It can be difficult to find engaging road trip activities for kids when you are competing with iPads and personal gaming systems. Don’t despair! We’ve come up with some great activities for your kids to enjoy on the road on their own or as a family. Activity books, crafts, and games, we’ve got the tech-free …
Lisa Hurd
Lisa is a born and raised Southern Californian now living as a dual national in the UK. She still misses sunshine and Mexican food most of all. She enjoys road trips with her family and has fond memories of cross-country adventures with her 3 sisters while growing up. She loves to write about a variety of road trip related topics.
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Articles by Lisa
We know that planning a road trip can be daunting. However, a solo road trip is one of the most exciting, life-changing experiences you can have! It is also challenging and more than a little scary. Since you will be on the road by yourself for an extended amount of time, you should think of …
It can be difficult to drive in the rain safely because of the slick roads, low visibility, threat of hydroplaning, and the possibility of becoming stranded in a flooded section. It is important to slow down and leave plenty of room between you and the car in front of you so you have plenty of …
Planning a cross-country road trip can feel daunting, but if you take it in pieces it’s easy to do. Start with how long you’d like your trip to be, and then select a final destination. Put together a rough budget so you can start planning a route with attractions and accommodations. Then it’s just a …
Enjoy a family road trip with teens by balancing their need to feel included and independent. Foster your teen’s inclusion by including them in the planning process. Let them select stops, music for the journey, and take photos for their social media. Show them you respect their independence by allowing personal screen time in the …
Here are our recommendations on the best road trip books to inspire you to head out on your own adventure. These awesome books about road trips will keep you entertained from start to finish. There are some absolute classics about solo adventurers hitting the road. Let us know which of these road trip novels are …
You can stop your car windows from fogging up in the winter by reducing the amount of moisture and condensation in the vehicle. You want to get as much fresh air into the car’s system as possible, so roll down windows and turn off air recirculation before using the defrosters. Use products like anti-fog, kitty …
Road trips are fun because they offer complete freedom over your adventure. You can travel anywhere your car can take you and bring whatever fits in the trunk. There is nowhere you have to be, so you are free to let all of life’s expectations melt away and just enjoy the moment. You are free …
This article explains how to find tourist attractions along your road trip route by doing research and planning ahead. There are also tips and advice on how to find spontaneous things to do on a road trip after you’ve already started your adventure! We’ve included advice on how to search efficiently within Google, the best …
Learning how to change clothes in the car discretely is one of those unexpected life skills every girl needs. You want to be quick, efficient, and stealthy. Park in a quiet place, find a comfortable space in your car, and lock the doors. Then it’s just a matter of changing each article of clothing one …