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From Foliage to Frost: Essential Fall Driving Tips for Travelers

ByFamily Road Trip

As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, it beckons road trip enthusiasts with the promise of breathtaking scenery. There’s an undeniable magic to cruising down highways flanked by trees ablaze in red, orange, and gold. However, fall’s beauty comes with unique driving challenges that can catch travelers off guard. From the Rockies to New England, autumn offers unforgettable vistas, but changing weather, shorter days, and falling leaves can create hazardous conditions. Whether you’re planning a weekend foliage tour…

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10 Pro Tips for Visiting National Parks With Kids

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No national park in the US is ever the same, and even though there’s no one-size-fits-all guide for visiting every single one in the USA. Between the Family Road Trip team, we’ve visited 57 US National parks so far (you can guess what some of the outliers are!), and whilst some subtle rules do vary by park, there’s definitely a list of tips that applies to each and every one. If you’re planning to visit any national park soon…

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Why Are Road Trips So Tiring? (And How to Fight It!)

ByRoadway Ready Dad

Road trips are undoubtedly fun. They allow you to spend time with family and friends, see the country, and make memories. But you must plan carefully because a good trip can wear you out. Why do road trips make you tired? More importantly, how can you fight this tiredness? From being stuck in the same position for many hours to not eating properly, here are five reasons why road trips tire you and what you can do to conquer…

Essential Safety Tips For Driving in the Desert

Essential Safety Tips For Driving in the Desert

ByFamily Road Trip

Hands up who can profess to actually know anything about their car, other than how to drive it? This was pretty much me until I moved to the desert. If you are living in extreme climates such as the desert in the Middle East, or deep in the US Southwest it’s essential to understand not only how the heat can impact your vehicle, but also the first steps to take when things go wrong! This is not a 4-wheel…

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Essential Tips for Planning The Big Lap Australia (With Map)

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Australia is a magical island, country, and continent defined by vibrant cities, quaint towns, and some of the most incredible landscapes you could ever hope to see. If you have an adventurous spirit that wants to embark on the ultimate Australian road trip, look no further than ‘The Big Lap.’ This iconic circumnavigation route takes you on an unforgettable journey around one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. It’s not a quick endeavour – you’ll need a…

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Planning A Road Trip In Australia: Essential Tips For First Timers

ByFamily Road Trip

Australia is vast – the only country in the world that’s also a continent. One of the best ways to truly discover Australia is by road, but how do you tackle such a large country? What type of vehicle do you need? How far should you travel in a day, and what sort of safety precautions should you be aware of when setting out on your trip? Understandably, you need to answer many questions before you even book your…

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How To Keep Baby Cool in Their Car Seat

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During the warmer months, with the temperatures soaring as high as 100 degrees, one of the main concerns of every parent is “how to keep baby cool in car seat”? Sweaty babies are not fun to hold, and they can not be comfortable sitting in it on long rides. Just as you don’t want your baby feeling cold in their car seat in winter, it’s important that they are not overheating in the summer. If you have young ones…

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How To Travel With Breast Milk By Car

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Having to travel with your breastfeeding little one can feel overwhelming. But knowing the benefits that your angel will derive and the peace of mind you will get, you need to make some prior planning to ensure you sail through with your road trip. Breast milk will help provide your baby with comfort, as you will not disrupt their schedule due to your trip. And in addition to providing the ideal nutrition to your baby, breastmilk will also help…

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How To Plan A Long Car Trip With A New Puppy

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You have introduced the newest member into your family, your puppy, and you can not wait to do life with them. The feeling is excellent that your next move is to introduce your puppy to the world. Yes, you can go on a road trip with a puppy, but different dogs will get different experiences. While your new puppy might be bound in and out of cars without a care in the world, some other puppies find traveling with…

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Essential Tips For Keeping Baby Warm In Their Car Seat

ByFamily Road Trip

With the cold weather, we need to think about how to keep the baby warm in the car seat without sacrificing safety issues. Though we have no doubt all been guilt at some point of over-wrapping up our infants, as parent’s we should know that heavy clothing, including winter jackets and snowsuits, should not be worn underneath the harness of a car seat.  Yes, it is cold outside, bitterly cold. Temperatures are as low as one digit, the wind…