The morning meeting starts at 08:30 sharp in Mainz, Germany. Our lead guide pulls out what may now seem archaic to most, but is an essential tool for the tour’s success: a map. Not a handheld GPS with pretty graphics or a British woman’s proper...
Sometimes you just need to get away. You don’t need to go far or for a long time, but you just need to go. Within that realm, you need a quick break from the norm. A place to go to relax, enjoy some exceptional hospitality...
In my wildest dreams, I have a big enough garage to fill all of my favourite vehicles and motorcycles. Though reality kicks in and I realize that the one assigned parking stall in my condo is all that I can get away with now. But if...
Growing up, my 1991 Toyota Corolla station wagon had no bells and whistles. Okay, maybe that’s an understatement. I did have a tape deck and a radio, though the speakers on the driver’s side went on permanent vacation in the late 90s, so my only...
Amsterdam, Netherlands- When considering purchasing a vehicle, we usually go through a few steps. We ask around which brands our friends have and if they like them. We research on the Internet, read car reviews, or go into a dealership. We price things out and then...
When you think of car buying, what comes to mind? In a way, the “traditional” sense would be to go to a dealership, talk to a sales person, take the car for a test drive, and either buy it or keep shopping. But thanks to the...
Many moons ago when I worked in the travel and tourism industry, one definition of a tourist was someone who traveled over 80km from their home to reach any given destination.While living in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, one could consider me a tourist when...
Leasing a car is an exciting thing. Heck, it’s a decision you’ll be married to for at least a few years, so it’s supposed to be a happy time. But sometimes the honeymoon wears off pretty quickly. Organizing and calculating the exact monthly payment can take...
Netherlands Driving, A seasoned car reviewers view of how it's done in Europe! The principle of operating a vehicle is a universal concept. But the rules of the road differ from place to place. ...
