Jan 11th, 2013 at 5:30PM:
The road trip: that iconic form of travel that lets us explore at a different pace. If you have ever crossed the country on four wheels, you know the role that gas stations play, both for keeping your vehicle going, and for strong black coffee and snacks. If you are lucky, there's even a good diner attached. But as more and more people fly to complete their trips, is the iconic ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo Of The Day: Ghost Town Gas Station
Jan 11th, 2013 at 5:30PM:
The road trip: that iconic form of travel that lets us explore at a different pace. If you have ever crossed the country on four wheels, you know the role that gas stations play, both for keeping your vehicle going, and for strong black coffee and snacks. If you are lucky, there's even a good diner attached. But as more and more people fly to complete their trips, is the iconic ...INFOGRAPHIC: 'Carpooling: Saving Time, Money And The Planet'
Nov 29th, 2012 at 2:30PM: The holiday season inevitably means congested roads and back-to-back traffic as Americans go about their holiday shopping, party hopping and trips home to family. But with the rising cost of gasoline, this hustle-and-bustle can come at a significant cost.
Why not try carpooling? According to this infographic from Carinsurance.org, just one day of carpooling can have an impact not just on your ...Reducing Your Slavery Footprint
Jul 14th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Despite my awareness of sweatshops, I was shocked while flipping through the July issue of Marie Clare on a recent flight, when I came across an article entitled, "What's Your Slavery Footprint?"
According to slaveryfootprint.org, (which is backed by the U.S. State Department), there are up to 27 million slaves worldwide, many of whom work in the mining and agriculture industries. The result? A ...Cuba's Classic Cars: Catch Them While You Can
Jun 28th, 2012 at 10:30AM:
There are few places in the world where you can find modern Toyotas sharing the streets with Model T's, and Cuba is one of them. The country's abundance of classic cars may be the result of historic trade restrictions, but it's also a key element of Cuba's romantic, stuck-in-time ambience.
Why does Cuba boast so many classic cars? Until last October, Cuban residents were forbidden from ...Summer Car Deals: Buyer's Tips
Jun 5th, 2012 at 8:00AM: In a crappy economy, buying a new (or "new") car isn't always a happy event. From Forbes comes a list of four helpful tips to help you save your bank account and your sanity while car-shopping this summer. Hint: it's not too early to start looking for back-to-school or winter wheels, and why outgoing models are often your best bet.
As inspiration, check out Gadling's list of "Iconic Road Trips" ...Demolition Derby In The United Kingdom: A Little Bit Different
Jun 3rd, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Traveling through Europe you'll notice that many things are just a little bit different from the United States. Like the Royale with Cheese (actually the Cheese Royal, Tarantino got it wrong), Europe has many slightly different takes on American icons.
Demolition derby, for example is huge in the United Kingdom, but it's called banger racing. Cars race around a track while smashing into each ...
VIDEO: Vintage Turkish Taxis
May 15th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Millions of people get around Istanbul each day via dolmuş, a shared taxi. Similar to the colectivo of Latin America or the dollar vans of New York City, a dolmuş is generally a mini-bus or van that follows a fixed route for a fixed price. At the beginning of the route, the bus waits until it is full of passengers (dolmuş means stuffed in Turkish) before departing. You hand your money ...
Travel Hubs To Avoid For Memorial Day 2012
May 9th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Holiday travel can be hectic, especially when it comes to transportation. Despite the potential to be a scary experience, AAA statistics show that 34.9 million Americans used plane, train and automobile transportation last Memorial Day. With this year expected to be just as crazy, Foursquare has compiled data from 20 billion users, to let travelers know what the busiest travel hubs are expected to ...Henry Ford Museum to unveil new exhibition of classic cars
Jan 18th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
Workers at the Henry Ford Museum are busy setting up a major new exhibition of 130 historically significant cars and trucks.
Driving America opens on January 29 and focuses on the effect of the automobile on American culture through interactive touchscreen displays, artifacts, and personal accounts. There's even a mobile diner from 1946 that will be serving classic American diner food.
Of ...Video of the Day: Dog in Cars
Dec 12th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
If you have dogs, you know that car rides can be an adventure. Whether you're on a road trip, running errands or just taking your pups to the vet, time in the car with dogs is always interesting. I have two dogs and they couldn't be more different in the car. We take our dogs camping, on hikes and to family gatherings. Our little guy curls up in a ball and sleeps. Our black lab mix, however, ...
Video of the Day: Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietman
Dec 5th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
Everyone I know who has spent any time in Vietnam has bemoaned how challenging it is to cross the streets there. It's like a game of Frogger, but the stakes are much higher. This time lapse shows just how chaotic and frenetic the streets of Ho Chi Minh City actually are. The number of motorbikes along is staggering. Add to that roundabouts, limited traffic signage and pedestrians and you have ...
Naming My Traveling the American Road Ride
Jun 29th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
After more than 1,000 wonderful suggestions, I'm finally ready to take the major step of naming my car. After all, I've already logged more than 2,500 miles on the beast after starting this epic road trip. If not now, when?
There were a number of strong entries. Marylin Thomas had a good suggestion: "If I had a Ford Explorer I probably would name him after one of the famous explorers but it ...Warsaw, Poland: an up-and-coming European museum destination
Mar 16th, 2011 at 9:30AM:
As an EU member with a good exchange rate and low prices, Poland is becoming a popular tourist destination in Eastern Europe. Most of the love goes to Krakow, with its original architecture and "new Prague" charm, but capital city Warsaw has plenty to offer as a European museum destination. While much of the old town was leveled in World War II, the restorations have been painstakingly done and ...Gas stations: then and now
Mar 1st, 2011 at 3:00PM: Once upon a time, gas stations gave away all kinds of cool stuff, most of it targeted at kids. As a child of the 70's, I clearly recall of our Exxon "NFL Helmets" drinking glass collection, and my miniature Noah's Ark collectible series (What genius ad team decided that was the perfect gas station promo?). The point is, these giveaways worked. My parents would bribe me not to annoy my older ...Daily Pampering: Mandarin Oriental's ultimate car package in Munich
Jan 10th, 2011 at 4:00PM: Feel the need for speed? Mandarin Oriental, Munich, has a package just for you.
The luxury hotel group put together this ultimate dream package for car enthusiasts which includes four days' use of a sleek Mercedes Benz to tour the scenic areas of Southern Germany, plus visits to some of the world's most important car museums and factories: Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz and Porsche. The world famous ...Disney's Art of Animation Resort: New details, images released
Dec 16th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
Walt Disney World's newest hotel will feature four courtyards themed around four beloved Disney animated films: Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King and Cars.
Disney has just released this concept art for Disney's Art of Animation Resort.
The Little Mermaid section of the resort will have 864 traditional hotel rooms with sea-inspired decor.
Buildings featuring ...Daily Pampering: Rock star rides at the Hard Rock San Diego
Aug 17th, 2010 at 4:15PM: Forget your drab rental car, the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is offering guests booking the high-roller packages a sweet ride from Enterprise Rent-A-Car's 'exotic cars' fleet. Enterprise Rent-A-Car will drop the cars off at the hotel for the guests to use throughout their stay.
The top package is the Diamond Ride which pairs a 1,700 square-foot Diamond Rock Star Suite featuring two bedrooms and a ...Daily Pampering: Lamborghini rides through Rome
Jul 20th, 2010 at 4:00PM: There's the tourists' way to see Rome, and then there's the travelers' way to see Rome. Which one are you?
Hotel Palazzo Manfredi, owned by brothers Leonardo and Gofredo Manfredi, are offering travelers the most pristine way to see the city: in a Lamborghini.
The third generation Italian Counts run the 5-star 12-suite Palazzo Manfredi, is the only hotel in the capital located directly across ...Ritz-Carlton gives Cadillac a lesson in customer service
Jun 15th, 2010 at 12:30PM: The car industry has certainly weathered its fair share of storms this year. From recalls to repairs, car owners have been dealt just about every blow. But things are about to change in the car world, if the Ritz-Carlton has anything to say about it.
Bloomberg News reports that automotive giant General Motors is bringing in hospitality specialists from the Ritz-Carlton to teach GM employees the ...Bring an extra car key - Road trip tip
Mar 7th, 2010 at 11:23AM: Road trips can be some of the best vacations ever. Don't ruin yours by losing your car keys.
When I was an undergrad, one of my most memorable road trips was from Ann Arbor to Chicago. Although we had a blast, our trip took a turn for the worse when our driver lost his car keys. As a result, he had to take a four hour train ride back to campus, pick up his spare key, and return to get the car. ...
