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Top 5 International Car Rental Tips

Are you in the midst of planning a trip overseas? If so, that can be a really exciting time as you gear up to embrace the art, food and culture of another country. As you're making plans to prepare for going abroad, one thing that you might want to consider is renting a car. That way, you have the freedom of moving around on your own schedule. Plus, if you're not very fluent in the language of the city that you're going to, you can use a GPS system that speaks your own language so that it can help to "translate" the directions to each destination. If you do decide to go with this option, you may be wondering if there are any special things that you need to know about renting an international car . While many instructions are similar to the ones here in the States, we did want to recommend a few things just to make the rental process easier for you. Make your reservation way ahead of time. If you've ever rented a car in the United States, you may have exp

5 Things You Should Know About Traveling Through Japan by Car

Car travel in Japan can be a pretty harrowing experience if you're not quite ready for it. There's a completely different car culture in Japan, and as a foreign driver, trying to navigate the roads for the first time can come as something of a pretty stressful shock. There are a ton of new rules, customs, and mores to internalize, and it can be a little overwhelming when you're just trying to have a vacation, see some sights, and get from point A to point B. Thankfully, getting around in a place like Japan doesn't have to be as complicated as it might seem at times, and we're going to talk about a few really easy strategies that can help you make sense of a confusing and different way of driving. 1. Pay Cash for Gas. One of the hugest "yen traps," as it were, is the gas pump. There are a ton of ways that the unsuspecting tourist can wind up spending a lot more money than is necessary on the petrol you're going to need just to get where you'

Tips for Traveling Around Spain by Car

If you really want to immerse yourself in a travel experience, there's no better way than to tour a foreign country by car. While you could certainly see the landscape in minute detail from the air or zip by in a train, you won't get the true feel of a country in just a few hours of travel. By taking a road trip you can find tiny towns that are nowhere near train tracks or flight paths. You can stop and talk to people, discover hidden gems for shopping and food, and slowly form a relationship with your surroundings. There's a lot to love about car travel if you have the time to spend and an adventurous spirit. But there is an amount of planning involved, even if your plan is to wing it. So here are just a few tips to ensure you have a great time when to travel around Spain by car . 1. Get your license and insurance in order. You may not realize that many countries do not accept foreign driver's licenses as valid within their borders. Spain is one such country. H