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Planning a Long Road Trip With the Kids? Don’t Over Look Your Most Important Item – The Car

Car Maintenance is extremely important when you are planning to travel with your family. Can you imagine getting on an airplane that had not been thoroughly checked over before departure? It’s a very scary thought, yet we have all driven past vehicles that are broken down on the side of the road either from a flat tire that was so worn it should have been replaced months ago, or out of gas, fluids, or other engine problems.

We’ve seen vehicles broken down in the mountains during snow storms, on the highway near Death Valley, and on a typical sunny day. There are many reasons why a vehicle brakes down, but car owners and especially parents traveling with young children should make every effort to prevent a vehicle brake down at all costs.

Here are some basic steps to take to make sure your car is always in top notch shape and ready for your next camping trip or long road trip adventure with the kids.

  1. Get that oil changed every 3,000 miles or every 3 months along with the vehicle inspection. Which ever one happens first.
  2. Have your tires checked and rotated at each oil change.
  3. Check your vehicle engine, belts, brakes, fluids, windshield wipers, lights and mirrors. Carry extras in your vehicle incase a blinker goes out, or a windshield wiper malfunctions while you are traveling.
  4. Check your spare tire to be sure it’s in good shape.
  5. Replace the thin spare with a reliable regular size tire ahead of time.
  6. Keep up on all routine maintenance checks.
  7. It is also good to have some emergency items for your car such as a 12V tire pump, portable jumper cable battery, tire repair kit, spare tire in good shape, and tools.
  8. Carry a GPS or Road Atlas.
  9. In the winter, it is advisable to carry chains, car wheel grip mats (for ice), 12V heater blanket, and shovel.
  10. Carry a cell phone and/or some payphone spare change with you while you travel to keep your family safe.

Now that you’ve taken the steps required to insure your vehicle has passed the safety check, and you are confident your car is in perfect traveling condition, load it up and head out on the highway for some more great travel experiences with your family. This is one preparation that should be a top priority. Your family is depending on it.

Happy Travels!

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Gift Ideas For Boyfriend – The Adventure Lover

If your boyfriend is always on the go and happens to really enjoy outdoor activities such as surfing, camping out, windsurfing, mountain climbing, or exploring exotic spots then he will really love these gift ideas for guys:

The Solio universal hybrid solar charger is both cool and eco-friendly. It has the power to charge your boyfriend’s entire collection of portable and cool electronic gadgets including smarthphones, iPod, PDA, GPS, Bluetooth headset, digicam, different brands of MP3 players, and so on. It’s stylish and very useful for outdoor adventures where a wall socket is not always available. It basically gets its energy from sun and he can even charge this charger (pretty neat huh?) before going out instead of charging all his gadgets at the same time.

Underwater camera is a not new but this Underwater Digital Camera Mask is taking digital photography to the next level. A great gift for guys who love to snorkel or explore the mystery of the sea. This nifty gadget combines swim mask with a 5 mega pixel waterproof digicam to keep his hands free while he swims. It’s submersible up to 15 feet and designed with a crosshair for accurate shoot.

Garmin Forerunner 405 GPS Sports Watch is a great gadget and a sweet reminder to make him exercise on a regular basis. Developed for all kinds of athletes, it’s equipped with a built-in GPS that easily monitors every single move he makes and records important information such as his heart rate, distance traveled, speed, calories lost, and pace of workout. It’s like having a personal trainer less the annoying pep talk.

Why bring bottled water while jogging or mountain climbing if you can carry your water on backpack? This is basically what this outdoor gear is all about. It’s a relatively small knapsack that holds about 70 oz of water and has a plastic tube connected inside it. Every time he’s thirsty, he simply needs to bite and take a sip on the tube. No need to stop just to drink water and it avoids any leaks or damage to your precious H20.

Weather-proof HD Video Camera is great for capturing his adrenaline-pumping activities and even funny moments. Its rubberized casing enables it to withstand harsh conditions without sacrificing quality. This may sound geeky to you but I can’t help but mention that all videos are recorded in 720p HD quality. In short, it’s very clear!

Wireless Weather Forecaster is a gadget that will keep him informed about the latest weather reports in the next 5 days. For many adventure lovers, getting accurate and up-to-date weather info is very crucial for it dictates the flow of activities. It looks like a digital alarm clock but it has the power to display the current temperature, wind chill, humidity, as well as the daily highs and lows of the day.

Atomic Travel Clock is perhaps the best thing ever invented in this world. That is if you ask any traveler who keeps moving from one time zone to another. What makes this high-tech clock special is its ability to synchronize time around the world automatically. No need to adjust your clock to set the right alarm. Standard features include my favorite snooze option, backlight temperature, and date display.

Aquapac Utility Case is ideal for guys who love rafting, kayaking, and other water sports. It’s a transparent waterproof bag that protects all his prized possessions like wallet, mobile phone, credit card, journal, and other stuff. On top of that, this cool case also floats in the event he drops it in the water.

Leatherman Skeletool CX is a lightweight multitool that he must carry every single adventure. It can function as a wire cutter, regular pliers, bottle opener, and even large-bit driver. Regular multitools are quite heavy but this one weighs only 5 ounces!

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All About Indian Restaurants

Day by day, the popularity of Indian cuisine is growing immensely. People from all over the world are eager to try out Indian cuisines, particularly, when they are travelling to India. Indian curries have become really famous among the British and the Americans. The intricate tastes and the exoticness make Indian foods more appealing to the foreigners. The wide varieties of cuisines offered in Indian restaurants make foreigners feel highly confused, as they do not know what to order.

All the names of the dishes sound very unfamiliar and quite confusing to them. So, if you are visiting Indian restaurants for the very first time, then you need to remember certain tips.

Firstly, don’t ever judge dishes by their prices. It takes a lot of dedication and skills to prepare most of the Indian dishes. If you are not sure about a certain dish, then always take the assistance of a restaurant staff in order to get familiar with the ingredients and the flavor of the food. The higher the prices, the better will be the food quality. Many of the Indian cuisines are made of exotic herbs and spices hence their prices tend to be a little higher. Always go for renowned restaurants, since they tend to use fresh ground spices to prepare the pastes, masalas and gravies.

Secondly, most people, who have not tasted Indian food, believe that Indian cuisines are extremely spicy and hot. This is absolutely wrong, because there hundreds of Indian dishes that are cooked with minimal spices to produce a delicate flavor. There are also various preparations, which are only steamed or roasted. So, when you choose your meal, decide on what type of food you would prefer to have.

Always look for a recognized restaurant with friendly employees, who are always eager to help you. Before ordering for food, consult the restaurant attendants to get a clear idea of the dish that you would like to go for. This will help you to enjoy a perfect meal and satisfy your taste bud completely. Indian cuisines are not only extremely scrumptious but they are also highly nutritious and the ingredients used during cooking have lots of medicinal values. So next when you visit an Indian Restaurant In Stourbridge, leave all your worries behind and just relish the food.