Travel
Things to Consider if Driving on Vacation
Vacationing is often a giant game of money Jenga. Costs keep adding up and hopefully everything doesn’t come crashing down. After all, vacations are not cheap. Normally when thinking about and planning a vacation, the big expenses are food, lodging, entertainment, and travel. While all four of these topics are researched and considered, normally travel is not budgeted correctly.
The issue with travel is that typically only getting there and getting back is considered, whether that’s flying, driving, or another mode of transportation.
What is often overlooked is traveling while actually on vacation. Depending on the trip, this can add up to quite a bit. Oftentimes, a question that gets discussed is whether or not to drive a car, be it driving out to the destination or renting a car.
Here are a few considerations when making that decision.
The Quantity
Driving a car gets more attractive with every additional person traveling. For example, if a car gets 20 miles per gallon and costs $4.00 per gallon, a 40 mile trip costs $8.00 for a single driver, in which case it may be worth trying to find a bus or a subway ticket. However, if the group is four people, the cost goes down to $2.00 per person. Now it seems like a pretty obvious choice to drive.
Most transportation modes are a per person charge. This includes phones, most taxis, trains, and subways.
Time
If on a seven day trip, time is very valuable. The question is how valuable? A ten hour drive is essentially an entire day each way. If the cost to fly the same distance in two hours is $150 more per person, that needs to be considered. For some, the $150 is worth the extra day of vacationing. For others, it may not be worth it.
There is something also to be said about having car access while on a trip. Not needing public transportation or a shuttle service can save quite a bit of time, which again, is money in a way.
Safety
Safety is the biggest deterrent to driving while on a trip. Different states and countries have different laws and ways of enforcing those laws. While you may trust your own driving skills over a public taxi driver, if an accident were to happen, it wouldn’t be your problem to deal with.
If something does happen, it’s very important to have a plan, especially if you’re out of state/country. Having a good understanding of your policy and having an attorney review the policy, particularly for odd situations like out of state travel, is important.
Again, hopefully an accident never happens, but if it does, it is important to be able to move past it as soon as possible and continue on with the trip.
Convenience
This was touched on previously, but there is no doubt that having a car is more convenient than any other kind of travel. There are no concerns about a train arriving on time, having a good Uber driver, or trying to understand a subway route.
A car also allows for spontaneous trips to the store at midnight, going out for a late night activity, or being okay to arrive at an event a bit late without having to look up and consider the transportation options.
Proximity
The last big consideration to look at is the proximity. If staying at a Disney World Resort with no plans to really explore Orlando or the local beaches, getting a shuttle from the airport to the resort is cheaper than getting a rental car that won’t move until going back to the airport at the end of the trip.
On the flip side, exploring Los Angeles can be a disaster if you’re trying to use public transportation or shuttle services. Los Angeles is so big and the beaches are just far enough to make any transportation outside of a rental/personal car very expensive.
Budget the Expenses
After all of the considerations mentioned above, budgeting different scenarios is probably the safest route to go. No two trips are going to be exactly the same. As a general rule, if the costs come out to about the same, leaning on the side of a car is probably the cheaper option because there will almost certainly be an extra taxi, a lost ticket, or a spontaneous extra stop somewhere that will cost more if not driving.
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A UK Bar Pretends To Be A Church To Get Around Pandemic Rules
The pandemic has made it difficult for some businesses to run, which is why this bar is getting creative by registering as a church to their customers
With everyone being in lockdown and not being able to go out, not a lot people have been able to offer up prayers to the 400 rabbit gods, and with 2020 being the hot mess that it is, a tequila joint in Nottingham, England is planning to change that and keep their business afloat, as well.
England just got out of its second nation-wide lockdown as of December 2, and now implements a system where they have tiered restrictions. Nottingham currently sits on the highest risk, the tier 3 category, which states that businesses targeted towards hospitality will stay closed with the exception of delivery or takeout.
Church of 400 Rabbits is an Aztec-themed bar that has an extensive choice of tequila and an application to become a worship center that is currently waiting for approval from Nottingham’s registrar general.
This bar decided to mix spirits with spirituality in hopes that it can implement a loophole in the COVID-19 rules of England, which says that if you’re a church or a place of worship, groups from the same bubble or household can enter your business.
After posting their application that will certify their bar to operate as a place of worship, Church of 400 Rabbits is now looking for devotees through their website.
People who are interested in becoming a Bunny Believer can do this for free, and with a small fee of $13, (£10), you can be ordained as a Reverend, with a t-shirt that you use as your official robes.
James Aspell, owner of Church of 400 Rabbits isn’t too hopeful that Nottingham will consider the application, but says that it’s an attempt to show how ridiculous the tier system is and how some of the rules are contradictory.
He says that it’s difficult because the government insists on these strict rules but that there is little to no financial support. Aspell believes that even if they moved down to a tier 2, they wouldn’t be able to open without dishing out substantial meals, and adding that it’s another Scotch Egg debacle.
For those of you that don’t know what a Scotch egg is, it’s a hard-boiled egg that is wrapped with sausage meat and breadcrumbs. After a lot of debate, it has been considered a substantial meal by Michael Gove, who came under fire when he described it as an appetizer.
Church of 400 Rabbits isn’t the first business that tried to apply as a place of worship, as Atlantic Squash and Fitness Club also rebranded to Church of the Healthy Body to keep their gym open.
Aspell notes that the number of devotees for 400 Rabbits is multiplying rapidly, as rabbits would and has decided to donate all proceeds to a Nottingham homeless charity group.
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Disneyland Attractions That Have Been Lost In Time
Many Disneyland attractions have survived since it first opened in 1955, but others have come and gone.
Disneyland has brought joy to children and adults alike since it first opened in 1955. Many attractions have survived since the beginning, but others have come and gone. Here are some of the most memorable Disneyland attractions that have been lost but not forgotten.
MIDGET AUTOPIA
This attraction only existed in Disneyland from 1957-1966. It featured miniature cars that traveled along a permanent path. The driver could control the speed using gas and brake pedals, but the steering wheel was not functional. It eventually was removed to make room for “It’s A Small World,” but it lived on for another ten years in Marceline, Missouri, the birthplace of Walt Disney himself.
COUNTRY BEAR JAMBOREE
One of the more classic attractions on this list, The Country Bear Jamboree survived from 1972-2001. It featured animatronic bears (and a few other forest creatures) that would perform pre-recorded songs. It was eventually removed and was replaced by “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.”
ADVENTURES THRU INNER SPACE
An attraction ahead of its time, Adventures Thru Inner Space was a part of “Tomorrowland” and took guests on a magical tour through the atoms of a snowflake. It used an “omnimover” system that is still used in many rides to this day. It was eventually replaced by “Star Tours” in 1985.
FLYING SAUCERS
The Flying Saucers were a popular attraction within “Tomorrowland,” although they only existed from 1961-1966. Guests would sit on single-rider “saucers” that would move around in a fashion similar to how an air hockey puck moves. It also had a very exciting bumper cars element as riders could slam into each other.
MONSANTO HOUSE OF THE FUTURE
Another attraction involved in the early days of “Tomorrowland,” The Monsanto House of the Future served as a glimpse into what a future house might look like. Complete with futuristic appliances. It lasted in the park from 1957-1967 and was the joint brainchild of Monsanto, M.I.T., and Walt Disney Imagineering.
MINE TRAIN THROUGH NATURE’S WONDERLAND
The Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland was a ride enjoyed by Disneyland guests from 1960-1977. It served as a tour of the fictional town of Rainbow Ridge and featured multiple waterfalls over a thousand animatronic elements. It was eventually replaced by “Big Thunder Mountain.”
THE PEOPLE MOVER
The aptly named “People Mover” did just that – it moved people! Another element of “Tomorrowland,” it ran from 1967-1995. It was a roughly 16-minute ride and provided riders with a scenic tour of Tomorrowland as a whole. It later served as a tour of the “World of Tron,” an attraction built in partnership with the release of the hit movie.
CHICKEN OF THE SEA PIRATE SHIP AND RESTAURANT
This incredible attraction was a staple of Disneyland from 1955-1982. It featured an extensive, tuna-specific menu and was a joint venture with the tuna company, Chicken of the Sea. The company eventually removed their sponsorship and the beautiful pirate ship was turned into “Captain Hook’s Gallery” in 1969.
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An Alarming New Technique Used By Human Traffickers To Abduct Women
The world we live in is a scary place full of danger and you should always be on guard, especially when alone. Women should definitely be aware of their surroundings while in public. Unfortunately, there are predators everywhere and they are waiting for you to be caught off guard. You never know when danger […]
The world we live in is a scary place full of danger and you should always be on guard, especially when alone. Women should definitely be aware of their surroundings while in public.
Unfortunately, there are predators everywhere and they are waiting for you to be caught off guard.
You never know when danger will strike, just like it did for Savannah Nguyen’s mother of Appleton, Wisconsin. She was almost a victim of a ruthless crime syndicate that preys on women who are alone.
In today’s wild world, it’s important to be cautious of your surroundings and thankfully Savannah’s mom was and acted accordingly to avoid danger.
She was leaving the local mall and was parked in an empty section of the parking lot until an SUV with dark tinted windows pulled up next to her car. She thought that was weird since every other space in the entire parking lot was empty… she thought that was odd.
The mother of four felt immediately uneasy and wanted to get into her car quickly, but she struggled with her keys.
Once in her car, she noticed that there was something under her windshield wiper, but instead of getting out, she locked her doors, started up her car and sped away.
Something in her gut just told her to drive away, and thankfully she did. She could see whatever was under her wiper blade was flapping away in the wind, but she didn’t stop until she was safe in her own garage.
Her mother rushes into the house and tells her daughter all about what had happened and they investigated what was under her wiper blade.
When they looked under the blade, they found a small plastic bag with a ring inside and a note written on the bag. The note said the ring was a gift and was free.
When Savannah realized what was happening she freaked out, her mother was almost a victim of human trafficking. She had heard stories of women finding things under their wiper blade and when they got out to investigate, they were abducted.
Luckily, her mother felt uneasy when that SUV drove up next to her car and she got out of there before investigating.
Savannah wanted to get the word out so she shared her mother’s story on Facebook and the response was epic. The next key step is for you to share this story and get the word out that human trafficking is real and is closer to home than you could ever expect. Women and children are getting abducted all over America in big cities and small towns.
Be safe out there, be aware of your surroundings and if you feel something is off, get out of there and tell someone.
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