Harvest season wrapped up not too long ago in my hometown. I live near Dallas now, so I am far-removed from the rural plains of Iowa where I grew up. But I have friends back home that are on my…
The thought of a holiday road trip can send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned winter traveler. But planning ahead for your road trip can make a big difference in whether you merely endure hours in a…
My wife is an adventurer, for which I am very thankful. The way this usually manifests is that, without my knowing it, we suddenly have dinner plans, a party to go to, or a vacation or road trip in store,…
The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. For some parents, just leaving the kids with a babysitter or nanny can be a nerve-racking experience. But it can be several times more distressing when the babysitter is also…
When it comes to road trips, for me it’s about “firsts.” There are so many amazing sights to see while traveling, I like to make a mental note of the things I discover for the first time. Silly, but it…
Pickup truck drivers beware. Your vehicle may be on thieves’ list of favorite targets. Research released by the Highway Data Loss Institute, based on insurance theft claims during the period 2010 to 2012. The research showed pickups were the first…