Any form of travel can be fun and exciting, but there’s just something about a road trip that sets it apart from all the other options. If it’s just you, your nearest and dearest, and the open road, then what could be better? We’re struggling to think of a more enjoyable way to spend a week or two! If it’s been some time since you took a road trip, then take a read of the tips that we’ve outlined below. That’ll ensure that your trip is nothing but a rousing success!
Keep Things Loose
With most types of trips, you’ll want to have a pretty tight schedule. You kind of need to when there are flights involved, since the plane will take off with or without you! But when you’re in a car, you can keep things a little more relaxed. There’s no need to plan everything -- part of the fun is not knowing what you’re going to be doing, after all. Rather than having a precise route from and to your front door, look at having, instead, just a vague route to follow. You’ll find that your trip is more enjoyable when you can go in whatever direction is calling your name.
Safe and Reliable Vehicles
Your trip could well be rudely interrupted if your vehicle isn’t up to scratch. Having a reliable vehicle is important at all times, but it’s even more critical when you’re on a long road trip! If you know that your current car isn’t reliable, then look at upgrading to a car that is, such as the Honda Civic. If you don’t want to upgrade your vehicle, then at the very least, make sure that your car is being seen to by a mechanic to ensure that everything is working just as it should.
Keep the Costs Down
You’ll run into trouble if the costs begin to spiral out of control. You can get around this by planning ahead and doing what you can to limit the expenses. Camping, preparing your own meals, and learning how to drive to optimize MPG (miles per gallon) can all help. Perhaps the most effective way to keep costs down is to limit the time you spend on the road. There can be a big difference in costs between 7 days and ten days, for instance.
Avoid Overpacking
There’s always a temptation to pack as much stuff as possible when you’re on a road trip. But it’s worthwhile resisting that temptation! If you pack too much, then for starters, you’ll end up spending more than you’d like on gas (heavy cars = more gas), and you’ll also be less comfortable when you’re driving. Keep things light!
A Sense of Adventure
Finally, remember to take a sense of adventure with you! You’ll always come up against challenges when you’re on the road. A sense of adventure will help you to roll with the punches and make the best of it, no matter what situation you find yourself in. Have fun!
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