Afghan officials visit Va. to learn nuances of pumping gas (The Washington Examiner) Afghanistan has turned to Virginia to learn about gas pumps....more...50 Plus: Why an Alaska may be the trip of a lifetime (The Oakland Press) Vickie Buckley is a baby boomer and Michigan-based travel agent. The following article was published by Buckley at www.experienceseniorpower.com....more... Area drivers log fewer miles in May, part of national trend (The Washington Examiner) Washington-area drivers logged significantly fewer miles in May than they did a year earlier, part of a national trend that transportation leaders say looks poised to continue....more... Gas prices uneven across Baltimore-metro area (Baltimore Examiner) Valerie Glynn frequently stops at her local Shell station on the corner of Churchville Road and Brierhill Drive just outside Bel Air. But, like many other drivers, not for gas....more... Better Business Bureau warns against mileage-boosting devices (Baltimore Examiner) Gas prices have skyrocketed by almost a third since last year, and the devices and gimmicks designed to improve gas mileage have been in hot pursuit....more... Talk About Travel (Washington Post) Post travel editors and writers field questions and comments. On the itinerary this week: Feasting in Naples and the Amalfi Coast; saving animals on the beaches of Tampa, Fla.; and tangoing the night away in Montevideo. ...more... Pr. William, Loudoun plan to raise bus fares to offset expenses (The Washington Examiner) Bus fare increases are being planned in Prince William and Loudoun counties to offset a recent spike in fuel prices and increased ridership....more... |