10 in Travel News: Week of March 22, 2017
THE TOP 10 IN TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK: New $149 California-Spain flights – and it’s not Norwegian Madame Tussaud Used Beheaded Politicians to Create Her... The post Top 10 in Travel News: Week of March...
View ArticleCurb Your Tires When Parking
When parking in California (especially in the beach cities near L.A. and San Francisco), be sure to curb your tires or be prepared to pay... The post Curb Your Tires When Parking appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Free App With On-Demand Roadside Assistance
I’ve been an AAA member for over a dozen years, but since I’ve only used them once in that time and my new car comes... The post The Free App With On-Demand Roadside Assistance appeared first on Johnny...
View ArticleTips for Avoiding Gas Charges With Your Rental Car
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader José, who says: “When dropping... The post Tips for Avoiding Gas Charges With Your Rental...
View ArticleThere’s Now an All-Female Taxi Service in Paris
I know many women who don’t feel comfortable taking a taxi or a rideshare service (Uber, Lyft) because they’ve read about or seen stories of... The post There’s Now an All-Female Taxi Service in Paris...
View ArticleWhat to Do When You Get Two Rental Car Keys
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Pat G., who says: “Two... The post What to Do When You Get Two Rental Car Keys appeared...
View ArticleA California Ride to Remember With Cooper Tire
Before you drive down the road, how much real thought do you put into one of the biggest safety features on your vehicle? Your four... The post A California Ride to Remember With Cooper Tire appeared...
View ArticleGet to Know Your Rental Car
Each Friday, we feature a reader-submitted tip as our Travel Tip of the Day. This week’s tip comes from reader Rick S. of Pickerington, Ohio, who... The post Get to Know Your Rental Car appeared first...
View Article5 Survival Tips for Driving (and Not Getting Your Car Stolen) in Italy
Everyone loves Italy. I do, too. I’ve traveled there every year for over 40 years. I’ve lived there, I got married there once, I’ve worked... The post 5 Survival Tips for Driving (and Not Getting Your...
View ArticleThe 5 Worst Car Seat Mistakes Parents Make
Earlier this month, the Washington Post ran a pretty in-depth story on the subject of car seat mistakes that parents make. These mistakes can be fatal. If you... The post The 5 Worst Car Seat Mistakes...
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