Range anxiety? Clearly, the decisive issue of today's automotive age. In an effort to avoid "pulling a Tesla" (or "pulling a Musk," as it's uttered in some circles), BMW is reportedly planning to offer petrol-powered loaners to i3 buyers who need to -- you know -- actually drive somewhere other than work. All snark aside, it's clear that the 80 to … [Read more...]
UPDATES: Avoid Port Mann bridge: ice falls on vehicles, at least one hurt
December 19, 2012 by
Travellers across the new Port Mann bridge have been dodging chunks of ice falling from the cables above the span. RCMP tell our traffic station AM 730 they are in the process of shutting the bridge down, and that at least one person has been injured. This caller says it's an 'absolute nightmare:' "Large ice balls landing on our cars! I … [Read more...]
Avoid the Port Mann bridge this weekend
September 21, 2012 by
Major construction at the new Port Mann bridge this weekend. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes. Crews are preparing to connect the Cape Horn interchange and its new overpasses to the new bridge this weekend. Intermittent lane closures start tonight. In particular, Highway One westbound reduced to one lane from Saturday night through Sunday … [Read more...]
Fare evaders can avoid paying fine for years if they take it to court
May 13, 2012 by
We've all heard the transportation minister say under new legislation, drivers with unpaid transit fines won't be able to renew their licence and vehicle registration. What Blair Lekstrom didn't say is that if you decide to contest the ticket, you "can" still renew your vehicle insurance. Get a $ 173 transit violation ticket and you've got 30 days … [Read more...]
Avoid a major mix-up in Martinique with this tip
February 22, 2012 by
Spending some time in Martinique and looking to enjoy a couple rounds at the poker table? Well, don't make this navigational mistake! Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Learn how to avoid the lines at the National Archives in Washington, DC
November 19, 2011 by
Reservations to visit the archives are highly recommended: without one, you could wait up to an hour to get in Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Purchase tickets in advance to avoid lines at Tower of London
August 18, 2011 by
This is one of Britain's most popular sights—the Crown Jewels are here—and you can avoid lines by buying a ticket in advance on the Web site, by phone, at any tube station, or at an on-site kiosk; arriving before 11 can also help at busy times. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Avoid public displays of affection in Muslim countries
July 26, 2011 by
It’s often considered improper for a male to kiss a female acquaintance on the cheek or even offer his hand to most women until she has offered hers first. But such modesty isn’t limited to Muslim countries: Cambodians find public affection so egregious that even newlyweds are forbidden to kiss at their wedding ceremony. Fodor's Travel … [Read more...]
Sketchy Schemes Tourists Should Avoid
July 20, 2011 by
Scam artists are everywhere, and their techniques are no secret. Here are a few to look out for . . . Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
Brace yourself for shopping at a Chinese market to avoid being overwhelmed
July 16, 2011 by
It’s great fun for the savvy shopper. Do haggle—with histrionics at the seller’s first asking price but with a polite, positive attitude throughout, and never with finger pointing (use your whole hand instead). Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
