Travel

Americans love cars. Not only have cars been a manufacturing staple in America for many years, but we love to drive them, shop for them and compare them. The ‘road trip’ is a rite of passage. Getting a drivers’ license is a major milestone in a young adult’s life. Pictures of cars are everywhere online – we can even buy them online and have them delivered to our houses at this point. Cars are just cool. All that said, though, there are many things to consider about buying a car before diving in head first. Is it worth buying a car? In this article, we’re going to talk about 6 factors to consider about buying one.

At this site, we’re always looking for ways to become more efficient. To do more with less. To maximize the benefits we can get out of every aspect of our lives. Considering these statements, let’s talk about transportation. Cars lose their value and burn fuel with every mile they drive. We spend hours per week (or day) commuting to and from work in our cars, where we sit idle and more or less unproductive – not great from a fitness or quality-of-life standpoint. Even public transportation costs money and uses plenty of energy. All of this begs the question – is riding a bicycle the ideal form of minimalist transportation? Let’s go over the pros and cons.

Personally, I always tend to pack more for a trip than I actually end up needing. The corny expression of “better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it” is etched in my mind, and packing for a trip is no exception. Why is this? For me, I like having several clothing options to choose from, a couple pairs of shoes and have zero risk of not having what I need on hand. Yet, my parents used to have a good laugh at my expense when my wife and I showed up with two bags on Friday evening, knowing full well that I’ll be heading out Sunday afternoon. Something needed to change! I set out to answer the big burning question of: How do you pack lightly for a weekend trip? Here’s what I’ve changed since.