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I can't believe it's already August, but that doesn't mean it's too late to plan a last-minute road trip: the quintessential Summer adventure. Make sure you check out these tips before you pack up, put the top down, and hit the open road. Here's how to take a road trip if you're . . . With Your Best Friend: There's nothing better than blasting music and dancing in the car with your best friend. Read more
I'm heading on a road trip south to LA this weekend, so it's time to stock my phone with must-have apps for my time on the road. Here, four can't-miss and free apps to help you out on any road trip — food, fuel, traffic, and tunes, we have you covered! Please remember to drive safely — no app using while behind the wheel! Read more
I got a bit of sticker shock recently as I drove into my local gas station to find that prices have risen above $4 a gallon. Thankfully I don't drive often (public transportation FTW!), but at those prices, it's enough to make a girl want to throw down for an expensive (but cost-saving) electric-hybrid car. You may not have the bankroll to change up your ride now, but in the meantime, check out Read more
This Thanksgiving, I'll be packing up my car and driving a few hours down the California coast to see my family. I'll have all the gadgets needed to keep me entertained on the road, but I've made sure to download some useful apps to help make my journey as easy and on track as possible. Click through to check out some great apps for your iPhone or Android to have while you're braving the holiday Read more
Between reunions with old friends and gatherings with the extended family, Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season can mean a lot of miles logged in the family car. Road trips can be a fun way to bond with your family and see some sights while on the way to your destination, but they can also disrupt a healthy routine. Before you fall into a greasy fast food rut while you're on the road, Read more
I don’t know about you, but the sunshine and longer days already have me daydreaming about a Summer vacation. I tend to prefer road trips over air travel for my warm-weather getaways; they’re more affordable, and I love being on my own schedule, sipping Icees, and blasting tunes. And it sounds like I may be in luck: analysts are predicting that gas prices won’t climb any higher than $3 a Read more
While eating out may be the easy thing to do when traveling, Carrie Underwood tells Us Weekly that she avoids the lure of fast food whenever she's away from home. On tour food: "It's fast food, there's aftershow food, you get pizza, whatever. I don't do that. I don't eat out ever." In order to avoid the lure of fast food, Carrie says she keeps plenty of healthy foods on hand, and that her tour Read more
When traveling with a pooch — bring water. Not everyone normally treats a pet to purified beverages, but you can reuse old water bottles by filling with your home's tap water before you go. That way your pooch willl have the same drinking water he's used to, an especially helpful step for sensitive tummies. As a bonus before long car rides, I also freeze a bottle and place it near North so he Read more
Road trip! If you're hitting the mean streets for a trip this (long) weekend, don't forget a safe spot for your pet. As cute as it is to have him ride shotgun, or in your lap, I don't recommend it. If the airbags deploy, the force can kill or seriously hurt a pooch in a minor accident that would have barely roughed him up otherwise. While it's possible to disable passenger side bags on many cars, Read more
Well they're usually not behind the wheel — don't worry, this car is parked — but how often do your pets travel via car? How Often Do Your Pets Take Car Trips? Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly Read more
