Like many kids in the United States, while growing up my parents would each summer pack us into the car and set off on a family road trip of varying lengths. Usually they were (more or less) fun, and it certainly instroduced me to new experiences as well as learning a lot about my country. And as this summer´s road trip season, it also dovetails with the USA´s observance of its 250th birthday, culminating on July 4, which marks the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independen
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Renting a car has become far more strategic than many travelers realize, especially on international trips where local rules, taxes, and driving conditions vary widely. Across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America, here´s a quick look at eight of the main practical issues dominating the conversation at the moment. Travelers who understand them often save significant money—and avoid the most common frustrations.
Hidden Fees
This is by far the number
Road trips with kids can be a wonderful way to create lasting family memories—but they can also test parents’ patience. Long hours in the car often lead to boredom, restlessness, and the dreaded question: “Are we there yet?” The good news is that with a little preparation and creativity, road trips can become fun, engaging adventures rather than stressful journeys. Here are plenty of ideas to keep kids entertained, happy, and involved from start to finish.
Plan Ahead for Entertainment
Preparatio
The holiday season brings joy and festivities, but it also sees a surge in travel, which unfortunately correlates with an increase in car accidents. As an experienced attorney with a focus on car accident cases, Tom Kiel offers invaluable tips to ensure safe and stress-free holiday travel, minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries on the road.
Plan and Allow Extra Time
Planning is crucial for safe holiday travel. Tom Kiel advises travelers to plan their routes, considering traffic patterns
The Land Down Under is a traveller favourite thanks to its warm weather, stunning beaches, exciting cities, and diverse landscapes. And if you´re visiting from the Northern Hemisphere, keep in mind that the seasons are reversed. So this month through November is spring, and December through February is summer - which is an especially fantastic time to visit - including these iconic destinations:
The Submarine Magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef
No trip to Australia is complete without a
Road trips to new places, discovering new routes, enjoying the journey - the breeze, the views, the people along the way - as well as the destination are one of the great travel experiences you can have. And the serendipity - the unexpected pleasures and adventures that arise along the way - can make them all the more memorable and enjoyable. And if you haven't experienced the joys of motorcycle travel, read on and see what you've been missing.
Enjoy Nearly Unfettered Freedom
Bikers ar
The Outer Banks, a 200-mile-long string of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, are a beach-driving paradise, and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, covering some 70 miles of it, is a great place to park your RV for an amazing vacation. Where exactly you choose to do so will depend on your budget and your choice of camping style.
Currently there is no admission fee to the National Seashore if you just wish to walk the beaches, swim, picnic, and play water sports such as kayaking,
"Nature's Grace" along the Maine Sculpture Trail. Photo by Alan Stubbs
Some people are traipsing through lovely landscapes as others explore history from days of North America's earliest tribal peoples to the present. Avid birders use binoculars to spot colorful feathered friends in flight while canoers and kayakers dip paddles into the water. At the end of the day, many of these visitors to Panama City, Florida, belly up to an oyster bar to enjoy freshly shucked bivalves prepared in a variety
We have read hundreds of road trip itineraries, motorcycle diaries, car trips and what not. It is still unbelievable why these road trips are lifting our hearts up. Be it the views, the thrill hidden, the bends and ascends, the food cafes, historical buildings, farms and landscapes, everything on a road trip creates pleasure and most of the time, bliss. Find some of the most exemplary road trips around the world one should have on his bucket list.
Iceland’s Ring Road
On a road trip through the
Our “ultimate European road trip” terminated in Stuttgart, Germany where we dropped off our once brand-new Macan S, which we named Max, at the Porsche factory for its shipment home.
After being on the road for almost 30 days driving through Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland, there comes the time when you realize… enough is enough… it’s time to go home!
And on this vacation, of course, we brought back quite an unusual souvenir!
Autobahn to Stuttgart
Leaves turning to fall colors
The Last
Our recent “ultimate European road trip” now heads north through Italy's lake country, stopping at Lake Lugano, between Garda and Maggiore. About two thirds of this lake's shoreline is in Switzerland and about one third in Italy, resulting in a blending of their respective cultures which creates a unique as well as charming destination.
Flanked by much two larger lakes, the "lake in the middle" still outshines both with its intimate-feeling setting surrounded by majestic mountains and many pictu
We began this adventure by purchasing a Porsche Macan S and picking the car up at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany, near Stuttgart... and now our first post-purchase road trip is now officially underway! And here is our actual driving experience.
Start Your Engines…. We're Off!
We began our day with a breakfast feast at the Hotel Schlossgarten, then retrieved our car "Max" from his “special” underground, secure parking place reserved for hotel guests.
Stuttgart is the home of Porsch
Benny Marty
Face it, Australia is one big country and involves a lot of car time to get the full road trip experience.
You can’t avoid bathroom breaks and you can’t avoid gas stops. You can, though, save time by avoiding at restaurants and chowing down on the go, by taking some particularly Aussie goodies along with you!
Anzac Biscuits
A crunchy commemoration (below) of the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in World War I, its basic ingredients are rolled
by Mary Gallagher / Photos by Will A. Davis
If you've driven up and down a lot of the USA's Interstate 95 between the Northeast and Florida numerous times, how many countless times have you passed by or just stopped for a bite to eat at the Florence, South Carolina exit? Well, next time take a two-night break for some big surprises. The ride into this historic city hasn’t always been the prettiest but that’s changing really fast - just like its downtown.
Philanthropy
Our “ultimate European road trip” started in Stuttgart, Germany after we picked up our brand-new Porsche Macan S from the factory, now heads back north to Stuttgart as we conclude our extended vacation. Our car, named Max, will be prepped for his long boat ride home where he trades in his lederhosen for a surfboard rack.
Our adventure continues as we explore this beautiful and historic lakeside city.
Mother Nature Deflated Our Zeppelin Adventure
All the planning in the world is no match for Mot
image: MKB-DESKKART
Our Porsche Macan road trip started in Stuttgart continues from the Lake Garda area in the north of Italy to the west coast and the Italian Riviera. Our decision to stay in Sestri Levante, just south of Portofino, came from an inspiration after seeing a photo of an unknown beautiful seaside village several years ago, and researching until we found it… let's go there!
The mystery village was perfectly situated in the middle of the Italian Riviera and had easy access to the maj
I crammed a lot into my one day in Flagstaff. Now it was time to move on, and my reservation for the next night was at the Grand Canyon's Yavapai Lodge. I was anxious to get going, but first thing in the morning I had a good breakfast, checked out of the motel and headed over to the Riordan Mansion State Park. Being a state park, I expected it to be outside of town. To my surprise, it is just a couple of blocks off the main road, right by the university campus.
Although one is free to wander ab
We began this adventure by purchasing a Porsche Macan S and picking the car up at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen, Germany... this road trip is now “official”. This segment of the series is dedicated to our adventures while touring the Salzburg area.
Salzburg Arrival
The drive took about four hours, and everything went smoothly. We did experience a few eye-openers along the way, one being the price of fuel. We complain about the price of fuel in the States but we were experiencing close to
We began this adventure by selecting and purchasing a Porsche Macan S for our road trip of a lifetime; developing an inspired travel itinerary for the entire month of September; and hanging out in Stuttgart, Germany before the trip begins.
This installment of the series is focused on actually picking up the car at the Porsche factory in Zuffenhausen. This is where the plan meets reality.
The Big Day – Meeting Max
We had a very early breakfast and hailed a taxi around 8:00 AM to get us to our 8:30
