Some of these items should be carried at all times and some should be carried if you go on extended trips. Only you can decide what is best based on your comfort level, the weather, how long you plan on being away from home and how much room you have in your car.

First and foremost, EVERY car should have a jack, a tire iron or equivalent and a recently-inspected spare. Spare tires go flat without notice so make sure you remove the tire and set it on the ground to make sure it still holds air. If your car has custom rims that have a special key, make sure you keep that key somewhere you can find it or your tire iron will be useless. You don’t want to keep it where potential thieves can easily find it, however, or your precious tires will be on their car.

Make sure you have your insurance and registration easy to find. Police officers are more likely to give you a ticket if they are not happy with you and fumbling for your paperwork not only holds them up longer, it keeps them from being at ease because in the back of their mind, you may be reaching for something other than your paperwork.

Keep emergency contact information in the car. You should have something in the vehicle that will tell first-responders who they should call if you are incapacitated. You should also keep contact information handy for yourself in case something comes up and you lose your phone. This information should be kept with you and not your vehicle when you are not driving.

Make sure you have at least two good lights in your vehicle. If you run into trouble and need to change a tire or fix something under the hood, it is a lot easier to do if you can see. Battery-powered lights are very portable and do not require a good car battery but they run out quicker and don’t shed as much light. Lights that can be plugged into your lighter or clipped to your battery will usually last much longer and are usually brighter but they obviously require a good car battery. At least one of each would be a smart move.

Make sure you have proper clothing items. Gloves are very useful when working on a vehicle and can be used if the weather turns cold. During colder weather, your requirements expand. A scarf or a neck gator will take up little room in your vehicle but may keep you warm if you have to walk to get help during cold weather. A foldable emergency rain jacket is also good for this. If you have room, you should keep some kind of sweater or light jacket during the colder months.

Always keep some kind of bottled water in your vehicle. You may not only need it to cool your radiator, you may end up on the side of the road for extended periods of time and dehydration can kill you. Just make sure you never open a hot radiator.

If you have the room, an empty gas can will save time if you run out of gas. Some locations may not have them available for sale when you need them. Do not store gasoline in your vehicle in any location other than your gas tank.

Tools are almost always necessary when fixing a car. You should keep a small toolbox of tools if you will be far from home. This box should at the minimum contain:

• A full set of wrenches
• A socket set
• Phillips-head and Straight slot screwdrivers
• Pliers, both locking and non-locking
• Duct tape
• Sharp knife
• Leatherman multi-tool

Antifreeze is very handy if you have the room but water will suffice for short distances. Keeping the heater on and air conditioner off will help cool your engine if it is overheating.

Some kind of first aid kit should always be available. There are many different types of kits available and many different items that could go in them. What goes in this kit could easily be an article in itself.

Keep a good set of jumper cables in the vehicle or even better, a jump box that has a charged battery inside. Cheap cables will have a smaller gauge wire and flimsy connectors. They will not jump your vehicle sometimes when a better set will. The jump box has shorter cables and will usually start a vehicle better than jumper cables.

Keep at least a quart of oil in your vehicle. If your oil light comes on and you don’t refill it with at least a quart, you are risking very heavy damage to your engine.

An old blanket can come in handy for lying on the ground while you work or keeping you warm. Moving blankets are also useful for this.

Keep a few rags or a roll of paper towels in the vehicle for wiping your hands after working under the hood or with liquids.

Always have an ice scraper if you are coming up to cold-weather season or traveling to higher altitudes.

Flares or a flashing light would be a good idea to use to make sure people know your car is on the side of the road and in trouble.

This list should be enough to get you started but I bet you can find other items that you feel should be kept in the vehicle. The point is that you should be thinking of these things and doing something about it, either for your car or for someone you care about. A small decision like keeping your car with necessary items can have a big effect on someone’s life – including your own.

Australia

I have all ways been fascinated with Australia. While a continent its only one country that is a large island, and with some amazing land features. I have wanted to drive through the outback and camp there my whole life. Then I could go to the Sydney Opera House and watch a world class opera. There are so many things I can do in Australia.

New York, USA

New York City has everything you would want to do. You can visit huge sky scrapers, historic sites, amazing Broadway shows, or even watch the Yankees play baseball. I have never been to a large city like New York and I think it would be great to go to one day.

These are just two of my dream vacation destinations. I hope I can make these trips one day, but if not it was still a good dream. You need to make your dream vacations a reality also.

Ice Lager, Lion Breweries: 4.7% ABV

A smooth relaxing beer which is suitable for someone looking for a lighter , fresher taste. Great value for money. Sold in 12 or 18 packs.

• Price: Anywhere from $12 to $16 per dozen or $20 per 18 pack of bottles.
• Rating: 8/10.

Light Ice, Lion Breweries: 2.5% ABV

This low alcohol beverage gives a clean, refreshing taste. There is very little mouth feel in this beer, but the flavor is still sweet. Very similar to Ice Lager on a lighter scale.

• Price: $7 to $11 per 6 pack of bottles.
• Rating: 7.5/10

Steinlager, Lion Breweries: 5% ABV

Steinlager is New Zealand's own and a proud sponsor of The All Blacks (New Zealand Rugby Team). A living legend on the kiwi beer scene . With a strong , dominating taste it is full of hops and gives plenty to the tongue. A definite try.

• Price: $10 to $12 per 6 pack of bottles or $20 per dozen. Have seen 15 packs for $20 as well.
• Rating: 9/10

Export Gold, DB Breweries: 4% ABV

Personally, my favorite. It's a full strength golden lager which is full of aroma. Very easy to drink in the summer and provides a pleasant taste to the mouth.

• Price: Can buy in cans or bottles. 6 packs $7 - $10 (Longneck bottles). 12 packs of bottles/cans $13 to $18, 15 packs $16 - $ 21, and 24 packs $26 - $33.
• Rating: 9.5/10

Flame, DB Breweries: 5.2%

If you are after a strong and value for money beer, this is it. Flame has a good following and is proffered to be drunk very cold. It has the taste of tropical fruits and good aroma with a definite kick. A good starter to night out on the town. It packs a punch!

• Price: $12-$15 per dozen of bottles or $20 per 16 bottles.
• Rating: 9/10.

There are plenty more New Zealand lagers that should be mentioned. In my next article I will give you a list of my Top 5 New Zealand Draught Beers. I hope this helps the average thirsty tourist to New Zealand.

When planning a vacation to Disney start with a budget! Think to yourself what you want out of your vacation. Do you want to go to the parks allot? Want to recreate most of the time? What do you want to see? Want romance or family fun? Think about character meals or the high star restaurants. Use the website Disney offers mess around with the Hotels. The Hotel is a key part of creating the dream vacation you want.

Now, when your planning on where to stay think of what atmosphere you want, where you want to be located. If you want to be near Magic Kingdom think of the Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Poly, or Fort wilderness lodge or camp ground. If you want to be closer to EPCOT think about the Yacht and Beach, or Boardwalk hotel. If you really want to save money the All-stars are a great find. However you also have to travel by bus to everywhere you might want to go.

Next is tickets, How many days in the park do you want to spend? going 6 days get a 5 day ticket package, always leave a day out of your trip to relax for the children or to just go shopping at Downtown Disney. Now, I highly suguest getting the Dinning Package Disney offers. Yes, its more money however, if you don't use the package and pay as you go then you will definitely be losing even more money! Disney if an extremely expensive place to eat. So take advantage of the package.

Next thing to think about when planning a trip to Disney world is where you are going to eat. Disney offers so many different ranges of food from EPCOT's World Showcase to counter service and McDonald's. Disney can take care of all your travel plans without a hitch. Best of luck when planning your Disney trip. Think it through to achieve the best results and fun!