Whether traveling over the river and through the woods or just down the street, Thanksgiving travel can be a hassle. The roads aren’t just busy; people are impatient. It’s been that way for a few days. My drive to work each morning has been a breeze, but trying to get around town any other time…
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We’ve been on the road the last few weekends, and one thought keeps crossing my mind; How did we live without GPS? And now, thanks to our smartphones, we don’t even have to buy a device that costs hundreds of dollars. I started driving before GPS was available to the public, and I remember hassling…
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I’ve always loved traveling. And if I have a choice, I prefer taking a car whenever possible. Sure, flying may be easier for some travel, but quick trips in the car are the best. But, as I’ve gotten older, I find that there’s no such thing as quick. Road trips take time; to prepare…
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It didn’t matter what mode of transportation you used to travel over the Christmas holiday. It was a nightmare for many people. Air travelers are still having issues. We headed north to Indiana on Saturday and weren’t sure what road conditions we’d encounter. Most roads were good, except the interstate through Kentucky. I’m not sure…
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Ever since I first started driving, I’ve usually been the driver. I prefer it that way. Now on the surface, you might think that it’s all about control. But the main reason I hate riding shotgun is unique to many…
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Most of us who regularly hit the highway usually visit a truck stop for gas and snacks. But it hasn’t always been that way for people who travel in their car. When did truck stops become travel centers? I don’t think it was that long ago…
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If you’re of a certain age, whenever you hear someone mention pecan log rolls you think of one thing, Stuckey’s. Stuckey’s was sort of a travel oasis back in the day. And while s few still remain, you have to look a bit harder to find those famous log rolls…
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I’ve always been a spontaneous person. Now, I enjoy planning, but doing something on the spur of the moment is fun. Or, at least it used to be. The Coronavirus has definitely changed that…
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Many people are hitting the road and heading out of town for the holidays. If you’re driving, what will you be taking along for road snacks? I’m sure you have a favorite…
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Skiing season is officially here. I have a bunch of friends who love to ski, but of course they live nowhere near where it snows. I guessing that they love to travel even more…
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