Recent Travel Blog | General Travel Information PostsFall Weekend Travel Funby Michele Cheplic25 Oct 2009 04:17 AMJust because the temperatures are falling doesn't mean you have to turn into a hermit. Couch potatoes, who like to bake in front of the television on chilly autumn days, don't know what they are missing outside. Real Life Travel Tales: Putting the Brakes on Summer Escapesby Michele Cheplic31 Jul 2008 10:35 PMWe've all been there before: We're running late for work, school or a doctor's appointment and we try to make up for lost time by putting the pedal to the metal. Typically, that excuse doesn't fly when pleading your case to the police officer that just clocked you exceeding the speed limit. Sunday Travel Funnies: It's All How You Look at Itby Michele Cheplic20 Jul 2008 07:04 PMWhat would you think if you were driving down a suburban street and found yourself at the end of a radar gun... being held by an 11-year-old? Would you slow down? Drivers in Louisville, Kentucky have. When in Rome... Don't Pack Snacksby Michele Cheplic16 Jul 2008 03:53 PMWell, you can pack them, but just don't plan to nosh on them while you're visiting the picturesque city's world-famous monuments. Rome's government officials recently voted to ban sightseers from snacking near the city's historical center. China--Ready for the Olympicsby Michele Cheplic14 Jul 2008 01:20 PMDon't call it a makeover. Chinese officials say what they did to their capital in preparation for next month's Summer Olympic Games is beyond a mere renovation. They consider it nearly a complete overhaul. Summer Travel Tidbits: Roadkill, Reckless Driving and Record High Gas Pricesby Michele Cheplic08 Jul 2008 07:45 PMROADKILL If you are planning to drive along Illinois highways this summer don't expect the views to be very pleasant. Unless you enjoy staring at miles and miles of roadkill, you will likely find the drive somewhat... well... gross. How the Midwestern Floods are Affecting Summer Travel Plansby Michele Cheplic21 Jun 2008 12:15 PMI live in a state that has been ravaged by floods. More than 15 counties here in Wisconsin have been declared disaster areas and FEMA workers continue to assess the damage to homes and businesses. Travel Guides: Are They Worth It?by Michele Cheplic06 Jun 2008 03:58 PMI am a huge advocate of travel guides. Though being that I am a relentless organizer and planner this is no surprise. I am also a member of AAA so stocking up on travel guides is easy since I can get them for free (or at least as a part of my annual membership fee). Sunday Travel Funnies: Granny Puts Pedal to the Metal and Pilots Ask for God's Help to Land Safelyby Michele Cheplic25 May 2008 11:55 PMIf you think senior citizens live life in the slow lane you haven't met 96-year-old Edith Pittenger. The great-great-grandmother made history last week becoming the oldest driver to ever gun it around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Travel Tidbits: Road Block-Oreos, Pigs, and Veggies, Oh My!by Michele Cheplic19 May 2008 11:53 PMIn what some motorists in Morris, Illinois would consider an inconvenience my young daughter would see as a dream come true. Recent Blog Comments Andrea Hermitt says... "I have traveled with kids for many years." Michele Cheplic says... "Thanks for the comment Gillian, I like Expedia too." |
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