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The tank is full, the smell of fresh Napa Leather from the newest 2017 Kia Cadenza permeates the air and spirits are high. This road trip is about to get epic and it couldn’t have happened at a better time … Read more
It used to be that buying second hand was for the less fortunate, these days it’s seen as savvy and on trend. For movements in upcycling, recycling and DIY people everywhere are boasting about their latest scores. But we have … Read more
Whether we’re packing for a purpose or taking trips that give back, Surf and Sunshine loves social good platforms. We believe that todays connected world is capable leveraging the new resources we have like technology, e-commerce and social media to … Read more
In the latest Kia Soul commercial, we see the Hamsters bring different people and cultures together through the power of music and an epic jam session to put more positivity out in the world. Listen as Nathaniel Rateliff & Soul … Read more
Let’s face it, while the whole do every theme park all day every day until you drop family vacation is something we all have done and loved, it’s not really something you can do every single time you visit Orlando. Sometimes … Read more
As far as theme parks go, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando has been a smashing success. After visiting the parks on numerous occasions I know it’s due in large part to the insane amount of tiny … Read more
My very first “what I want to be when I grow up” was an astronaut. There was something about exploring the unknown that captured my heart. Well, that and a healthy obsession with Buck Rogers, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and … Read more
In an effort to pay back our student loans before we celebrate our one-hundredth birthday, my husband and I have been putting off buying a new vehicle for quite some time now. In fact, we only just started to *think* … Read more
For most the idea of a driverless vehicle or self driving car is a concept better left on the big screen. However what many people don’t know is that engineers, researchers, and automotive companies have been working toward making autonomous … Read more
I’m still in disbelief that in 2015 alone, I’ve had the opportunity to explore 9 US cities and 21 foreign countries (12 unique + 9 repeats). I’m also so proud of the team of incredible writers that have become an integral … Read more
In a season where it is so easy to get caught up in consumerism, it’s so important that we, as individuals, take the time to remember the true spirit of the holidays. It’s a time for giving back to those … Read more
Having a teen driver in the house is a big adjustment for everyone. A teen sees a car as freedom. Freedom to hit the open road, freedom to get their first job and freedom to escape with friends. A parent … Read more
The phone slips from your grasp. There is a fumble and a failed attempt at recovery, leaving your heart to rocket to your stomach at the same speed the phone falls. Suddenly, the exact material you’re standing on is either … Read more
The Arctic Circle is the northernmost part of the world and home to the North Pole. You may be surprised to know that this area actually includes parts of countries like Russia, Greenland, Norway, Sweden and even The United States! … Read more
It’s long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While that may be true, it isn’t always the easiest meal of the day. I often find my breakfast menu stuck in a rut. It seems … Read more
It’s back, car enthusiasts! The nation’s largest and longest-running auto show returns next week in Chicago, Illinois. This year marks the 107th edition of the Chicago Auto Show, and it’s sure to be bigger and better than ever. Taking place … Read more