Five Winter Driving Tips
Are you planning a winter road trip during the holidays? If so, is your car in good enough shape to make it through inclement weather? By winterizing your car and bringing along certain items, you’ll lessen your risk of something going wrong. Here are a few helpful winter road tips to help get you going in the right direction. Service Your Car Whether you bring it in to a mechanic or do it your service, it’s important to have your car serviced for winter driving. This may include replacing your spark plugs and windshield wipers, changing your oil, inspecting your signal lights, hoses and fan belts, checking the battery and…
How To Use The Subway In Nanjing China
In the magnificent ancient capital of Nanjing, with a population of more than 8 million people, it sometimes can be surprising to see smaller pockets of congestion when compared to similarly sized cities all across the world. While much of the credit goes to smart city planning and the prevalence of scooters and bicycles, another critical factor in reducing traffic congestion and transporting residents and visitors alike is its efficient public transportation system, and most importantly the Nanjing Metro subway. Considered to be the fifth largest public transportation system in China, the Nanjing Metro first opened in 2005 and currently operates seven subway lines across more than 135 stations. With…
DC – Alexandria, Virginia Public Transportation Options
When many travelers come to Washington DC, they’ll often include a trip to Arlington, Virginia to see popular attractions like the Arlington National Cemetery, US Marine Corps War Memorial and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. But the nearby City of Alexandria definitely shouldn’t be overlooked as a side trip from the nation’s capital or better yet, as an extended vacation destination. The following are public transportation options between the nation’s capital and easily one of the very best small cities in America. Metrorail There are several ways to get to Alexandria from Washington DC and perhaps the easiest way is with the Metrorail system, a part of the Washington Metropolitan…
