This app can be a pretty important tool in today’s economy. It allows you to set car profiles and then chart your gas usage to give you a good idea of how your vehicle is running and how many miles per gallon you are getting.
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Road Trip to NYC - Here are my top ten songs for the trip. We leave today
10. Bon Jovi “Wanted Dead or Alive”
9. Police “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic”
8. Pearl Jam “Better Man”
7. Modest...
What's the deal with those girls? My life with the twins and the world around me. Wake up, smell what I am cooking and lets get this started
My husband has a busy week this week. He has university talks all over the Maritimes.
At the very last minute the kids and I decided to join him on Tuesday …. Head over to Being Savvy Halifax to find out where we went!
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We are on the road again this weekend for a fun road trip to an unknown destination. It's fun with family and friends, and I am super excited - kids would be excited too, that is if they knew where we are going. Keep tuned for fun updates - best in real time at Twitter @katjapresnal and who knows, there might be even some live streaming coming on Saturday evening. Can you guess where we are going?
You’ve finally taken the plunge. You’ve booked your US car hire and you’ve got your suitcases packed-you’re ready to hit the road for the adventure of a lifetime.
However, for good reason, you may be worried about having to curtail your trip due to current petrol costs. You may have concerns that you might even have to [...]
From a couple of balmy weeks agoGlorious Summer HolidaysIf I do not go to the shop today we shall all starve. But that’s the real trouble with holidays. If push comes to shove, and it might, I may be able to drag something out of the freezer, kicking and screaming. But if they won’t eat the defrosted victim, I shall be no further forwarder. What good are hot dogs without any buns? No. A trip
Thank you all so much for your emails and comments. Losing my Dad sucks butt, but we’re doing okay and I hear it gets easier with time, though I’m sure we won’t miss him any less. He left us with years of memories to talk and laugh about, and we’re doing lots of [...]
This week's theme is so on time. I could defiantly use a vacation, so i'm taking one next weekend. I'll will be hitting up Atlanta for the classic weekend. Any suggestions on where i should go when i get there? My choice for this week is "Vacation" by the Go-Go's. FOR MORE OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY:(want to be included on my list, let me know in comments!)[FRESH & FAB][KREATIVE TALK][MRS. GRAPEVIN
If you have time to visit only one city in Europe, make it Paris! Your trip should include: the treasures of the Louvre, the towering magnificence of the Eiffel Tower and the electric atmosphere of Notre Dame cathedral. Of course, these are just a fe...
This Coleman Road Trip Grill is the perfect gift idea for graduates who like to be on the move. If the graduate likes to be outdoors, look no further! This grill is portable and easy to set up. With removable surfaces food can be prepared just the way he/she likes it. This grill is also [...]
For day 2 of our North Philippines road trip, we had a meeting with Mayor Bautista of Baguio City and a working lunch meeting with the Baguio Convention and Visitors Bureau (BCVB) at the Panagbenga office. Of course, we feasted on a packed lunch from the Baguio Country Club (BCC). They may have been in plastic containers, but the food from BCC was delicious!Outside the Baguio Convention Center, st
Planning for a romantic trip with your beloved? I believe many of us would rather board a cruise ship or a luxury train, than take a road trip. Well road trips were never meant to be boring, tiring and time consuming, it’s just that many of us have forgotten or never learned how to enjoy a road trip. Road trips can be fun, exciting and romantic, plus the advantages of taking a road trips is myri
'House' star to mark half century with road trip across the Stateshellomagazine.com, UK - Sep 2, 2008The motorcyle enthusiast - who unwinds after filming his hit medical drama House by cruising around Los Angeles on his beloved black Triumph Bonneville ...
Last time, we cruised along the Northern California Coastline; now it’s time to fire up your Road Trip Planner and skirt the southern coastline to complete your own California Cruisin’ Dream Trip. We left off in one of my favorite...
Week #1 DOWN. All classes interesting and challenging (more challenging perhaps than I was mentally in the groove for). How-to-teach-writing classes, How-to-pin-down-your-teaching-philosophy classes, Writing-across-genres-and-whatnot classes, Non-fiction/memoir/pour-your-heart-out classes. In my late night Thursday class, I had to introduce myself (for the fifth time this week), sure to add on
A US road trip is the adventure of a lifetime. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of following Route 66 or the Pacific Coast Highway with US car hire. At Argus Car Hire, customer safety is paramount. We want you to get the best from your US touring experience, that’s why we’ve come up with [...]
It may have been a short trip, but we certainly packed a lot in. Of course, business never stops and we negotiated a deal and am opening escrow on the new Papago listing in Paradise Palms, and on Friday we closed the 15th street deal. Hard to believe that 15 years ago I was selling real [...]
Set off on the road to fun with this all-new hidden object adventure from the creators of the popular Little Shop of Treasures series. Time to take a break from running your shops, hit the road, and search stunning scenes from Seattle to South Beach on your quest to collect rare and exclusive items for your Little Shops back home. Complete 16 challenging road trips and unlock new bonus rounds and
A road trip across the US is the adventure of a lifetime. The wide-open spaces, dusty desert backdrops and dramatic landscapes all provide plenty of scope for touring. There are a few differences between renting a car in Europe and US car rental however. If you’ve never rented a car in the US, you might like [...]
I thought this would be a fun, non-political break from recent posts. Okay, first of all I totally cannot take credit for this idea. I am a huge Adam Carolla fan and on his morning radio program, they often play this game with guests where they throw out two douchie famous people and have the [...]
So the world's been hit with a mobile revolution and green revolution (although Steve Lerman, the author of The World Is Flat, would argue that it's a green party) at the same time. Get your world mobile and green at the same time with the high capacity solar charger battery for PCs, laptops and mobile phones. The charger that will keep you on the go and in the good books with the granola eaters
Set off on the road to fun with this all-new hidden object adventure from the creators of the popular Little Shop of Treasures series. Time to take a break from running your shops, hit the road, and search stunning scenes from Seattle to South Beach on your quest to collect rare and exclusive items for your Little Shops back home. Complete 16 challenging road trips and unlock new bonus rounds and
Bored with the usual border crossing at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia and Sadao, Thailand and with the crossing at Padang Besar (Padang Basar to Thais) I decided to go for a more adventurous route!
There are a few main border crossing points betwen Malaysia and Thailand. The most popular is Bukit Kayu Hitam - and [...]
I’m going on a short road trip to Charleston,WV this week. I’ll be leaving tomorrow and coming back on Thursday. The trip is 11 hours each way which will make it two of the three days mostly driving. I’m not sure if I’ll have internet access when I’m there. I plan to schedule some posts [...]
Another great piece of tour footage from the Matix crew is available below. They went through the heat for the sake of skateboarding footage, and here it is...Arizona folks are crazy, because it's dang hot out there. Matix is not my favorite, but they got a good team:Check out our sponsors, and keep us skateboarding -Skate Dvd's and other crap, now available through Amazon.comSirj Skateboard Shop
On Monday, I posted numbers 15-11 of the greatest road trip songs according to my opinion. Today I’m posting numbers 10-6. Don’t be afraid to disagree or add your own additions in the “Comments” section below.
10. Hotel California – The Eagles: Anybody who can’t sing along to this song on the radio should have their [...]
Situated on both sides of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park still remains the most popular national park for every road trip planner. Attracting over nine million adventurers and sightseers every year, it is the most...
Detroit's long list of things to do and its organized freeway system make it one of the best destinations for a holiday vacation. Grab your keys and head out to have one great summer road trip to this beautiful Michigan...
The Sports Freak and I are on the road in New York City to catch the New York Mets in the last season of Shea Stadium. And boy did we pick a great game. Mets won, 3-0 by beating...
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.
It's been fun driving a big triangle of seven-hour trips across Germany this week, first from Arnhem to Berlin for a conference, then Berlin to Zurich to spend a day with my brother and his family, and finally Zurich back to Arnhem for work Monday morning. The Dutch only drive long distances when there are three week's vacation waiting at the far end of the road: then they will drive 30 hours
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
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...
The Infiniti EX35 was noted for its ‘plush, flexible interior’ and advanced technology such as its industry-first Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system.Read more...
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.
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 [...]
Road trips with the family are excellent ways to expose children to new cities, new cultures, and new landscape. However, traveling in a car with children can also be trying. To ensure your upcoming road trip with the kids is fun, you will need to be prepared for the unexpected. By being [...]
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....
England is a country with endless stories to tell, and that is why so many people want to go on a UK road trip. The United Kingdom is so rich in history and culture. No matter where you go, there...
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 Busâ€, 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, [...]
