Packing for our drive from Wisconsin to Kansas City

Road trip tip: Don’t underestimate driving times

Not that I think I'm so great or anything, but there aren't too many things I regret about our 4000-mile odyssey this summer. Probably this is in part due to the fact that both my kids are getting older. Or maybe it is because I'm also a little …

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Road trip tip: A detour can be your friend

I'm sure this has happened to you: You've planned your trip carefully, gone online and looked up the perfect route home. You know down to the minute exactly how long the drive should take and may even be gaming it a little bit as a consequence ("Sure …