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Airline Etiquette 101
2008-04-11 13:14:00
As a traveler it?s always good to see people who know what to do inside an airplane. Everything that is public needs have its own etiquette system that people should follow and that includes traveling via airplane. I?ve had my own share of experiences seeing people doing the most disgusting things inside an airplane so ...
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Top 10 Places I want to Visit before I Die
2008-04-05 09:19:00
Every traveler and adventurer wants to explore every place especially destinations that would leave you breathless because of the scenery. Some of my friends want to be in historical cities, others in tropical islands while someone I know wants a place where he can spend all his money to gamble. Regardless of where we want to go there’s no way that one cannot appreciate the world’s natural wonders and even man-made structures that have stood the test of time. I’ll be veering away from my usual car posts in this blog because I’ll be listing the best places that can easily make your eyes pop out. There are many awe-inspiring destinations but I’ll make this one a little different because most probably, you’ve never heard anything about the places that I’m going to mention yet they’re too magnificent to be taken for granted. 10. Fairy Chimneys-Cappadocia, Turkey This place is a local tourist attraction for years and was only discovered recently by Western thrill-seekers...
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How to Handle Road Violations
2008-03-28 05:56:00
As a driver, I always do my best not to get a traffic ticket. Years of driving had made me familiar with how cops rush at the end of the month just to meet their quota. In short, I?ve had my fair share of traffic violations over the years. The simple fact is as much ...
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How to be a Tourist
2008-03-19 08:43:00
I?m proud to say that I have been to a lot of places already although I can?t travel as much as I would like to. Nevertheless, I?ve learned a lot of things in my offshore sojourns like learning new cultures, meeting new people and more importantly how it feels to be part of the minority. ...
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Losing my Spare Tire
2008-03-12 09:01:00
I have been preaching about car dos and don?ts in this blog but who would?ve thought that I fell prey to my own complacency. The thing is, while I was driving to meet my older sister from work I got a flat tire. I really didn?t know what happened but it could be that there ...
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Being a Tourist in Laos
2008-03-07 08:39:00
Not too long ago me and my friends traveled to Laos , well that must be 3 years ago I guess. So you might ask, why Laos (pronounced as lao)? Well the idea was to go to Thailand but knowing that the country has been a tourist melting pot, it wouldn?t be nice seeing the same ...
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Inspecting the Safety of your Car in 20 Minutes
2008-03-05 08:24:00
I always use my car everyday to attend to a lot of matters. Recently my uncle got into a car crash because he hasn?t been inspecting his car for four months. Yes you read that right, sometimes being a little bit too obsessive compulsive can help you stay out of danger on the road. Over ...
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Signs That You?re a Reckless Driver
2008-02-27 08:29:00
I spend a lot of my time traveling but that does not prevent me from connecting and posting whatever?s going on with my life through blogging. There had been many instances that one has engaged in dangerous driving. It could even be your mother, brother, father and heck it could even be you. I have ...
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Handling Heavy Traffic sans Road Rage?
2008-02-15 10:12:00
Yes the title doesn?t seem to make any sense but pretend that it does. Most of the time when you talk about heavy traffic and rush hour you?ll talk about road rage as well. So there you go, heavy traffic during rush hour is not only expected it has also become part and parcel of ...
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Leigh Visits London
2008-02-13 04:14:00
February 13,2008     After failing to update my blog for a couple of weeks I decided to write about my latest traveling experience. I?m excited to tell everyone who reads my posts that I visited London for the first time in my life. Actually, it?s tough putting into words how the whole experience went. I think that?s ...
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Unraveling the Basic Philosophy of Road Travel
2008-01-12 11:04:00
Traveling is a state of mind. Hence, a healthy roadie philosophy is needed for a travel plan to work out. And who?s mastered the art and science of travel? Why you?re travel agent, of course. Here are a few road traveling tips from the American Society of Travel Agents: Trip To truly take pleasure in travel one ...
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Protect Your Car From Theft
2008-01-08 10:13:00
Traveling to unfamiliar places isn?t all about fun. There is always the threat of someone breaking in, or worse, taking your whole car. Just imagine yourself stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing on you except the clothes on your back. Not your dream travel memory, right? Then it really wouldn?t hurt to take ...
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Anti-theft Travel Gears
2008-01-05 04:13:00
Traveling is not all that fun. That?s why you and your things should be able to travel safely. Here are a few inexpensive gadgets that would keep your mind off anything else but travel. Money belts ? They?re easy to use, accessible and multipurpose. They?re the perfect traveler?s companion - save for the fact that they ...
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Toyota?s A-BAT Promises Travel Convenience.
2008-01-04 07:00:00
Looking for that ride that could cruise the suburbs as well as the rough roads?  Toyota , a promising challenger to the Ford and General Motor dynasty, has released its latest take on concept vehicles ? the A-BAT. Claiming to be environmentally advanced, the A-Bat promises space and style in a pickup truck. Asked for the inspiration behind ...
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When in Rome? err Greece? Drive
2008-01-02 02:46:00
Forget the saying traveling by foot is the best way to see the country. When in Greece , traveling by wheels is the best. Ancient Greek warrior used to the ancient city offers a wide variety of interesting things that it would be hard to get around just on foot. Driving around would let you make ...
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Preparing your car for travel
2008-01-02 02:46:00
Most road travelers are concerned with that their old vehicle won?t make it thru a long drive. Think otherwise. Ironically, long road travel, not daily use is easier on your car. Here are a few tips to get you on the road to somewhere. The early bird? If you are planning a trip it never hurts to ...
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2008 Toyota Sienna
2007-12-15 04:22:00
Passengers can truly enjoy road trips if they know that their travel vehicle can perform optimally on the road and, at the same time, guarantee a comfortable and safe drive.  Toyota probably kept that truth in mind as it designed its new spacious minivan ? the 2008 Toyota Sienna .  This new minivan from Toyota will ...

Happy Thanksgiving to all!
2007-11-22 06:03:00
  To all travel addicts, sports car enthusiasts, and adventure-loving folks,   HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 
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Great Vehicle Deals in Canada
2007-11-15 07:32:00
People in Canada must be so excited to hear that almost all the up to date Ford automobiles sold in their country will be offered at great discounts between 953 and 6,735 dollars. Even the price of the Ford F-Series pickup, the most famous vehicle in this second largest country in the world, has ...
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Sports Vehicles at E! TV
2007-11-06 09:29:00
The fine-looking star of Grey?s Anatomy Patrick Dempsey will once again catch the eyes of ladies from all over the world as he stars in a new E! Television show ?True Hollywood Story?.  But what will catch the attention of ladies and the rest of the viewers more is the very impressive sports vehicle that ...
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Nissan GT-R sports car
2007-10-05 09:40:00
The Japanese automotive company Nissan Motor recently declared that it is going to introduce a new sports car that will surely thrill car lovers.  Sports car enthusiasts in Japan can take a peek of the GT-R sports car most probably next month at the Tokyo Motor Show.  To hose who are very determined to own ...
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New Electric Sports Car from Tesla
2007-09-25 11:25:00
For all sports car enthusiasts out there, Tesla Motors has very great news for you!  The popular electric vehicle manufacturer is set to generate once again a sports car that will definitely be a major buzz among vehicle buffs.  According to a report from news.com, Tesla will release its latest electric sports car that costs ...
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So Wrong About Engine Oil Level
2007-09-20 11:38:00
There?s no doubt that I am madly in love with cars, but who says that I know everything about them? Well, recently I experienced one of the most humiliating moments of my life — actually forgetting about one of the fundamentals of engine oil check. That shameful incident happened as my best friend parked his ...
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The Fastest of ?Em All
2007-09-18 10:55:00
Wanna know what?s the fastest of them all? Shelby Supercars must have been so proud as its baby Ultimate Aero Twin Turbo was recently named ?Fastest Production Car in the World?. With a 255.85 mph speed, the Shelby Supercars creation made its way to claim this prestigious award. Its speed met the standards ...

Sports Car Club of America Sponsors Racing Event to Raise Charity Funds
2007-09-14 11:35:00
Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) affiliates hosted a racing event meant to raise funds for the Mothers Against Drunk Driving movement. The race was held at the Louisiana State Police Emergency Vehicle Operations Center in Zachary last Labor Day. SCCA is a state-run association that obtained more than ...
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Safety on the Road
2007-09-11 11:06:00
Road trip is most probably one of the best experiences a traveler could be proud of. The marvels on the road that await every passionate voyager are truly endless. From towering trees to magnificent rivers, the views outside the vehicle window are, needless to say, worthy of sheer adoration. To make road ...
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Fast Cars in the Philippines
2007-09-01 09:26:00
I have always been fascinated with fast cars.  There?s something about the rumbling of the engine that never fails to captivate the racer inside me.  The full speed of vehicles makes me crave for more action. Did I just say ACTION?  If you?re an action buff like me, then Philippines is the place for you.  ...
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Driving in Uganda
2007-07-28 12:11:00
Uganda is not like the United States. There are millions of places that remain underdeveloped.  There are people in remote areas living without properly constructed roads, where streets are no more than rutted lanes extending to dusty trails.
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The Ferrari F40
2007-07-26 08:27:00
If Porsche broke the ground for six-figure costs in the UK with the 959, it was Ferrari that really sowed the seed of the new crop. For its fortieth anniversary in 1986, Maranello took the wraps off a celebratory car. It was noisy, cramped, harsh and thirsty and it made a Testarossa look like a ...

Lamborghini?s El Diablo
2007-07-24 14:00:00
The Lamborghini Diablo , in many ways, enjoys a reputation for distinction in terms of  visual presence. It broadly flows along the same proportions as that of it predecessor, the Countach, which was a breakthrough in automotive design when it first came out. Before this astonishing shape appeared in 1971, bodylines were steadily lowering, making it ...