Tag Archives: Road trip

Road Trip – Benefits

Posted on October 30, 2009 by

In looking back over our road trip memories, what makes this type of journey worthwhile? Especially when we could hop on a plane and reach our destination so much faster? When our family decided to go to Branson, Missouri last … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Entertainment

Posted on October 28, 2009 by

Another aspect of the road trip is entertainment. Not the kind where you stop to see a movie or visit a museum. No, I’m talking about what you do inside the vehicle to maintain peace and sanity. Playing music or … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Pit Stops

Posted on October 26, 2009 by

If life is like a road trip, we’ve been taking a closer look at the journey. Over the past two weeks, we planned the destination, packed our stuff and hit the road. With the help of a map or GPS, … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Are We There Yet?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by

Anyone who’s taken a road trip can relate – even if you didn’t have whining and/or fighting children in the back seat. In the middle of the journey, it feels never-ending. Endless stretches of road. Scenery that doesn’t change and … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Squabbles

Posted on October 21, 2009 by

Too much family togetherness in a confined space without opportunity to escape? One of the downsides to the road trip. Squabbles. Fights. Arguments. Tiffs. Complaints. Accusations of “she won’t share” or “he’s touching me” fill the air. Raw nerves and … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Landmarks

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

So far on our hypothetical road trip, we’ve planned our destination and route, chosen what to pack (and what to leave behind) and taken a look at our map to know when we need to turn. Today, we’re turning our … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Navigating

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

With a destination in mind and the luggage packed, it’s time to hit the road. We back out of the driveway and turn right at the corner. Getting out of our immediate neighborhood is easy because we’ve gone this way … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Packing

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

Now that we know the destination of our road trip, it’s time to pack our bags. But, before I toss anything into a suitcase or duffle, I need a little information. So I can plan accordingly and be prepared when … Continue reading →

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Road Trip – Planning

Posted on October 12, 2009 by

We’re going to take a road trip. What’s that you say? Where are we going? How will we get there? I’m glad you asked, because we need to do a little planning before we put the key in the ignition … Continue reading →

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Road Trip Lessons

Posted on October 9, 2009 by

Ever taken a road trip? Loaded up the car and headed off on a journey? This past summer, we loaded three very sleepy kids into a packed minivan and pulled out of our driveway at the extremely dark hour of … Continue reading →

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