Trip Flix

"Are we there yet?"

The most annoying question in the world when you’re stuck in the car with a couple of road-weary kids just got a little less frequent. Trip Flix is like a history lesson and fun distraction all rolled into one and it can help to make long roadtrips much more bearable.

Developed by some road-weary parents, Trip Flix divides the country up into small sections and tells you interesting tidbits about each state as you go. The DVD is interactive, so if you have a remote control in the car, kids can easily take guesses at silly or historical questions as they drive.

The two teenage hosts travel throughout the country to different locations and through their experiences, kids learn a little something about where they’re going or where they’re traveling through. From a boat-making experience in the northeast, to an encounter with gnomes and caves, Trip Flix offers a little bit of something for everyone.

While my 7-year old watched with great interest, my 2-year old wasn’t quite as intrigued. I would definitely recommend Trip Flix for older children. I can’t see kids under the age of five wanting to trade in their Mickey Mouse Clubhouse movie in favor of Trip Flix. But, for a bored-to-near-death child who likes to learn a little something, Trip Flix is an interesting and fun way to pass the time.

My only complaint about the DVD is that the volume was not consistent throughout. We were frequently adjusting the volume as some segments would be much louder or softer than others.

Trip Flix is available to purchase through the Trip Flix website or directly from Amazon for $19.99. If you have a child you’d like to distract on a long ride (or even a rainy afternoon in the family room), Trip Flix is definitely worth a look.