TRIPS • CHAOS • MEMORIES
Nothing Broke Mostly is the real story of family road trips: the places we loved, the stops we probably should have skipped, the snacks that saved us, the plans that changed, and the memories we wouldn't trade for anything.
No perfect itineraries. No pretending. Just real family travel.
FROM THE ROAD
The memorable stops, the questionable decisions, and the moments that somehow made the whole trip worth it.
The good, the loud, the sticky, and the surprisingly wonderful parts of putting thousands of miles between home and our destination.
Read the story →Some things earned permanent road-trip status. Others just took up space.
Read the story →Parks, weird roadside attractions, food breaks, and places where everyone could move.
Read the story →WHERE WE'VE BEEN
What we drove, where we stopped, what we'd do again, and what we'd absolutely change next time.
THE BIG ONE
The original adventure — before we knew which mistakes we'd repeat anyway.
See the route →YES, AGAIN
More miles, more experience, and somehow still plenty of surprises.
See the route →SHORTER ADVENTURES
Because not every good family adventure requires driving through six states.
Browse trips →THINGS WE LEARNED THE HARD WAY
Leave room for tired kids, random stops, traffic, weather, and life.
They are not optional. They are part of the transportation system.
Gas, bathrooms, food, stretching — waiting too long rarely improves anything.
The unexpected stops often become the stories everyone remembers.
WHY THIS BLOG EXISTS
This isn't a highlight reel of perfectly packed suitcases and children quietly admiring scenic overlooks.
It's a collection of real family travel experiences — the funny parts, the frustrating parts, the beautiful parts, and the things we learned after spending a lot of hours together in one vehicle.
If you're planning a family road trip, thinking about taking one, or just enjoy stories where the plan and reality aren't quite the same, you're in the right place.
COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE
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