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This is a continuation of our tour of Japan, focused on Yufuin, a small resort town on the island of Kyushu. Yufuin is famous for its natural hot springs and mainly caters to tourists from Japan. The small, local hotels are known for their onsen baths and the town’s walkable boutique shops are only open from […]
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The title describes our recent travels around Japan. Sure, it’s a play off the 1987 movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Unlike the movie, however, our trip wasn’t a disaster. But it did require an extraordinary amount of travel on planes, trains, ferries, buses, and autos, the likes of which
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Music and hippy vans go together, just like sunsets and the beach. Either is fine on its own but when you get both at the same time, it’s awesome. So last summer, when I heard Santana was performing outdoors at Pine Knob, I bought tickets, and stealthily managed to park right next to a vintage
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Did you ever fantasize about finding hidden treasure or discovering something valuable in your grandparent’s attic? For car guys, it’s the search for that old car hidden away in a pole barn. The hunt for barn-find cars brings an element of mystery and you never know what you might find. Classic cars that have been
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The sporty black sedan stood out in the parking lot, with colorful Anime characters displayed on the faded black paint of the car.
Anime Camouflaged Car story Read More »
A large truck loomed up out of the darkness as I approached. My headlights exposed the bright colors and shape of something familiar and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile emerged. Wow!
Relishing the Hot Dog Car Story Read More »
The average length of time someone holds on to their first car is 4.2 years. So, when I got to talk to Ray about his 50+ year-long car ownership, I discovered a car story that needed to be preserved.
Legendary Car Story – Original Owner of a 1969 Mustang Read More »
Getting an IN-N-OUT burger in Michigan is harder than it was to get Coors Beer east of the Mississippi in the 1970s.
Fast Food Slow Car Story Read More »