How to Keep Your Kiddo Entertained on the Road
Does the phrase “road trip” conjure up images of kids fighting and food fights in the back seat. You’re probably not alone there. Road trips have so much potential for fun, but they also have equal potential for disaster. Close quarters and long stretches of road...
5 Items to Always Have Packed and Ready for a Day Trip
It might be back to school soon, but there’s still plenty of time to grab a quick trip to the beach, an amusement park or out for a hike. I like to keep these 5 Items packed at all times, so we are always ready to travel for a day trip whenever the mood strikes...
The 2018 Ford Expedition Review – The Ultimate Road Trip Vehicle
Recently, I was invited to take the 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum out for a few road trips. I was incredibly impressed with the comfort, style, and what I like to call, road trip features in the vehicle. Many of the newer Ford’s have a lot of these features...
9 Tested Reasons Why Travelers Need an Amazon Prime Account
Amazon Prime Day is coming soon, July 16th in fact. It will be a great day to stock up on some of your travel essentials with a day and a half of deals and promotions. It may seem self-serving to tell you why you need an Amazon Prime Account, as I am an affiliate....
National Trust for Historic Preservation Gets Its Kicks on Route 66
Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Route 66 to its National Treasures portfolio and announced plans to pursue National Historic Trail status for one of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.” The centerpiece of the campaign will be a...
11 Awesome Travel Games for Families On The Go
Are you looking for travel games that go beyond screens? Rather than handing the kids a device next time you travel by plane or by car, consider bringing along one of these 11 travel games that not only challenge and get kids moving but engages the whole family!...
18 Easy Road Trip Snacks that Kids Actually Crave
How far can you travel down the road before the kids ask, “do you have anything to eat?” I know when my kids were younger, it wasn’t very far. Fortunately, over the years, I’ve learned to grab a selection of road trip snacks to munch on between...
10 Survival Tips for taking an RV Trip with Your Kids this Summer
Are you anxious to try an RV trip with your kids, but a bit nervous as to how they’ll do? I get it, if you haven’t camped before, it may be a bit daunting to pack everyone into a small space. With the start of summer vacations, you may find this article by...
4 Other Things that Make You a Distracted Driver
I love road trips, but sometimes a long drive or even a short one to the store can be a bit boring. In this day of smartphones we know a few ways that we are distracted drivers. But you probably don’t realize that you are a distracted driver in other ways. ...About Detail Oriented Traveler
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