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Get Out There: Have fun. Be kind. Don’t die.

I’ve spent the better part of two decades crisscrossing this beautiful, better than ever globe we call home. I’ve been asked a thousand versions of the same question: “Blake, what’s the best trip advice?” People expect me to talk about credit card points, hidden villas, or the best ...

Electric or plug-in hybrid? After living with both, here’s what we learned

There may not be a more common question we hear these days than, "Should I buy an electric vehicle or a plug-in hybrid?" It's a fair question. With more manufacturers introducing electric vehicles every year, buyers have more choices than ever before. At the same time, plug-in hybrids ...

Head out on the highway: Creating memories through family road trips

I really didn’t see this day coming. I am writing this while on a road trip with my wife, Gayle. We have been road tripping since our marriage in 1969. My family lives in Oklahoma, and hers in Utah. The next year, we were on the road to see my family after our first child was born. We ...

Get Out There: Locals love the Eiffel Tower; you will too

Every popular tourist attraction eventually develops a backlash. The more famous the landmark, the more likely you'll hear someone call it overrated. The Eiffel Tower is no exception. Critics complain about the crowds, the long lines, and the souvenir vendors. Some visitors even leave Paris ...

Ask Dr. Steve: Why you stay up too late even though you’re exhausted

It's 12:40 a.m. You have to be up in six hours. You are not doing anything important — one more episode, one more scroll, one more video you won't even remember tomorrow. You're tired. You know you'll regret this. And yet some stubborn part of you refuses to go to bed, because going to bed ...