I'm sure it comes as no surprise to you that I would mention music as one of the ways to stay entertained on a long trip. If you're like us, you probably own a number of CDs aimed just at kids, some of them really fun and wonderful. But I'm equally …
Mondays are for dreaming: Nepal
September 28, 2009 2 reader comments
Today I'm taking a break from my Road Trip Tip series for some Monday dreaming. I’m pleased to be sharing a photo post by Peter West Carey, an intrepid spirit, whom I met and shared a great Mexican meal with in July at the Travel Blog Exchange …
Road trip tip: Be a little sneaky
September 25, 2009 5 reader comments
See how focused this child is? How intent on what he's doing? How happy and contented he seems? Would you believe that this picture was taken after he had spent eight hours in the car? Yes! It's true! Like me you can enjoy a blissful twenty …
Road trip tip: Eating on the road
September 23, 2009 13 reader comments
Before I had kids I really didn't think that much about what I'd eat when I had a long drive. Either we'd grab a slice of pizza at a rest stop or just wait until we got to our final destination. Excuse me for a minute. OK, I've wiped my eyes at …
Goodbye summer…but before you go, a few road trip tips
September 22, 2009 12 reader comments
Happy first day of fall everyone in the Northern Hemisphere. If you're like me, this is a time of year when you're energized and planning new beginnings including (hopefully) some fun family trips. But even as I watch the leaves pile up in my yard, I …
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