Driving Archives

Thoughts on Driving the Southern California Desert

August 7, 2019April 18, 2016 by Tom Bartel

I’m of two minds when it comes to cars. Ok, maybe three. 1) It’s awful hard to get around the United States without a car–at least anywhere outside of New … Read more

My 10 Rules for Driving in Romania

November 20, 2019November 19, 2015 by Tom Bartel

I have driven is many countries. And there are many I would never drive in. And then there’s driving in Romania. It’s so wacky, it’s even a little funny.

Advice for Driving in the UK and Ireland

November 27, 2019August 2, 2013 by Kristin Henning

I can talk about this now, and I’ll start by saying Tom is a very good driver. And I am a very good navigator. I can read a map, have a good sense of direction, and am good at planning routes, scenic or otherwise. But things are different here in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland, and I’m not just talking about driving on the left. For both driver and passenger, I offer these true stories and tidbits of advice.