Every year when the snow starts falling, eager skiers and snowboarders plot their path to the mountains for the upcoming season. While some will stay in slope-side luxury and barely bat an eye at three figure ticket prices, others will be limited by how much they can spend. Although skiing and snowboarding will never be an inexpensive sport, there are still many ways that you [...]

The idea of becoming a licensed aircraft pilot is a curiosity for many and a dream for others. We are fortunate to live in a country where nearly every town has at least one small airport and anybody can take flight lessons. Flying is not an inexpensive hobby, yet there is no other experience that comes close to the thrill of flight under your own [...]

When hybrid cars first came to our shores in 2001, they were an odd curiosity. In the intervening years, most Americans seem to have made up their mind regarding this new type of vehicle. Hybrid owners love their cars while drivers of traditional vehicles have reached their own conclusions, based largely on some erroneous assumptions. Here are nine reasons why a hybrid car is better [...]

The airline industry has a serious image problem as many reports have shown it ranks towards the bottom of customer satisfaction surveys. The industry can blame high fuel costs for rising airfares, but they have no one but themselves to blame for the way their quality has gone down as they have antagonized their customers with a variety of fees that are constantly increasing. In [...]

There are few human experiences as incredible as the emotions we feel when starting a new relationship. Inevitably, the initial euphoria will recede and hopefully, be replaced by stability and content. Equally inevitable is the fact that any relationship will fall into familiar patterns that can be difficult to break. When you find yourself and your partner stuck in a rut, try these six simple [...]

President John F. Kennedy once said “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike.” While this remains true, there are still many people who return from their rides without having as much fun as they could have. Thankfully, a bicycle is a relatively simple device, and making a few simple adjustments is all that is necessary to create an enjoyable exercise out of [...]

Grilling outdoors has become an instinctive part of the human condition for thousands of years since the invention of fire and the dawn of humanity. Today, there are still very few things as enjoyable and satisfying as preparing a meal outdoors using live fire. Unfortunately, grilling is also somewhat of a lost art as many traditions of grilling were lost when industrialized societies adopted indoor [...]

Throughout the ages, you could quickly tell an experienced traveler from what they choose to bring with them in their luggage. In the same way, the most highly skilled modern travelers can be judged on the bookmarks they have saved on their computer’s browser. Here are 10 essential sites that every traveler should visit when planning a trip. 1. AwardWallet Why pay for a trip if [...]

Every summer seems to produce new records for heat, and the only thing rising rising faster than the mercury is the price of staying cool. You could run your air conditioner all day long and upgrade your home with the latest in energy saving devices, but these are expensive options. Here are six affordable ways to beat the heat: 1. Do It Yourself Automotive Sunshade [...]