This Coleman Road Trip Grill folds small for easy storage but opens into a full-sized propane grill with a generous 285 sq. in. cooking surface. Tote it easily to a tailgate party or picnic for delicious flame grilled food on the road or off the beaten path. 20,000 BTUs offer hotter, faster cooking and the [...]
School’s out, summer has begun and you’re thinking of taking off with your friends on a road trip. There is nothing more exhilarating than packing up your new Ford car and just getting away for a while. So before you pick up your friends, read on to find some helpful tips that will make your [...]
How cool would it be to share a car (and a sweet, web-enabled ride at that) with some fellow BlogHers and tell our tale as we crossed the country? I might have moved heaven and earth to make it happen if I was offered the chance.
Just before the release of her new movie Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic, Rani Mukherjee went on a road trip as a promotional event. It was a long journey but Rani was looking completely magical just like in the movie. Here are some glowing pictures.
Nope, your eyes aren’t playing tricks. And no, we haven’t been fooling around with photoshop. That really is a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 parked on Waterloo Bridge in London, England, all testosterone and torque and Hemi…
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There is a new blues documentary coming out in the fall. Here's the info and the trailer: This timely road movie will explore the thriving underbelly of a dying American art form in the land where it began -- Mississippi."Planned as a weeklong journey through the birthplace of the blues, M for Mississippi seeks to capture the proverbial "real deal" in its home where it is most comfortable and aut
It is no wonder that a road trip through the Canadian Rockies is one of the best things to do for a summer vacation. Located at the easternmost part of the mountains of Western Canada called the Canadian Cordillera, the...
Even though the gas prices are high, our nation just loves road tripping, and there is no question about it - the highways will be full of vacationers this summer too. Our family has done quite a few long road trips. We have driven to Orlando, Florida to visit Mickey Mouse and seen Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. We've driven the coast from Florida to Texas, and seen the scenes of old route 66
Utah's red-rock canyons, pine-covered peaks and cultural diversity make the it one of the most inviting destinations for a summer road trip. Utah is where you will find such beauty that consists of a dramatic co-existence of the forces of...
If you are planning to take a road trip soon. Ensure you do the following below for a smooth relaxing vacation. Contact WorldVentures Company for all your dreamtrips. Before you plan to go, you should have some type of maps or a planned route that you will be taking. Then write down the checklist so [...]
Americans have loved the open road seemingly from the day that the automobile was invented. This year, the rising cost of gas could threaten one of the season's most cherished traditions: the summer road trip. Here are some fuel-saving (and cost-cutting) tips for summer's road warriors.
Plan Shorter, Smarter Trips - While you don't have to stay sequestered at home this summer, it might not be the
Your road trip begins at the picturesque stretch of road at YoHo National Park, which is located on the British Columbia, and at the Alberta Border, which passes through Banff National Park. To throw in a bit of trivia for your family trip, Banff National Park is actually the very first national park in Canada, built way back in 1885. If you want to go all out in history for your Canadian Rockies
A day trip for two for under $250? Even with gasoline pushing $4 a gallon, we took a 420-mile, 30-hour road trip to the New River Gorge, in Fayette County, WV. What we saw there and the many distractions along the way.
Kelley Blue Book (KBB), the leading provider of new- and used vehicle information, recognized that even with gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, many Americans will still hit the road for summer road trips.Read more...
A summer road trip to Arizona is the perfect family vacation idea this season. There are lots of things to see and do in Arizona that will cater to the interests of travelers with children. The best way to make...
Summer road trips are very popular, and fun. The nice sunny weather just entices everyone to go out and make the most of the sunshine the season has to offer. California is among the best destinations for a road trip...
SCROLL DOWN, INCLUDES A GIVEAWAY! YEAH, SNACK GIVEAWAY!We are leaving to Texas this Tuesday, we'll drive from South-West Colorado to Austin, Texas. My sister-in-law is getting married, it'll be so much fun! We'll also visit San Antonio, and take kids to Sea World, so a lot fun things happening. In a way I hate to leave now when I'm so busy, but I think I'll just get back with even more energy and
Bartek Drozdz posted a cool Papervision 3D animation. Basic concept in this animation is that there is one Plane and two BitmapData objects - a texture and a terrain. The Plane never moves, but instead the texture and the terrain are scrolled on it.
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Good weather forecast for next week at vacation destination? Check.Relaxing spa service pre-vacation? Check.Suitcases packed? Almost there.Ready to disconnect from everything electronic? Heck yeah.The only thing standing between me and my manicured feet in the sand is 11 hours of driving. Trust me, it's worth it.See you all on the flip side.
sorry about the absence. i guess i'm really not made to write a blog where i try to force myself into writing something in particular, every day. it was starting to feel really contrived, and i was getting unhappy with it. so, i left it for a while.i feel ready to come back. i'll still post here when i feel i have something to say about some music...but i won't really promise a schedule ever a
Every road trip planner dreams of conquering the roads of Alaska. Here is an idea for an adventurous motorcycle road trip over the 49th state. This road trip will surely entice every motorcyclist all over the United States, wherever they...
One of the best ways to visit a country is by driving through it, which is taking a road trip. Some of the best sights a country can offer are often missed if you just fly in from the capital to the specific cities you plan to visit. Hence, a road trip enables you to see most of the scenery and beautiful views in between the cities that you are visiting. And if you're visiting Germany, you're in for the ride of your life. From the high Alps in the South, the Bavarian plain, and the flowing hills of central Germany to the coast of the North and Baltic Sea: it all looks like a miniature train landscape packed with the nicest of old towns, medieval houses, gothic churches and small villages.Germany's cities have endless pleasant surprises in store for those who enjoy good food and drink. I
Vacation season is here! You deserve a break, after spending the last few months becoming a fitter, healthier you, right? While vacation is a time to relax and take a break from work, stress, and the usual routine, it shouldn’t be a break from your healthy habits. With a little planning, you can enjoy your vacation and still maintain your current weight and fitness level. Whatever your plans – a family road trip, a tropical cruise, a sightseeing tour, or relaxing on the beach – you can avoid packing on those dreaded vacation pounds by packing some healthy foods and workout gear instead. If you’re traveling by car, you’ve already spent a lot of time planning your course. We all want to make good time, but it’s also important to schedule several breaks into your itinerary, especi
Trying to figure out this summer road trip with gas prices climbing and climbing is driving me absolutely nuts. However I may have stumbled upon a rather unique solution this afternoon - fly somewhere then rent a car. Yeah, I know it sounds a bit crazy to take a plane on a road [...]
Here's a link to the Northwest Arkansas Morning News article on RazorFest. The event takes place this Saturday, April 26th at Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
From Central Arkansas it would be a three or so hour drive, but lots of loyal Arkansans are heading that way to get a look at what new coach Bobby Petrino has in store for us in the fall.
The article outlines the entire FREE event that is
Shredordie.com has been gracious enough to post some serious footage, and each week we will feature some videos here on our site, and if you like them, check out shredordie.com and leave some comments! If you like any videos on there, leave a comment, let me know, and you could win some free stuff. Free hats, shirts, Tony Hawk autographs and so much more! That's right, watch skate videos, comment, and win, it's that simple. Here's this weeks featured video, a road trip for a couple of Birdhouse team members, shredding. Birdhouse Skateboards- Randy & Nate Road Trip Video #1 on ShredOrDie.comMake sure to check out shredordie.com and post some comments, to win some serious prizes!Rss readers, if you can't see the video, check out the original post for some serious skateboarding action.Spend $
Relax and unwind. Here is one vacation you should build in your road trip planner: San Diego, California! Grab your friends, pack your flip flops and swimsuits, and get ready to experience all the fun things to do in San...
Are you bound for the beach or boardwalk? Old Navy has just launched a brand new collection which it has dubbed the ‘Roadtrip Collection‘. This new collection is definitely one to take a closer look at, as it offers pretty summer looks for all your warm-weather pastimes. What I mostly love is that these latest [...]
It’s time for a major road trip to see some of my family in Calgary and Kelowna. It was timed so that I could help my daughter and grand-daughters move when I reached Calgary.
I left the house at 6:15 am on April 13th with the temperature at 0°C. When I turned onto the Alaska Highway [...]
Here is a great idea for the road trip planner: Chicago, Illinois! Start your trip from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and instead of going straight to Chicago, swing by Indianapolis, Indiana for a longer higher-quality trip. When planning a road trip, remember...
Taking a road trip? Before you load up the family, consider drawing up a contract that all car mates will sign. It may sound silly, but will save headaches when you’re on the road.
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After today’s game, the Sox will get on a plane for a ridiculously long time to travel to Japan for the 4 games (2 exhibition against Japanese teams, and 2 against Oakland, which will kick off the 2008 campaign) They will then travel to LA fro 3 exhibition games, before kicking off the US portion [...]
RoadTrip is the original do-it-all charge and play solution for iPod. It features a strong, flexible yet stable stem that holds an iPod within easy reach, and allows you to listen to your favourite tracks as you drive.
The RoadTrip simply plugs into any auto power outlet or lighter adapter and provides an adjustable cradle to [...]
Alaska RV Road Trip
One of the best ways to have an amazing Alaska family road trip is to be able to have a flexible schedule to go about the places you want to see and the things you want to do. Touring Alaska independently without worrying about getting left by your group or your tour [...]
Craving for a great US road trip? Hop on the road and drive through Kansas-Colorado-Wyoming-South Dakota-Kansas, and enjoy family-friendly attractions all the way. Start your multi-state US road trip in Kansas City where fun-filled activities await you and your children....
Our master plan was to make it home to Texas by early evening. Another 900 miles remained from Holbrook. No problem....We left the WigWam in the rear view mirror and headed east.We couldn't drive across northern Arizona and not see either the Grand Canyon or The Petrified Forest / Painted Desert. We voted on the the latter since we had both seen the Grand Canyon before. Growing up in Arizona I had been there a bunch of times and had even hiked to the bottom and camped there once in high school.The Petrified Forest is only about 20 miles east of Holbrook. At 7 AM we were the only ones there. It was nice not being stuck behind a long line of cars full of tourists.Additionally, the colors at sunrise were awesome. The southern end of the park has most of the petrified wood and the north
Now for part 2 of the road trip. When planning this trip, BD came across an unusual motel she found listed online. It was called the WigWam and it was located in Holbrook, Arizona. Each room was an individual teepee. It sounded interesting so she reserved it and tried to convince me to look forward to it. (I was a little doubtful)We pulled in to Holbrook right about sunset. The WigWam was located right on historic Rte 66. It looked just as advertised online.Among it's unique points is the fact that there are several old cars parked all over the parking lot and in front of the teepees. They belonged to the original owner. He placed them all over the property. His daughter now runs the motel....she checked us in.It was truly a motel and not a hotel or inn by any means. It was built i
As I mentioned in my last post, I would probably soon be posting something completely un-aviation related. And this is it.But the photos are pretty good and most readers can relate to a road trip. So thanks for reading.My knee surgery last month was the result of a fall down some wet boarding stairs as I was helping an elderly lady off a flight in Mexico. We had parked on the ramp and no jetbridge was available so a set of portable boarding stairs was being used. It had just rained and they were wet... .I slipped and ended up at the base of the stairs with a damaged knee. She didn't fall...just me.Because it was a work related injury, I was forced to jump through several hoops to get permission to non-rev on my airline while I'm on sick status. It was a hassle getting the associated docto
The new movie Bonneville stars Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, and Joan Allen, and is about three friends who make a road trip in a Pontiac Bonneville convertible through the American Southwest touring through places like Bryce Canyon, the Salt Flats, and Las Vegas en route to Santa Barbara California. Visit the movie website for some great info on planning a roadtrip of your own - in a bonneville or in your own car! Start by clicking on the "Take the Trip" link, and you'll get the Triptik Official Bonneville Tour Book and the Triptik Official Bonneville Driving Instructions, which offer step by step instructions and info on the places visited by the stars of the movie (Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Las Vegas, and more!) After you have your map and route, click on the "Plan your tri
Wellington – Picton – Blenheim – Kaikoura – Christchurch After checking into Interislander, we took a 3 hours ferry, crossing the strait between Wellington and Picton. Not much visiting was done on this day, as we hoped to reach Christchurch by evening. The journey from Picton to Christchurch took about 5 hours, such a long drive!InterislanderFor a comparison, I think the scenery in South Island is more breathtaking than North Island. The Southern Alps stands up above all. North Island is more lively and developed. Unlike North Island, South Island seems more deserted and lack of human.The scenic setting along the way was magnificent. We even had the opportunity to sight NZ Fur Seal on the rocks of Ohau Seal Colony Point. We were so excited! Not only a few, but a whole colony
Paekakariki – WellingtonWellington is well-known as the windiest city in NZ. The capital of NZ, is situated at the southern tip of North Island. I had visited most of the attractions in “Windy Welly” 1.5 years ago. This time, I was just bringing sis around the city. We visited the famous Te Papa Museum. There is a huge Maori collections, NZ’s history, culture, exhibitions, captivating stories of the land, environment and people, etc, to discover in the national museum. Located at the waterfront, the museum is certainly a must see.spectacular harbourTe Papa MuseumThen, we took a guided tour of parliament buildings. This time is my second tour too. It refreshed my memory about the government, history, artworks, architecture, activities, and everyday life of parliament. The i
Napier – Hasting – Palmerston North – Woodville – PaekakarikiAwaken early dawn, to catch sight of the beautiful sunrise of Hawkes Bay. The sun, soaring gradually from the sea, is one of the picturesque moments I ever had. I enjoyed the coastal scenery in Napier. Napier, known as Art Deco Capital of the World, certainly has many architectural heritages to offer in and around the city centre.Botanical Garden in NapierTaking a slow drive while mesmerizing the beautiful bay, we visited Classic Sheepskins. There, we experienced a unique tour of the tanning process, from how the sheepskins being washed, dyed, treated, and processed, in order to produce a variety of items including toys, car seats covers, rugs, and others.Tanning processAfter visiting the Silky Oak Chocolate Company,
Rotorua – Taupo – Napier Early morning, we departed to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, so that in time for the spout off of Lady Knox Geysers which erupted at 10.15am daily. At first, I thought nature is doing wonders for the punctuality of daily eruptions. A bit disappointed lah, when I got to know that the geyser is actually erupted by adding soap, in order to release the surface tension. No wonder it’s so punctual! Nevertheless, it’s quite an eyes opener to see the geyser shoot up with my own naked eyes.Lady Knox GeysersThe visit in Wai-O-Tapu was worthwhile. We caught sight of many interesting features, such as the beautiful Champagne pool, craters, blowholes, and colourful mineral terraces. Besides, the graphic displays throughout the park provide interesting and easily u
RotoruaSince it’s summer now, Rotorua is very pack with tourists. There’re so many backpackers in the city. Our dorm-mate from UK, Sarah, is one of them. She stays and travels from town to town, and works when short of $$. Sometimes, I really envy their carefreeness. Being an Asian, there’re so many perceptions to oblige, expectations to fulfill. As a kid, I dreamed to travel the world. Even now, I would love to explore and travel the world whenever I can. Just that, there seems to be more and more commitments that restrict me to do so.Rotorua City CenterTe WhakarewarewaAfter walking around the city center, we went somewhere further. Driving along the scenic Tarawera Road, we passed Blue and Green Lakes, as well as Buried Village of Te Wairoa, before reaching Lake Tarawera.
Tauranga – Te Puke - RotoruaI should say, one of the highlight of this road trip was getting to know fruit trees more! Being brought up in a tropical country, I only know how apples, oranges, kiwifruits, etc. look like, since we can buy them in the market. But, not the REAL fruit trees. I was certainly thrilled to see nectarine, peach, apple, citrus, avocado TREES, as well as kiwifruit and grape PLANTS!! And most importantly, kiwifruits don’t grow on tree! I know it sounds hilarious, laugh all you want. But hey, it’s still not too late to witness the real fruits growing on the real trees/plants now! =pLooking Glass Garden, one of the lookout point on our wayTe Puke, about 20 minutes drive from Tauranga, is the kiwifruit capital of NZ. There, we stopped by at Kiwi 360. Since
Auckland - Paeroa - Waihi - Katikati - Tauranga - Mt MaunganuiThe weather was sad, rained non-stop. On the way from Auckland to Tauranga, we stopped by a few towns. Now, I know where the LP (Lemon & Paeroa) drink was originally made. From Paeroa, of course! There are many antique stores in Paeroa. After that, we reached the scenic Karangahake Gorge. We didn’t manage to explore the walkway as initial plan due to the bad weather. Sigh. Argh, I wanted so much to discover the tunnel, swing bridges, old railway bridges, mining relics, falls… :’( There is just so much to see at this fascinating place! Ok, probably next time.Karangahake GorgeThen we passed by Waihi, a small town known for its gold and quartz mining history. The information center, which situated opposite Martha Hill mine, was splendid. Not only have helpful staffs, but also lots of gold and silver mining-related knowledge to gain. A place worth to visit. On top of that, it sparked up the dull weather.
AucklandArrived Auckland Domestic Airport at 7am. We were early. Hence, we took a slow stroll to International Terminal. The walk between domestic and international terminal was only 10 minutes, extremely near! Not as far as 30 min, 1h or such as claimed by my friends previously. So, take my advice, if you’ve huge + heavy baggage, it’s easier to just push them from terminal to terminal, instead of carrying them one by one up and down the bus!After meeting our friend, Beatrice, in Manukau City, we drove around Auckland City. For those who don’t know, Auckland is the largest city in NZ. Auckland City is not much different from Kuala Lumpur, with high rise buildings, highway, busy traffic... except, Auckland is very much cleaner. Since Auckland is the dominant commercial center, some even mistaken her as the capital of NZ, instead of Wellington. Having a 4WD which is integrated with compass made our life easier. We simply matched the correct direction with the maps in our h
A little math to calculate the crazy adventure of our Road Trip 2008...1 wide awake baby + 1 under caffeinated Rookie Mom + an over packed Toyota Camry + 240 miles on the Open Highway = A very interesting adventure to share...Stay tune for all the details. I can guarantee this will be a crazy wild ride! Note: To all my family of course we will call you when we get there...love to you all. GG don't worry I packed extra diapers in the diaper bag, I clearly did not want to have another Picture People moment. Happy Friday!!
On November 23, 2007, a group of Canadians sat down to raise money for a children's charity via a gaming marathon. Nothing novel about that you might think, except that the game they'll play, "Desert Bus", is so boring it's never been officially released.
The road trip travel game comprises an 8 hour drive in real time with no rest breaks, no pause button (so you can't go grab a snooze), and no pleasant scenery or screaming police sirens to break the monotony. Yes, that's right: just 8 straight, long hours of driving through bleak highway. Once the player reaches Vegas, he scores the princely sum of one point at which point he turns around and heads back to Tucson - another long 8 hour journey - to be awarded, you guessed it, another point.
The Canadian comedy group LoadingReadyRun kicked off their marathon last month and two days later, had already overshot their target of $5000 by clocking in at $8000 for the charity Child's Play. The marathon was broadcast
I’m planning a road trip. Who doesn’t love a good road trip? Also, I want to go back to high school. But just not any high school. I want to go to East High. I want to be a Wildcat, who doesn’t right? I’m actually thinking of going out for the cheer team. I mean, [...]
A photo essay of our 9-hour Thanksgiving trek from Los Angeles to Santa Rosa (all the way up in wine country) to spend quality time with relatives, enjoy ungodly amounts of food and grant a needy family of turtles the home of their dreams.
Traveling north of Los Angeles you can head up Highway 1 to Ventura. Once past Ventura the highway hugs the coast and you get fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean. The Amtrak trains follows the same route and if you happen to see one of the Amtrak trains give the passengers a wave you will be surprised as to how many of them wave back. Next stop is Santa Barbara which is a wonderful Southern California day trip. There are so many things to do in the Santa Barbara area you might want to consider a long week end or mini vacation. About 20 miles past Santa Barbara highway one turns inland at Gaviota State Beach. From there the road travels through oak covered hills and valleys which are rapidly being converted into miles of vineyards. Next stop is Santa Maria with it's world-famous Santa Maria Style barbecue, and fabulous California wines. Finally after a long day on the road is Pismo Beach . Pismo is a classic California town with a great pier and wide sandy beach. If you have four whee
First, I would like to say Brenda - You are so getting it! How could you not tell me this?
Walt Disney Pictures released our first look into their new film, College Road Trip starring Martin Lawrence & Raven. But guess who else is in it?
Starring alongside the grown-up Olivia, is none other than Tawny & London! Brenda Song & Margo Harshmann, from Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Z and I have decided to cancel (or rather, postpone once again) our 2008 road trip. The plan was two weeks in the Southwest - Arizona, New Mexico, Grand Canyon, Four Corners, Meteor Crater, etc. Instead we’ll be visiting Astroland at New York’s Coney Island for a week (or so). The trip to New York is too expensive in terms of both gas and time to make it a road trip in 2008. With two full years of anticipation for this grand two week road trip why would we up and cancel it? One word: history.
Here’s a bit of that history, courtesy of Wikipedia-
The original Switchback Railway at Coney Island was the first roller coaster designed as an amusement ride in America. It was designed by LaMarcus Adna Thompson in 1881 and constructed in 1884.[1] It appears that Thompson based his design, at least in part, on the Mauch Chunk Switchback Gravity Railroad which was a coal-mining train that had started carrying passengers as a thrill ride in 1827.
For five cents, riders
Como parte del del road trip por la costa oeste de Estados Unidos, atravesamos Death Valley National Park. Veníamos del Sequoia National Park y nuestro destino era Las Vegas. El camino más corto no es atravesar Death Valley, pero merece la pena dar un poco de rodeo para pasar por aquí. En el mapa de abajo podéis ver la vuelta que dimos los intrépidos reporteros de este blog de viajes Pasaporteblog.com para atravesar el desierto.
Death Valley National Park se encuentra entre los estados de California y Nevada, y este desierto se caracteriza por ser el punto más bajo de Norte América, a 86 metros bajo el nivel del mar. El calor allí es agobiante, pues se genera un efecto olla que hace difícil hasta respirar. Nosotros decidimos atravesarlo a última hora de la tarde, en julio, y aún así el calor era inhumano.
Donde dormir: originalmente pensamos en dormir allí, pues no queríamos llegar a Las Vegas en sábado, ya que es, con mucha diferencia, la noche más cara para dormir al
I just love that guy. I think this is partly due to the fact that he travels all over MY state and shows me cool things to photograph. The other day I caught an episode on the City of Orange, of all places. I lived there many, many moons ago (but not near the Circle) and never knew any of the details shown on "Road Trip." I'm now planning to spend some time there soon and photograph some of the very cool areas he showed me -- er, um, everyone.While thinking about following my heart (photographically) I mentioned that I would be taking, and posting, more beach and coastal images. I've expanded this goal and have now decided to try and post an Orange County image every day. I want people everywhere to see why Orange County is such a perfect place to live. I mean, I know we have the most beautiful beaches in the world, but there are so many more diverse, and very cool, things to see here.So, stand by, and check back often for lots of Orange County images! (And, yes, especially t
Before kids it used to be so easy to throw a few things in a suitcase and head out on the road. After having kids going on a road trip is a whole other ball game. The sheer amount of things you need to pack can be staggering. If you forget something important like a favorite blanket or toy you are in big trouble.
After weeks of planning and days of procrastination we have the car loaded. We have packed toys, snacks, special drinks and the DVD player (to be brought out in cases of extreme emergency) for entertainment. I am hoping that I have packed enough of the right kinds of clothing so that the kids will be properly dresses and not too hot or too cold. I am praying that I did not forget anything that is not critical.
We are off for a few weeks at my parent’s house. My youngest sister is getting married, so there are going to be an assortment of odd relatives in town. I am hoping that I manage to keep my sanity intact. Wish me luck!
I did not go on this trip, but I'm sharing pictures taken by Doug and his friend, John, as they rode their motorcycles across Minnesota and South Dakota to this year's motorcycle rally in Sturgis.DougJohnYes, the guys did wear protective jackets and helmets. It was very hot, though, so when they stopped at different places, they immediately took off their gear. In some places, the temperature was over 100°F.SturgisHill CityOf course, now I wish I had gone because I'm thinking about all the pictures I could have taken. On the other hand, riding across Minnesota and South Dakota on the back of Doug's bike doesn't sound too comfortable.
After some fiddling around with Google Maps I've managed to come up with a little map of our journey through France and Spain. It would be way cool if somebody came up with a web app that could be used by normal people to do this kind of thing...
I grew up a Navy brat. That is, my father was a career man in the U.S. Navy. Air Traffic Controlman, to be specific. His tours of duty were 18 months at a time, and except for a couple of impractical overseas assignments (Vietnam, Iceland), the entire family went along for the ride. This resulted in a lot of road trips and even a handful of trans-ocean boat trips and cross-country airline flights.
It was the road trips that I enjoyed the most. We often got 2 weeks to travel, and my dad enjoyed spending as much of that time exploring the side roads. The best trip – in my opinion – was the road trip from NY to CA in the early 1960’s. Dad didn’t even grumble about the high cost of gas (30 cents a gallon), since the Navy paid. The bonus for us kids: we got off from school for 2 weeks.
We didn’t really “rough it,” for the most part. We hauled a rented Airstream Bambi, a 16-foot broom closet on wheels. It meant we had a tiny kitchen and even smaller bathro
It's the start of the new semester...it looks like I'll be teaching 2 new courses and that makes it crunch time. Add to that a long-standing weekend date with my in-laws in this place...and I'm not sure how much blogging I'll be able to fit in this week.In the mean time, amuse yourself with the new college ratings from U S News and World Report.
MIDDLE AGED ROAD TRIPBy Rick Kaempfer & Dave Stern & Dane Placko Because tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death, we're re-running the piece about our recent trip to Memphis. We hope you enjoy it.Let us set the stage.Rick had to go to Memphis for a media conference. He knew that Dave badly needed to get out of town (he has three little girls including twin one-year-olds), and they both knew that fellow college buddy Dane would be game for coming along. So…after getting approval from mildly disapproving spouses…the plans were made for an old fashioned boy’s road trip.Of course, it wasn’t technically a road trip in the old-fashioned sense of the word. The idea of driving, for instance, was abandoned pretty quickly when Dave and Dane pointed out to the clueless Rick that Memphis was not “about four hours” away from Chicago.Other than that, it was exactly like a traditional hard-core partying road trip…*In the airport, Dane had all of his hair products confiscated
It all started when my brother read Trek by Paul Stewart. The book describes the story of four people attempting to cross Africa (including the Sahara) in a Morris Minor during the 50s. Unfortunately it all ended in tragedy. Oddly enough, due to this story, we head out on Thursday on a road trip of our own. Not quite as dangerous as crossing the Sahara (although by all accounts, thanks to GPS, even that journey is much less risky than in the past), we're heading off to Spain to see my dad. The original plan was to go in a Rover P4, but the demands of teenagers mean we have to go in an air-conditioned people carrier. From a personal perspective, I also see this as part of the slow travel movement. I haven't worked out the figures but I'm hoping this will be better for the environment than flying (although staying at home would be even better of course) and will be much more fun than being crammed on an EasyJet plane. So move along, there won't be anything to see&
ROAD TRIP – Estos son algunos de los consejos y trucos de nuestro Blog de Viajes a la hora de alquilar un coche para un Road Trip.
Para viajar por la Costa Oeste de Estados Unidos, la mejor opción es alquilar un coche, no solo por la flexibilidad que te da, sino que además los medios de transporte públicos en Estados Unidos son bastante malos, por lo que si pretendes utilizarlos, vas a perder la mayor parte del tiempo esperándolos, y muchos sitios, simplemente no se puede llegar.
Nosotros hemos hecho un ROAD TRIP por California, Nevada y Arizona. Desde España nos comentaron que sacáramos el Carnet Internacional de Conducir, pero cuando alquilamos el coche, no dijeron que no querían ese, que el que querían era el de España.
Hay muchas compañías que ofrecen coches de alquiler allí, Avis, Herz, Alamo, y también puedes usar los buscadores y agencias online, en sus secciones de Coches. Puedes encontrar una lista de las principales buscadores de viajes haciendo CLICK AQUÍ.
A recent study found the average Canadian walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found Canadians drink, on average, 22 gallons of beer a year. That means, on average, Canadians get about 41 miles to the gallon. Kind Of Makes You Proud To Be Canadian, eh!Your "always with the stupid shit, eh!" scribe;Allan W Janssen
Twelve road trip itineraries are detailed in the California Drives magazine. Each focuses on a regional theme, for instance "deserts," "gold country," or "inland empire" (which I've always thought sounded way cooler than it is). The itineraries range in length from two to eight days and from 100 to 785 miles.
Cagayan Valley (Lambak ng Cagayan in Filipino) is a region of the Philippines, also designated as Region II or Region 02. It is composed of five provinces, namely: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino. Its regional center is Tuguegarao City. (more…)
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I've updated my music section with the song from the Mastercard ad (in the UK anyway - not sure about anywhere else) that shows a couple on a road trip while playing a a beautiful song. The minute I heard...
The Carnival is up over at Consent of the Governed, but be warned.Lives under construction. It could be slow going!Wouldn't you know that I would have forgotten to submit something for this week's edition? At least I have a new template, though, with most of my links back. I can surf again!Clipart
National Geographic Traveler is the only magazine I subscribe to, and when it comes in the mail I check the contents immediately. What destinations did they write about this time? The newest issue came with several good articles, including "Zigzagging the Black Hills".I smiled when I read the article because it reminded me of our first big road trip with the boys (they were 6, 4 and almost 2 years old), although our itinerary varied a bit from Traveler's. It was a 9 hour drive from our house to Badlands National Park with 1 hour stops in Sioux Falls for a picnic lunch and in Mitchell to visit the Corn Palace. We arrived in the Badlands in time for a short hike before dinner.We decided to hike the window trail near the northeast entrance. The boys loved the climbing, and we had to hold on to our youngest who thought he could do whatever his brothers did. After dinner we did some more exploring. The striped sandstone hills were amazing to see as the sun set. If you don't have y
This outing has now been filled.
Update: 6/11
The day of shooting at Singing Oakes Gardens is still on for this coming Sunday, June 17th.
Here is a map that should help if needed, along with some general info on where we will be meeting that morning.
If anyone has tried to reach me by e-mail, I am still having a ton of trouble with it and hopefully will have it figured out soon. No mail coming in or going out!
Click on thumbnail to see the larger version of the map.
DIRECTIONS: From Columbia, SC…Take I-77 North to Blythewood Road (Exit #27). Turn right onto Blythewood Road. Go to the second traffic light. Turn left at the light then right at next traffic light, which is Langford Road. Go 4 1/2 miles on Langford Road to Abell Road on left. Our garden is the first on the left. The distance from I-77 to our garden is 5 miles.
From Charlotte, NC…Take I-77 South to Blythewood Road (Exit #27). Turn left on Blythewood Road, go to the second traffic light, and follow directions
Update: 5/16
It looks like it will be the first week of June for anyone who would like to go to Singing Oakes Gardens for a day of shooting.
Daylilies needs a good week of warm/hot weather for the blooms to be at their best, and from looking at what is going on in my own garden, I am predicting the first Saturday in June for peak bloom.
Have talked to Peg about a group showing up and spending a day, and she is fine with it.
There will probably be a limit of about 12 individuals.
So, … the first 12 who sends me a e-mail gets a slot.
And, … it does not cost a thing! (Way cool)
Will post a bit more on this get-together in the next 4 to 5 days.
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We're about to embark on our third official road trip since "babies make six". They've all been to Kentucky to see my side of the family. All of Clif's family lives close to us. This time our trip is for a party. My nephew is turning 1 this weekend. The trip is about 6 hours without kids and can vary from 6.5 - 8 hours with kids. Do you have any idea what it's like to pack and travel with 4 kids ages 3 and under?Yep. It's some kind of feat. I feel like an airline hostess for the entire trip.I have the rest of tonight and a few hours tomorrow night to pull this off. I would have had most of today, but we have 3 sick babies. Two of them went to the doctor today and got their little throats swabbed. They have an unnamed virus that is going around. Thank goodness it's not strep. However, last night was not fun. Tyler had been clingy and cranky all afternoon and evening, so he went to bed really early and ahead of his siblings. That never happens! Lauren woke up crying at 9pm and with
We're about to embark on our third official road trip since "babies make six". They've all been to Kentucky to see my side of the family. All of Clif's family lives close to us. This time our trip is for a party. My nephew is turning 1 this weekend. The trip is about 6 hours without kids and can vary from 6.5 - 8 hours with kids. Do you have any idea what it's like to pack and travel with 4 kids ages 3 and under?Yep. It's some kind of feat. I feel like an airline hostess for the entire trip.I have the rest of tonight and a few hours tomorrow night to pull this off. I would have had most of today, but we have 3 sick babies. Two of them went to the doctor today and got their little throats swabbed. They have an unnamed virus that is going around. Thank goodness it's not strep. However, last night was not fun. Tyler had been clingy and cranky all afternoon and evening, so he went to bed really early and ahead of his siblings. That never happens! Lauren woke up crying at 9pm and with
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