Tag Archives: road trips

Car Maintenance: Let Safety Lead the Way

Posted on 2019-09-14 by tikichris

Paying attention to car maintenance is extremely important, especially it comes to having a fun and safe road trip. I’ve had the good fortune of getting to take a number of amazing driving adventures – sometimes riding shotgun, sometimes behind … Continue reading →

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Best Islands Around the World for Road Trips (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-08-23 by tikichris

There’s more than one side to any island and some of the world’s bigger, more beautiful islands deserve to have all their sides explored in full. So, if you dream of a vacation that’s filled with discovering waterfalls, hiking mountains … Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Big Time

Posted on 2017-11-07 by tikichris

A road trip interspersed with city breaks and rural retreats across one of the world’s most captivating landscapes: Kemey and I fell for Scotland big time. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Inverness and Around the Highlands

Posted on 2017-11-06 by tikichris

Last stop on our tour was the Inverness, where Kemey and I spent most of our three-day visit hiking in and around town and through wilderness areas within easy reach of the city. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Driving the A82 with the Vauxhall Mokka X

Posted on 2017-11-05 by tikichris

Best thing about our recent tour of Scotland? Humming through the Highlands in the comfortable and stylish Vauxhall Mokka X. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Glasgow

Posted on 2017-11-04 by tikichris

It’d been years since either Kemey or I had been to Glasgow and our two-night (and really only one full day) pit stop proved far too short. Nonetheless we had an amazing time and loved discovering how much more delicious the city had become since we’d last been there. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Le Roi Fou

Posted on 2017-11-03 by tikichris

Every bite of every dish at Le Roi Fou delighted as it confirmed why this months old fine dining destination was dubbed Best New Restaurant at this year’s Scottish Food Awards. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Edinburgh

Posted on 2017-11-02 by tikichris

First stop on our Falling for Scotland tour was the magically misty city of Edinburgh – a destination both Kemey and I know fairly well but can never seem to get enough of. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn

Posted on 2017-11-01 by tikichris

Falling for Scotland is easy to do this time of year, especially when seeing the country by car. Continue reading →

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The Top 10 Motorcycle Road Trips in the US (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-07-12 by tikichris

Jill Lang / Shutterstock Anybody who rides will tell you that few experiences can compare to cruising a perfect ribbon of road or conquering the curves of a winding mountain pass. Are you hoping to hit the highway this summer … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a Summer Road Trip

Posted on 2016-06-09 by tikichris

When making plans for a summertime road trip, it is usually best to be prepared for all weathers and – at busy times – some delays. Therefore, always have snacks, drinks and waterproofs available, especially if you have children in the car with you. Continue reading →