📍 Explore along your route: Make your road trip more scenic with a hidden feature in Google Maps. Enter your destination, tap Directions and press Add stops. It’ll show you the best places to eat, shop and other gems along your drive.
Top 5 wireless and Bluetooth speakers to take on the go
Everyone loves listening to music. In fact, the only thing better than enjoying your favorite songs is sharing them with friends and family.
What you need is a portable speaker. Just connect via Bluetooth and play background music at the pool, during road trips, at your next house party, or even in a relaxing bath at home.
Not sure which speakers are worth the investment? Check out our top five choices.
1. Perfect for the pool
This Bluetooth speaker gives up to 12 hours of playtime, is waterproof and made from durable materials. Not only is it versatile, but it comes in several solid colors, as well as camo and black camo. Connect your phone or tablet to share all your favorite songs through this powerful speaker.
Promising review: “Awesome little speaker, perfect for my desk setup. Very happy with the sound in every genre from rock to classical. Bluetooth connection to my MacBook Pro was fast and easy. Rugged, water-resistant design will also make it perfect for the beach, boat, or deck.”
2. The best bass
Are you looking for a portable speaker with enhanced bass? This Anker Soundcore 2 speaker is the right choice. It comes in black, red, teal and blue for a personalized feel. The materials protect against snow, rain, dust and spills. Get 24 hours of audio anytime, anywhere.
Promising review: “I’ve been very impressed with the sound of these speakers. They are small and very portable, yet sound like a much bigger speaker. Their battery life is quite good. I bought two so I could pair them. … I highly recommend these speakers.”
3. Great shower speaker
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Gas prices can be volatile; we all know that. But did you know gas prices in your city could vary by as much as 20%? That’s a huge disparity. And it can cost you a significant amount of money if you’re filling up at higher-priced gas stations unnecessarily.
Stay connected on the road: How to get internet in your RV or truck
Heading out to campgrounds or national parks in an RV has always been a popular way to spend the summers. There are plenty of people who prefer this type of getaway over resorts or big vacations with the family.
The current pandemic has only increased the popularity of camping culture. After all, it’s much safer to trade in a flight across the country for a socially distant ride in an RV. Over the last several months, the roads have been filled with these types of recreational vehicles. Tap or click here for the 10 best apps for camping, RV travel and road trips.
10 hidden tricks to get the most out of Apple CarPlay
Gone are the days of boring dashboards. With Apple CarPlay, you can take your vehicle’s infotainment console to another level. Access a world of apps without fumbling with your iPhone while driving.
Of course, as with everything Apple, you can expect plenty of options including the ability to make phone calls, listen to music and get GPS directions straight from your dash. Tap or click here to see what Kim has to say about CarPlay.
Hitting the road? Best apps for camping, RV travel and road trips
Interest in camping is at all all-time high right now, as bored Americans who’ve grown fatigued by staying home and indoors, search for new and still socially distant ways to pass the time. Add that to the recent uptick in interest in van camping and glamping, and it’s a recipe for overbooked camping spots at state and national parks around the country.
Make your daily commute or next road trip more fun with hands-free Jeopardy!
Roadtrips can be long, tiring affairs — especially when the kids remind you of how bored they are every 15 minutes. But road trips don’t have to be awful. You can spice things up with a fun app and make dead stares through the window a thing of the past.