What are you looking for?

Family Activities

Thinking About A Family Road Trip? Read These Mamas’ Tips

Written by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

When it comes to family vacations, 2020—and now 2021—will definitely go down as the summer of the road trip. With Covid restrictions still placed on the bulk of the country, taking one’s shelter on the road has become the safest—and oftentimes most economical—way to explore surrounding areas and farther flung destinations. If you’re thinking of renting an RV for the first time, taking your own vehicle on your journey, or just need a refresher on road life, we have not one, but two mothers (L.A.-based Priscilla Vega and S.F.-based Terra Becks) who have been vacationing via road trip for the past four years. Read their stories below, which include the ups and downs of life on the road, as well as their best tried-and-tested tips.

Want more on-the-road advice? Read Bionca Smith‘s Mom Talk essay about her choice to make #vanlife a way of life for her and her son…every single day!

Got a toddler on board? Be sure to read this advice on surviving a road trip with a toddler.

Write a Comment

Share this story