road trip

My husband and I have perfected the art of road tripping—at least from our perspective. Over the course of several years and dozens of week-long trips around the United States and Canada, we figured out exactly how not to car camp by experiencing it once and vowing never to go back. Sleeping in cramped cars, forgoing fresh food for convenience, and failing to plan ahead are quick ways to make enemies of your traveling partner and your vehicle of choice.

It's hour two and hunger strikes. You don't want to stop because you are making great time, but the cooler is shoved in the back and no one can reach it. You see a drive-thru sign for the next exit. Should you stop?

Having driven across the country a few times, this is a challenge I know all too well. When the hunger pains set in you'll find yourself counting exit signs and minutes. The fun part of the road trip has ended and you have turned into the “are we there yet” kid. However, with a little planning you can avoid the drive-thru and stay healthy and happy on the road.