No matter who is driving you need to be prepared with an emergency kit. We all know who will be madder than a hornet on an August afternoon if the family gets stranded on the side of the highway without a proper emergency kit. I’ve driven across North America, and I know how to pack…
Home for the Holidays: A Road Trip Survival Guide
I cannot believe the holidays are already here! Let the chaos begin. Not only does this mean shopping for gifts in crowded stores and getting stuck in traffic, but also long-distance traveling and family time. Can you survive all of that? Sure you can because I’m going to give you all of the tips and…
8 Killer Tips to Pack a Car for the Best Holiday Road Trip
Yes, you can have it all and you can take it with you. No need to fear your precious Christmas vacation will become another chapter in the annals of the Griswolds. Instead, be the envy of everyone on the road, organized able to see out the window. Now, there are different kinds of packers. Pre-night…
Tackling Texas in the Used 2016 Ford Mustang …And Getting Back My Oh Yeahhhh
Look out Texas. I’m back in the saddle. As far as I’m concerned there are only two vehicles worthy of a Texas road trip: a truck or a sports car. A truck makes sense because, well, it’s what everyone drives. But there’s something sexy about hauling you-know-what down the road at the generous Texas speed limits in…
5 Top Travel Road Trip Ideas Before 2021 Ends
A new year brings new opportunities and a new calendar to fill up! While most of 2020 was filled with close getaways and road trips, I do believe 2021 will be too… at least the beginning. So, these trip ideas keep distance in mind to keep you and your family safe. Going into 2021, we…
Top 10 Reasons You Should Try an RV Rental For Your Next Travel Adventure
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to see amazing things, that is. Editor’s note: This post originally published in 2019. In the wake of social distancing some of the points in this story may not be as applicable as they are in normal times. RVing has recently become an incredibly popular way to travel and…
Holiday Road Trips: Why Fly When You Can Drive?
Driving isn’t just for everyday adventures, you know. My kids hate that I fly a lot for work but when we travel as a family, I insist we drive. I have learned to love road trips: no limits on what you take with you or what you bring home, schedules are flexible and itineraries are…
5 Destinations to Travel the World in Texas
Skip the long flights – explore these international cities in Texas Who doesn’t dream about hopping on a plan and travel the world? Unfortunately for me I don’t always have the funds to travel over seas or the time to visit all my bucket list destinations. But living in Texas means I can hop in…
A Trip to Witch City in the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD
‘Tis the season to get spooky. For some that may mean decorating, haunted houses, pumpkin picking. Or maybe a trip to the “Witch City” also known as Salem, Massachusetts. It’s only a few hours away from the tri-state area which makes a fun, easy road trip. And the Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD was perfect for providing…
Everything You Need to Know Before You Plan a Trip to Greenland
You’ve probably never considered Greenland as a travel destination, but I’m here to tell you that you do. I visited Greenland as part of a press trip to cover Extreme E’s event in Kangerlussuaq, a town that contains the country’s largest international airport but that also boasts a population of only 500 people. You’ve probably…