A road trip is the perfect way to bond as a family, as there’s nothing but you guys and the open road for miles at a time. However, it can also feel quite daunting when you consider that you’re all going to be cooped up in one vehicle for hours at a time. To ensure […]
Take the scenic route • 13 reasons why traveling HWY 301 is better than I-95
If you’ve ever traveled I-95 through North Carolina, you’ve experienced the traffic jams as you pass mile after tedious mile of loblolly pines. You’ve seen the New Jersey snowbirds travel south in winter. And you’ve followed the Floridian headed north for summer. There has got to be a better way, right? That’s exactly what you […]
Best kept secrets: Roadside attractions in the Carolinas
With all the road trips we take, especially here in the Carolinas, we’ve found some pretty unusual places. These best kept secrets are quirky — intriguing to kids and tweens. Breaking up a long drive with a quick stop to check out strange attractions seems to help the mood all around. I asked my official […]
World’s Best GPS!
My 2009 Mazda CX9 came with built-in touch-screen GPS. Silly me, I didn’t know that CD driven GPS systems are always outdated, unable to update without purchasing new CDs. It makes mistakes and takes me the long way more often than I’d like. It’s a glorified road map — and that’s about it. So, imagine […]
6 fall road trips for families
With the arrival of fall and the glorious display of the season, there’s no better time to take a road trip. I’ve enjoyed fall trips through Ohio, North Carolina and the Virginia mountains. The foliage is stunning — and if you live nearby, they make a great day trip. Since I discovered the joys of […]
Historic Route 66!
Gas prices are the lowest they’ve been in 11 years — and that means the number of people taking road trips is on the rise. If you, like millions of Americans this past Labor Day weekend, are planning a road trip in the near future, why not make it historic — and travel Route 66? […]
Driving safety tips for Labor Day Weekend
If you’re hitting the roads this Labor Day Weekend, please be safe out there! Way too many people die unnecessarily on our roads… Road rage is a problem. Hurried drivers, just wanting to get to their destination and get the kids out of the car, are a problem. Distracted driving, whether to get food from […]
8 essential tips for winter driving
Winter storms mean treacherous driving conditions. For us in the south, that means icy roads, not just snow. Still, some people have no choice but to drive in bad weather. Northerners, you too. Dangerous driving conditions exist across the country when the snow falls fast and heavy. Stay off the roads if you can when […]
Travel Apps to the Rescue!
A friend of mine shared the funniest story this morning…. As of this afternoon, she has helpful travel apps on her phone! Driving from North Carolina to Alabama, she and her family planned to tackle the 600 mile drive in one day. Bad weather struck — as often happens in the winter. They decided to […]
Travel Activities for Kids
Traveling can be enough of a hassle by itself. Toss kids into the mix, and you’ve got an additional challenge. Sure, plenty of kids are well behaved and won’t present too much of a challenge on a trip, but why take the risk? It never hurts to have a bag of tricks at the ready […]