My Life in the Sun

Road Trip Lessons After 36,000 Kilometres

Laura Snow — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:40:41 +0000

Going on the road for four months in an airstream trailer with two teenagers teaches you a few things that you don’t learn on shorter road trips. We thought we were skilled at travelling with our kids, at camping and at taking long road trips but we learned a few lessons on this last journey...

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So You Think You Want to Tow A Trailer Across America?

Laura Snow — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:30:09 +0000

Holy moly! We have learned A LOT during our first three weeks on the road about what it takes to pull a trailer across the country, how to not have personal space and about travelling long term on the road. Let’s summarize the most important things shall we?! TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE...

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Tips for Staying Connected During Long Term Travel to the United States

Laura Snow — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 18:50:41 +0000

#Sponsored When you’re a Canadian one of your first thoughts when planning a trip to the United States is “How do I use my cell phone down there?” Staying connected to family and friends while travelling is very important and it get’s even more complicated the longer you plan on staying in the United States. We...

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#FamilyTravelFriday Travel Tip #3 – Road Trips!

Laura Snow — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:00:13 +0000

Who else REALLY loves summer road trips? I know I do! I just love packing the car up, heading down the highway with my family and seeing more of our beautiful country. This is going to be a great year to get out to visit our Canada Parks too. It’s the 100th birthday of the National Park Service in...

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#FamilyTravelFriday Family Travel Tip #2

Laura Snow — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:00:05 +0000

It’s the second week for my new series of family travel tips. This week is all about you parents! #FamilyTravelFriday Tip #2 Don’t let the kids have all the fun! Don’t plan your whole trip and then realize that you’ve planned everything for the kids. Make sure you try to organize a dinner by yourselves...

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#FamilyTravelFriday Family Travel Tip #1

Laura Snow — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 00:17:13 +0000

If you love to travel with your family stay tuned! Every Friday I’m going to post a new travel tip. I’ll share tops for staying sane on a road trip, what to pack, how to plan and budget for your vacation and ways to help you recover after you get back home! Family Travel Tip#1...

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