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5 Tips For Your Upcoming Road Trip

December 7, 2018 by Christopher

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There’s no doubt; going on a road trip is magnificent. Despite what part of the planet you’re driving in, you’ll have a great adventure on the open road.  Regardless of whether you are driving in an old beater or a five-star camper.

A good old fashioned road trip will remain in your memories forever.  The thrill of hitting the road and not knowing what’s next is exciting.  Where will you go? Where will you eat? Where’s the next spot that you’ll pull over??

It’s important to plan what kind of a trip you want to experience then you can decide where you want to go, when, and what kind of a budget you’ll need.  Here are some of the best travel tips for your upcoming road trip.

 

Go In a Reliable Vehicle

The kind of vehicle you require for your road trip relies upon a few factors. You may find that your vehicle requirements are quite specific once you factor in your destination, length of trip, and how many passengers you are.

You may decide to rent a vehicle for your road trip.  If you do, reflect over whether you’ll need a 4-wheel drive, convertible, or even a bus.  Book in advance so you can have your first pick of a car. Always choose unlimited mileage, and of course, always get insurance in case you get into an accident on the road.

On the off chance that your big road trip will be a long one, several months or more, you should think about getting a used car and selling it on when you get back home. Just make sure you get the green light from a mechanic before you take off, however.  The last thing you need is to find yourself stranded on the side of the road.

 

Choose Your Entourage Carefully

A road trip is a fantastic opportunity to grow close with someone. However, it’s also an opportunity for someone to potentially drive you insane after six to seven hours a day in a car together.

Make sure you choose a co-pilot who you enjoy, and who you can rely on to co-navigate reading maps and handling the GPS.

 

Don’t Depend Entirely On GPS

Google Maps is great and all, however, there’s something about a good old-fashioned map. You’d be astounded at how helpful it can be – both for discovering where you are and finding new places you may have never considered going to before.

It’s also a great backup if your technology fails you. You don’t need wifi for paper!

 

Bring Audio Books And Playlists

There will be a lot of time for tunes on your trip, so ensure you’ve downloaded a few playlists to your cell phone, including a few audiobooks.

Are you thinking about taking a road trip?

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Chris is a personal finance blogger with Stumble Forward helping people avoid life's financial mistakes and live a higher quality financial life.

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