St. Louis--the Gateway to the West--lies on the western bank of the Mississippi River, bordering Illinois. The city, along with neighboring suburbs, was Missouri’s largest metropolitan area in 2014 with approximately 2.9 million residents. St. Louis is also one of the...
Chilliwack, British Columbia is approximately 102 kilometers (63 miles) southeast of Vancouver. It is primarily known as an agricultural community. However, as the population has grown to just over 80,000 residents, it is steadily becoming more urban. Surrounded by...
Sometimes referred to, simply, as “The Fax” or “Hali”, Halifax, Nova Scotia lies on the southeastern coast of Canada and is the province’s capital. Legally called the Halifax Regional Municipality, this city is composed of four former individual municipalities that...
Colorado Springs is 60 miles south of Denver and lies in the shadow of Pikes Peak, on the southeastern edge of The Rocky Mountains. The city is more than a mile above sea level and home to the United States Air Force Academy, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys...
If you're anything like me, the transition from driving a Honda Civic to a 26' moving truck was intimidating. I had never driven anything that big in my life, and the reassurance of damage coverage still had me shaking in my boots. Here are some tips for driving a...
Long Beach, California is the Aquatic Capital of America. The second largest city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area lies on the coastline of the Pacific Ocean and serves as one of the world’s busiest shipping ports. Moving to Long Beach can be a breeze. Just follow...
The biggest lovey-dovey day of the year is just around the corner, and many businesses have loads of Valentine's Day gifts to deliver. For the most efficient deliveries this year--whether it be in the form of chocolates, flowers, wine or boxed gifts--having a business...
Originally named Todos Santos, Concord, California is the eighth largest city in the Bay area, lying just 29 miles northeast of San Francisco. Concord is only a short drive from other major cities in Northern California, including Oakland, Sacramento, and San...
Sometimes nicknamed the "City of Four Lakes," Madison offers a wide array of things to see and do. It caters to everyone, from the outdoorsy types and the art lovers to the nightlife explorers. Music festivals, museums, sports, restaurants, you...
When considering renting a U-Haul truck that will be packed with all of your personal belongings, one of the questions you may have is “At what speed can I drive a moving truck?" Here are a few important tips to keep in mind. Plan for additional time. In order to...
Nobody thinks they will get into an accident, until it's already happened. Even though you have a million other things on your mind during a move, you should definitely set aside some time to get familiar with what coverage you currently have, and whether it will...
There are few cities greener than Portland. In fact, it is sometimes referred to as the City of Roses because of the many rose gardens found within its limits. If you are moving there soon, or perhaps have already made it your home, one of the most important...