Going on a road trip can be one of the best and most exciting experiences of your life. You will be able to travel wherever you like and stop off whenever the mood takes you. Perhaps you are most looking forward to seeing the misty mountains, or maybe it’s the forests that gives you that magical feeling. Perhaps its crossing all those state lines and seeing how the other half loves that really presses your buttons.
Well, whatever you fancy, a road trip can encompass it all. You can go without any time pressures or specific destination in place, and with the right planning, you can see everything that you want to.
Must-See Stops
To avoid missing out on all those must-see places, take a pen and paper, and write down all the places you want to see. Take a look online and make sure you have everywhere listed. If you are traveling with anyone else, get them to go through the same process. Having a list of places that you definitely will see on your travels will help you make a rough route.
Think Apps
We live in a digital world, and that means there is an app for everything. Think about everything you may need on your journey and go from there. The first and most obvious may be a Map app. You can use Good Maps, but some others may be better for you, such as Waze. Why not look for an app that can assist you in finding the closest services, toilets, and parking lots, or how about one that helps you find a place to stay. Why not get one that takes you on the scenic route, why not go for an app which can direct you on the most beautiful path. If you do your research, you will have an app for every eventuality.
Music
Every good road trip needs music. Why not create an awesome playlist, one that everyone can enjoy. That way, you can be sure to be hollering something decent down those interstates.
Check Your Car
It is far better than you are honest when you think about taking your car on a road trip, especially if it is an extended break. Perhaps it would be in your best interests to hire a car instead. However, if your car is fit for purpose, you still need to get it serviced. It would be best if you cleaned the car and made sure there was nothing in it that is not essential. You don’t want to be lugging 50 books up and down the country. Perhaps you should brush up on your driving skills too. Take a look at the keys to safe driving.
Insurance
You should make sure you have the right cover; otherwise you could end up in a sticky road trip nightmare. Due to the fact you will be traveling so far, think about the extras that can help you. The main one is roadside assistance, try and get this added on to your policy if you don’t have it already, as it may well be a lot cheaper than going to a roadside assurance company.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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