Girl's best friend.
Vroom, vroom! It's no secret that kids love cars, trucks, and things that go — that's why nursery design firms spend so much time making bedding and room accessories featuring all kinds of vehicles. While vintage styles always look cute in baby's room, more modern designs — especially those featuring silhouettes of the vehicles — continue to attract decorating moms-to-be. Check out a Read more
Fur flying and tongue flapping in the wind, many pups simply smile with heads out the car window. While it's not the safest thing to do for a couple of reasons — including the risk that he'll jump out and that bad things can get into his eyes, ears, or mouth — I still see it all the time. Am I seeing your pooch riding this way? Riding With a Head Out the Window: Yay or Nay? Yay Read more
Back in 2005, Honda featured a minivan that was made for you and your best friends — furry and non-furry alike. With passenger seating for up to six people, you'd think there would be plenty of room for Fido to ride along without any problems. But Honda thought that having an abundance of room wasn't enough. The "Dog Car," based on Honda's "Wonderful Open-Hearted Wagon" (or W.O.W) concept, had Read more
The latest stimulus bill includes $8 billion for America's railroad system, and President Obama has plans to obtain more tax money each year with the hopes of giving the country's railway a racy makeover. Obama will ask Congress for $1 billion more each year for the next five years. Conversely, President Bush set aside only $1.5 billion for high-speed rail through 2013. The current amount (added Read more
I never thought I'd want to live in an old boxcar, until I saw this cheerful cafe built into a converted train on Treehugger. Located in Deptford, London, the pop-up shop is selling sustainably farmed coffee while the nearby train station, originally built in 1836, is being renovated. I'm surprised how sunny and spacious the space is. It makes me want to park an old train car outside my house Read more
If you happen to be in Kobe, Japan, make sure to ride the rails, since through May 6th, the train is decked out in Ikea seating and textiles. The Kobe Portliner Monorail has been decorated in Ikea gear to celebrate the launch of an Ikea store at Port Island. I know that I get tired of the bland interiors of my train. Don't you think it would be refreshing and reinvigorating to ride in one of Read more
We talk so much about crates and carriers, and how handy they are when it comes to travel, but the design of this carrier seems to be totally unique . . . and perfect for the kitties! Sleepypod Mini ($134.50) is a plush resting place for your tiny pal (under eight pounds) that's easy to care for, and best of all — take anywhere. Since I can't stress enough about how important car safety is, Read more
Because I clearly can't say it enough, riding in a car with unsecured pets is dangerous for both of you! I've shared my love for North's carseat, but this clip takes it one step further, explaining some of the risks of tackling the open road with free-roaming pups. I'd like to add that airbags can severely injure dogs riding shotgun, so please, please, please think twice before allowing a pup Read more
Taking a trip on a bus or streetcar in Seattle with your pooch is super easy as lap dogs ride free and large, leashed pups are welcome at your feet for a fee! Did you know that Washington State's ferry system is the largest in the nation? With boats traveling to several outlying islands (my favorites are the San Juans), this is a great adventure to take with your pets. The boat rules are fairly Read more
Happy Birthday! New York City's first official subway system opened on October 27, 1904. Small dogs can cruise the Big Apple inside carriers on the subways, trains, and buses, while on the San Francisco MUNI buses and railways, dogs of any size are welcome as long as they are well-behaved, muzzled, and it's not during a major commute time. Rules about pets (excluding service animals) and mass Read more
