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Packing up your car and getting ready for a road trip can be fun for the entire family. That is, unless you have a lot of little kids who may not be so excited for the long days that consist of being stuck in a car for, what seems like for them, countless hours.

Luckily, technology has changed all of that. With a variety of apps that are available for tablets and smartphones, you're child won't be asking you, "are we there yet?" Instead, they'll be happy to just sit back and enjoy the ride. Here are some must-have apps for kids on a road trip.

There is a reason that Angry Birds is one of the most popular apps ever. Not only is this game full of cute and quirky birds flying at evil swine, but it’s ridiculously addictive with plenty of challenging levels that will keep your child busy for hours. Angry Birds has become such a brand, that they continue to update the app with new levels and objectives, making it even more enjoyable each time you play it.

Family Car Games
A road trip should be a family event. Therefore, what fun is it if your child is just stuck playing games the entire time? Family Car Games offers plenty of themes and prompts that the entire family can get in on. The best part is that it’s not likely something your kids will want to play the entire time, but it does provide a few hours of family time while you are all in a car together.

123 Color: Talking Coloring Book
For the younger kids out there, or just the kids who love to draw, 123 Color is a great coloring book with a technological twist. This book will talk back to you as you fill in the spaces by coloring with your fingers. It’s cute, creative and addictively fun.

Oregon Trail
The classic game of Oregon Trail has moved from the computer to the app world, and is still as fun as ever. There is a reason that the Oregon Trail has been a lasting game for many years now. The best part is that you can share with your kids while they are playing, telling them how it’s something you too use to play.

Pandora
The days of arguing over which station to listen to on the radio are long gone. Instead, make sure your child has Pandora installed on their smart device and they can listen to whatever music they choose. Throw on some headphones and watch them drift away into a nap, so everyone can get a bit of peace and quiet.

Facebook
Let everyone know about how much fun your having on your road trip. If your child has a Facebook account, of course they’ll want to have this app available so that they can keep up with all their friends back home, but also so that they can post about all the awesome things you are seeing on your road trip.

Instagram
Not only is Facebook great, but you can add beautiful photos with the use of Instagram. Instagram is great for kids of all ages, as it’ll bring out creativity and uniqueness in the way they photograph the sights that they see along the way.

The way road trips are taken have completely changed with the use of technology. And with the apps on this list, you can make sure yourkids will enjoy their time on the open road with you.

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This post comes from Aew at Skedaddle Car Hire. If you'd like to read their list of road trip apps for grown ups, check out their blog.