Colleen Colleen

“Big Trip” Itinerary

Itinerary of a 21 day cross-country family road trip to attend San Diego Comic-Con. Round trip travel by minivan from Raleigh, North Carolina to San Diego, California with a family of 5.

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Colleen Colleen

Tips for Managing Long Road Trips with Kids

Family travel via long road trips. We’re sharing the wisdom we’ve gained in our 20 years of experience road- tripping with our family. Our best tips will help you confidently hit the road with your crew!

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Colleen Colleen

Travel Fatigue

Family travel pitfalls. What is Travel Fatigue? What does it feel like? How do you recognize the signs? Are the challenges you face worth it when pursuing Uncommon Family Adventures?

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Dallas, Texas with Kids

Family travel to Dallas, Texas. A tour of AT&T Stadium, a visit to Legoland Discovery Center, and some great food.

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Roswell International UFO Museum

Family travel to the Roswell International UFO Museum. Sharing the history of UFOs in the town of Roswell, New Mexico and contemplating the existence of alien lifeforms.

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Saguaro National Park

Family travel across the American Southwest. Visiting Saguaro National Park, The Thing roadside stop, and the World’s Largest Pistachio.

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“Hangry”

An amusing take on an otherwise frustrating situation when traveling as a family. A detailed explanation of what “hangry” means: what causes it, how to remedy it, and how to prevent it.

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Grand Canyon National Park

Family travel to Grand Canyon National Park. Sharing our one-night stay in a family cabin on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, featuring a beautiful sunrise, delicious food, and our biggest takeaways.

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Family Fun on the Farm

Our first coast to coast family travel “Big Trip.” Packed into a rented minivan with over 7,500 miles of driving on our agenda for the next three weeks. Our first stop was a visit to a family horse farm in Louisville, KY.

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Our First “Big Trip”

Family travel road-trip from Raleigh, NC to San Diego, CA and back! Our incentive? Our first ever San Diego Comic Con event!

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A Tour of Caen, France

Family Travel to Caen in the Normandy Region of France. From William the Conqueror to World War II, Caen is an amazing town full of history.

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Our D-Day Experience

Family Travel to Normandy Region of France. D-day historical beaches, museum, and American cemetery.

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