Road Trips

When jetting off to a foreign country, there are so many details to remember: your passport, your credit cards and their travel perks, and confirmation numbers for important reservations. But, one bit of preparation often overlooked is researching the tipping…

There’s a certain nostalgia associated with train travel — the magnificent expanses and glittering cityscapes, the sound of the train whistle, the clatter of the rails, and the beauty of the trains themselves. For young fans of Thomas the Tank…

AAA may be the best-known provider of roadside assistance, with more than 50 million members, but it has plenty of competition. Numerous insurance firms, automakers, oil companies, and even cellphone service providers offer assistance plans for emergencies on the road.…

Shopping for the local specialties is often one of the highlights of foreign travel. Each culture has its own pricing traditions, many involving haggling and discounting, and it’s always a good idea to read up about the specifics before arriving…

With free navigation and gas apps guiding your way, say sayonara to getting lost, wasting gas, and spending too much to power your buggy. Regardless what kind of smartphone you have, at least one of the apps featured here should…