Archive for the 'Going On A Road Trip' Category

The Bachelor Party Road Trip

Why go to just one place for your bachelor party? For one thing your wife to be could crash it, or worse yet find out what happened from a mutual friend. That’s just no good! So pick a direction and your favorite credit card ? it’s about time for the time of your life.

How to safely hitchhike

There’s some mixed feelings out there about hitchhiking. Overall it seems more feared than it once was in days of yore (i.e. the sixties). Many times I have overheard people say that they would never pick up a hitchhiker, usually with the reasoning “just in case, that one time… it’s a psycho.”

Saving money on your road trip

That urge to travel tickles all of us. Unfortunately, when you have the most time is often when you have the least money. With gas prices so high, it has become really expensive to have any kind of a road trip, but here are a few ways to save money.

Roughing it fun for the whole family

For antsy children, the hardest part about a camping trip is they sometimes quickly bore of whatever you can entertain them with. They may even say fishing sounds like a great idea before you go, but most kids will start pleading to get out of the boat after just one hour ? not to mention [...]

The road trip that began all road trips

So you are going on a road trip, and you are driving a car. Gosh ? wouldn’t it be great to know all about that car, and how it came to being?

Romantic New England

Road trips really should have two things: great things to see, and wonderful places to stay. I mean you are sitting in a car for the better part of a day, weekend, or whole week, and unnecessary frustration when you are supposed to be on vacation is just no good for a relationship.
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View the nature, the history, and the glamor of suburban California

In a state well known for its traffic jams and earthquakes, Monterey, California is a refreshing change of pace. Monterey, which is on the coast overlooking Monterey Bay, has so much to offer, well beyond the well-renowned surf and beautiful beaches. With all the great things to see and do, this trip is well worth [...]

Boston Tour

One of the best things about touring a winery or brewery is all the free alcohol ? but better yet are the added perks. Most places give you a chance to taste special new concoctions that are not on the market yet, or may even only be offered at that location. Not to mention [...]

The Rules of Road-Tripping

Road-Tripping can be done for a variety of reasons, but whatever the motivating force behind the decision to go on a trip, some basic guidelines can be helpful. As with anything in life, use common sense.

Do a good deed on your road trip

Instead of taking a road trip for personal reward and fun, go do something rewarding with your spare time. Help clean up after a catastrophe, work in soup kitchens, re-build a whole community, or help spread a message.