You never know when the beach will call to you. Here’s how to be ready to answer that call any time. Whether for one day or a family vacation, a beach trip is all about relaxing and having fun. And it usually is fun and relaxing–so long as you know what to pack for the…
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD Drives Like a Champ
Two things surprised me about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum 4WD. First, I wasn’t expecting the Pathfinder to look like a van. I’m not sure when the pathfinder transformed from a rugged SUV to a streamlined, three-row crossover, but that leads to surprise number two: despite looking like your everyday “mom” van, the Pathfinder is…
Moving College Kids Home With The 2015 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Moving two college girls home is hard. Moving two college girls home from their campus apartment in San Francisco to Los Angeles for the summer isn’t an easy task. They have lots of stuff, all crammed into boxes, duffel bags and laundry baskets. To make sure we had enough room for all their belongings and…
2015 Buick Regal AWD GS: Sporty, High Tech and Roomy for Kids
Easy on the eyes and smart technology. Driving solo to a work conference three hours from home in an eight-passenger Toyota Sequoia didn’t make sense, so I opted to test drive a mid-size sedan. When told I would be driving a Buick Regal AWD GS, I had a flashback to my parents’ old Buick. But when…