Have you ever wanted to experience Italy for 14 days but didn’t know where to start and what to do? What should you focus on? How many days should you plan and what should you see? Read on for one itinerary you won’t soon forget! …
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Roadtripping With Kids – How to Keep Your Sanity and Enjoy the Journey
Who doesn’t like kids? And road trips. But, the two together? That doesn’t conjure up very good images with sounds of “Are we there yet?” ringing in your brain. Taking a family roadtrip adventure is something everyone should do. Planning it out right will help …
Our Very First Family Roadtrip – Minnesota to Florida in March of 2002!
Have you taken a family roadtrip with small children? Or, have you wondered what that experience would be like? Read on to find out more about our first family roadtrip! My husband Steve had never really been anywhere except Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Carolina, and …
Enjoy the Journey – Find an Experience in Your Next Bathroom Break!
Let’s face it, sometimes we just want to get from A to B in the least amount of time possible. But, research shows that you should be taking a break from a long drive every 2-3 hours. Taking a break allows you to empty your …
How to take a vacation – who has time?
At the risk of sounding too cliché, it is amazing to me how time flies. I can’t believe it is the end of September already. We seem to be so busy these days. But, are we really? Our perception of busyness is all about the …
Best Roadtrip Snack Ideas
When driving those long hours on the road, who doesn’t like a little snack to munch on? It takes the edge off of hunger and helps with the boredom. There is plenty of high priced junk out there in the convenience stores, so how do …
Finding the Scenic Route
Sometimes, when we take roadtrips, we’re really only motivated to get from A to B in the fastest way possible. Usually, this means hitting the freeways and eating at fast-food drive-thrus. But, what if you did it different next time? What if you took a …
Off the Beaten Path Vacations
When many folks think about vacations, they think about reserving a week or more of time off of work, booking flights and tours, and waiting in anticipation for months until the big day arrives. While there is nothing really wrong with this point of view, …
How to Pack For a Road Trip
The key to packing for a road trip is the same as packing for any trip. Don’t over pack. Through the years, I have packed many things that we never touched. I have also learned what is essential to pack when traveling with kids. Here …
How to Plan A Roadtrip
Whether you are a seasoned traveler, or someone who is venturing out for the first time, one of the first things you think about when it comes to road trips is – “I need a plan”. How to plan a road trip is something that …