7 Sep 2015

As a pedestrian, do you have the right-of-way?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

When you are traveling and in an unfamiliar town, it is vital to make smart decisions when crossing the street. Overall, pedestrians do have the right-of-way. However, it is important to follow key guidelines when crossing the street:

If you are in the crosswalk, you have the right-of-way.
Do not assume that the driver is going to see you, though, even if you have the right-of-way. So, don't just step out into the street without looking and knowing you are not in danger.
If you are not using a crosswalk, you might have the right-of-way. However, you should still use extreme caution.

So - get out and enjoy the town. Just be sure to do as we were told as children: look both ways before crossing the street.

Reduce travel stress

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Traveling is stressful, and the stress doesn’t necessarily stop when you reach your destination. So make life easier by having the addresses you need on hand. Also, set the GPS in your phone for audible directions to get you where you’re going. Rent a car, unless you are somewhere taxis or public transit are easier to use, and when you rent, use a loyalty program to save time and paperwork. Check the weather too, to avoid surprises. Finally, allow yourself plenty of extra time.

19 Jan 2015

Are you warming your car before driving? You could be fined.

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Many of us have been told to warm our cars before driving in the winter. Although that was a good procedure in cars before 1990, this is not a good procedure today.

18 Jan 2015

Almost all travelers now use the internet for travel bookings

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Only 10% of the people booking their travels do not use the internet. All others do use various travel sites to book their travels. That is a huge increase since 2006.

18 Jan 2015

You might want to avoid these cities if you are planning a road trip

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

You might want to avoid a car trip to Washington, DC; New York; and Boston, since these are deemed to be the worse cities in America to drive in.

17 Jan 2015

Would you book a hotel room with your car’s GPS?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Book a room nearby with your car's GPS

General Motors has a new service that will let you book hotel rooms right through your car. The paid service is called "AtYourService", and will allow you to find and book a room near you through OnStar at the hotel of your choice, right through Priceline.com.