Comments on: How to… Enjoy Travelling

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:37:35 +0000

Um… I would NEVER do something like that (I give them Dramamine.)

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:46:56 +0000

My suggestion would be to use "Benadryl" for the kids So you and your hubby can have a nice long conversation about all the things he did wrong that week Sorry didn't have much to add.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:24:26 +0000

This is a great tip! I hadn't thought of that, probably because my boys are older now. But we still stop when needed, and we even like having the extra time for those unexpected scenery kind of stops.

By: lorenpinilis

lorenpinilis — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:17:09 +0000

I think taking regular breaks helps. Stretching your legs, running around, eating in restaurants instead of on-the-go. Perhaps it's different for different ages, but that's been very helpful with my little ones. It also makes the trip almost as much of a fun event as arriving.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:11:52 +0000

We do audio books sometimes too. My youngest and I are going through the Narnia series right now to/from eye therapy (4 hours a week). My husband will sleep if he's not driving, so he drives most of the time. Amazing how much just drinking water can change our demeanor, isn't it?

By: tnealtarver

tnealtarver — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:54:48 +0000

For me, an audio book makes the time fly by. I love long trips. Ellen sleeps or edits while I drive. On a recent trip to Texas, I was between St. Louis and Memphis when I realized I was traveling solo. I knew Ellen wasn't with me but, at that moment, I felt her absence.

When our son was young, we'd pick out a family book and Ellen would read as we traveled. Great memories.

Hydration is certainly true whether you're active in sports or flying across the ocean. Your suggestions, Kari, are spot on.

By: Kari Scare

Kari Scare — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:29:22 +0000

With 6 kids, I think I might rely on them more than I do now too. My husband is one of six and tells interesting stories of family trips. I probably talk (lecture) too much when we travel.

By: Melanie Wilson

Melanie Wilson — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:50:13 +0000

I have to admit I rely on electronics a LOT! But it is nice to have time to chat, too. With six kids, it's just hard for everyone to hear when you're shouting from the front seat. Love your photos!