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Our SECRETS to Keeping Kids Happy in the Car
Let’s be real—spending hours in a metal box with kids is a unique blend of bonding, bickering, and bargaining. At some point between mile 12 and mile 243, you may begin to question…
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Expert Tips for Packing Light for a Trip
When hitting the open road, it can be tempting to pack for every possible scenario. However, overpacking can quickly turn your exciting adventure into a logistical challenge. Packing light isn’t just about saving…
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Packing Like a Pro (or at Least Like Someone Who Didn’t Forget the Toothbrushes…AGAIN)
Let’s be honest: packing for a family road trip is basically competitive logistics with a side of emotional negotiation. You’re balancing luggage Tetris, climate changes, snack distribution, and your child’s 11th-hour insistence that…
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How to Masterfully Use Google Maps to Plan a Road Trip
So, you’ve got the travel bug, the snacks are packed (or will be), and your playlist is locked and loaded. Now comes the part that can either be super exciting… or super overwhelming:…
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How to Plan the Perfect Family Road Trip Route
Let’s get one thing straight: planning the perfect family road trip route isn’t about plotting a flawless course where nothing goes wrong and every rest stop has gourmet coffee and sparkling bathrooms. That…
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Why Road Tripping with Kids is Totally Worth It
Let’s be honest—family road trips don’t usually start with a serene sunrise and a packed car full of cooperative children humming show tunes. No, they typically begin with someone asking if we really need five…
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How to Survive a Road Trip with Kids: Entertainment Ideas for a Stress-Free Ride
Our kids have become road trip experts at 7, 7, and 10 years of age. They’ve been going on long car trips for as long as they can remember. Our standard road trips…
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Visiting a Pool or Lagoon in Iceland for Newbies
Icelanders take their lagoons and pools very seriously. Relaxing in geothermal water is a long standing tradition for the locals. Over the years, a handful of rules, both written and unwritten, have developed. …
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How to Pack a Car for Road Trips- Our Set Up for a Family of 5
We often get asked questions about how we pack a car for road trips so we though we’d share with you our set up for our family of five. Be sure to watch…
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