Road trips are one of the most important rites of passage for any budding traveler. When you are planning your cross-country excursion, you need to think about so many different components. It's not necessarily about where you want to go, but it's about the mental components to ensure that you are ready for a smooth journey, especially in this precarious world. With this in mind, what are the things that you really need to consider? Your Driving Skills It's not necessarily something that … [Read more...]
Looking After Your Cargo: (Mentally) Planning A Safe Family Drive
When you go on a long trip with the family or you have to spend a significant amount of time behind the wheel, when there are children in the car, it can seem like one of the biggest challenges you will ever undergo. We have to make sure that our precious cargo is safe and when we don't have much sleep because we've been up with one of the children or we are feeling particularly frazzled we've got to make sure that we prepare ourselves mentally. But, when we have a long drive ahead, are there … [Read more...]
Fancy Hitting The Road This Summer?
Summer is now in full swing and what better way is there to escape the heat and humidity of the city than to jump in a convertible car, with the top down, wind blowing in your hair as you “head off on the highway looking for adventure” as the “Born To Be Wild” song states. Indeed, this song captivates the spirit of an American road trip and whilst times have changed to the point that today, we might be using SatNav to plan a detailed itinerary, unlike in the previous era where you would … [Read more...]
Cutting Down On Car & #Travel Costs Like A Boss!
Car and travel costs take up the majority of many household budgets these days. Gas seems to be getting more and more expensive as time goes on, and car maintenance - don’t even get started. Here are a few tips that will help you to cut down on car and travel costs like a boss: Shop Around For The Best Car Insurance Deal Everyone needs car insurance, but you must make sure you shop around for the best deal. Look for a new and better deal each year and you could save a fortune. If you find … [Read more...]