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The journey undertaken in a Honda Odyssey of Canada's smallest province, Prince Edward Island, is described. The journey started from Borden Carleton and covered Charlottetown, Bay Fortune and Summerside.

Stephan Wilkinson describes his experience when he rode his Toyota Prius, an eco-friendly vehicle, over the rivers and through the woods of Appalachia. His three-day journey is described in detail alongwith giving various specifications of the car like its electric motor, gas engine and power.

Audi RS 6 is used to travel Colorado's rocky mountains for a top speed taste of three resort towns. Colorado's Rockies are the state's crown jewels where the roads are very smooth and on the four-lane out of Aspen there are heavy forests towering gorge and the river gushes alongside the road with the water flowing swiftly exposing layers of colorful rocks.

A description of a three-day tour from Mozart's Salzburg to Wagner's Bayreuth in Germany in an Audi A4 Cabriolet, a solid, elegant four-seat convertible is presented.

A trip from California to Oregon in a Porsche Boxster roadster is described. The 415-hp Porsche 911 turbo is straight from the classic Porsche mold with timeless style and liquid cooled engine.

A four-day drive through Kentucky from Louisville to Bourbon Country via Bowling Green, Cave City and Bardstown in a Chevrolet Corvette is described. Kentucky is home to the production of this sports car as well as being known for its bluegrass, bourbon and caves, which all owe their existence to a unique layer of solidified mud and calcium carbonate.

A journalist describes a holiday in Tuscany, Italy, where he used a Mercedes CL500 to tour the region.

A writer relates his 5-day travel experience around Australia in a red BMW Z3 roadster. The Z3's power and maneuverability combined with the picturesque Australian outback made the experience more interesting. The Australian of Ballarat was his most favorite destination.

Automobile travel requires a comprehensive understanding of foreign traffic rules. It is important for an international traveller to adapt to foreign roads, traffic signals and know manual transmission of cars. It would also be useful to bring along maps and a mileage measurer.

A New Yorker driving a new 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport took a six-day journey through Tunisia. The journey started from Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, through Sousse. Tunisia is famous for its Roman ruins, which are maintained by the country's dry weather and unpolluted air.

Wyoming has been described as the loneliest state because of its low population. Its main attractions are its geological monuments, historical artifacts and its predominantly desert-like ambience. A four-day tour that began and ended in Cheyenne is described.

A five-day drive through France in an Aston Martin DB7 sports car is described. The trip started from England to Rouen, France. Landmarks seen during the journey from Rouen to Audrieu are discussed. The trip ended in Chartres after passing through Cancale and Bagnoles-de-l'Orne.

A drive tour in a Dodge Ram through Louisiana's swamp regions is described. The goal is to test drive the Dodge Ram while sampling Cajun country and its music.

A traveler described his journey along the Ozark Mountains through Arkansas and Missouri on board a 492-horsepower Lamborghini Diablo VT. Among the memorable places he visited were Springfield, MO and Eureka Springs, AR.

Tourists can gain a different perspective of Eastern Europe by travelling on automobiles. A traveler who visited Poland on an automobile narrates some of his experiences.

The Swiss Alps is argued by some as one of the most picturesque tourist spots in the world. A traveler narrates his journey to the various scenic areas around the country.

Traveling by road in England can be an enriching experience. Whether one goes to Midhurst, Salisbury, Northleach, Shrewsbury, Lincoln or Knaresborough, beauty and pleasure as well as tradition and history can always be found.

A driving tour of Alaska begins at Anchorage and goes through Homer via the Portage Glacier, Valdez, McCarthy, Summit Lake, Circle Hot Springs, Fairbanks and Talkeetna. The ideal vehicle is the four-wheel drive Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited that has several wide windows and optional V-8.

A six-day 900-mile motor trip around Portugal in a Ford Explorer is described. The route was from Lisbon to Monsaraz north to Braga and back to Lisbon.

A five-day car trip around the Great Lakes area is described. The trip began in Michigan, then went north to Ontario, around Lake Superior, south into Minnesota and back east into Wisconsin.

An automobile trip through Israel and its suburbs is described. The ancient land is surrounded by rocky, narrow back roads, and no US-style freeways exist. The slower pace, the kibbutz experience and the scenic roads impress the traveler with the history of the surroundings.

New Zealand offers travelers a wide variety of spectacular scenery. Among the attractions are beautiful mountains and fjords, volcanic activity, and Antarctic regions. New Zealanders are friendly and the country is not overcrowded with tourists.

A description of a four-day drive through Lapland gives new definition to the idea of wilderness. Many of 149,000 square miles that form Lapland are above the Arctic Circle in the Scandinavian countries. The effects of social progress are addressed.

The Canadian Rockies offer skiing, sledding and sightseeing in a scenic, wild wonderland. The area boasts a wealth of tourist facilities and Canadians are forthright and friendly. The Canadian Pacific Railway is still a basic part of the country's economy.

A trip around Denmark in a Porsche Cayenne is described. Some of the worth sights in the way were the bridge from Zealand to Fyn, second longest suspension span in the world, and Denmark's second most popular tourist attraction trailing only Copenhagen, the plastic amusement park built snap together with Lego blocks.

A four-day automobile drive on the island of Puerto Rico is described. The drive, which covers 510 miles along the perimeter and across the interior of the island, provides an excellent view of the natural beauty and cultural sights that are part of Puerto Rico. The drive was made in a Volvo Cross-Country station wagon, and its performance is described.

A 420-mile drive from Marion, VA, to Maryville, TN, is described. The drive took two days and took the passengers through the Appalachian Mountains. The performance of a Cadillac CTS on the drive is described.

A three-day drive from Atlanta, GA, to Barnsley Gardens, GA, taken in a 2002 Ford Thunderbird is described. There are many historical sites along the road taken, as well as small towns that offer unique experiences. The 2002 Ford Thunderbird is an excellent car in which to travel.

A driving tour Spain's Catalonia region is described. Destinations include Montserrat and Girona.

The dangers of road travel in foreign countries have been published by the Assn. for Safe International Road Travel. Caution must be made in negotiating narrow curves in mountainous regions. The best option is to do the driving by oneself with a rental car.

Byline: Stephan Wilkinson When I told a friend that I'd driven a new Japanese supercar, he asked a logical question: 'What's a supercar?' Right now it means a production car [...]

Bringing major horsepower to Pony Express country, Stephan Wilkinson rides shotgun in the Nissan GT-R from the Great Basin to Big Sur We're climbing out of mythic Death Valley, California, [...]

Byline: Stephan Wilkinson Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall, Ely, Nevada Pat Nixon (born in Ely), Frank Sinatra, and Ingrid Bergman stayed at the Hotel Nevada, a garish old pile that [...]

In the rugged Pyrenees and the deep gorges of the Rhone, Stephan Wilkinson glimpses Europe's evolution from prehistoric caves to postmodern pilgrims To most travelers, the south of France means [...]

Byline: --Stephan Wilkinson Carcassonne There's no better or more convenient refuge from the tour-bus crowds than the Hotel de la Cite, located right next to the restored cathedral. While it's [...]

Byline: --Stephan Wilkinson The Maserati is an exceptional alternative to the top-drawer luxury super-sedans from Germany, England, and (in substantially less expensive form) Japan. It has character and characteristics simply [...]

Airlines disallow their passengers to use personal electronic devices below 10,000 ft. because these may interfere with airline systems. The banned devices include laptops, Walkmans, portable CD players, camcorders and Game Boys. However, the scientific basis of this prohibition remains unclear.

Global Positioning System is a satellite-activated navigational instrument that combine the use of computers and satellites. Installed in vehicles, it gives drivers data on location, route and destination via satellite. Avis and Hertz are renting out cars with this instrument in selected cities.

A US Air Force flight-test facility in Groom Lake, NV, is an interesting place to visit. Consisting of hangars, support structures, a runway and airstrip for the military's aircraft, it is a well-known spot for secret airplane hunters and UFO seekers.

A second passport can easily be obtained from countries eager to make more money. African nations sell passports for as low as $500, while neutral or unobtrusive countries such as Switzerland or Monaco sell them for $500,000 to $1 million in the form of investments, bonds or property puchases.

The Cadillac Seville Touring Sedan is the most handsome luxury car made in America. The Seville has a world-class engine that is more powerful than its competitors. The Seville shows that Detroit still knows how to build a world-class car.