Top 10 Tips To Make Your Next Road Trip Unforgettable Posted: August 13, 2022 @ 12:29 pm

Bring A Pillow

When you’re done jamming to music or playing license plate bingo, you’ll eventually want to sleep—but car seats are often horribly uncomfortable. Bring a large pillow to support your back and a travel pillow to prevent straining your neck.

Even when you’re not sleeping, to avoid discomfort and a sour mood, the driver should always keep a pillow behind them to support their back.

Make A Playlist

Curate the perfect playlist for your ride that’s enjoyable for everyone. This way, you and your friends won’t have to fight over the Bluetooth and can bond together with singalongs. Also, keep a list of interesting podcasts on your devices in case you want to take a break from the music. Standup comedy and true crime stories can be enjoyable podcast genres to listen to with your group.

Wear Comfy Shoes & Clothes

Always choose comfort over style while traveling. If you’re driving, make sure to wear comfortable sneakers. Tight and irritable clothing is always a bad idea if you’re going to be in one place for a while, so opt for light and baggy T-shirts with sweatpants. Don’t forget to bring a rain jacket or outer layer, too. Even if you’re traveling in the summer, you never know when you might get caught in a storm and need to get out of the vehicle.

Keep An Emergency Kit

A lot of people don’t prioritize a first-aid and emergency kit while packing for their trips. You might run into an accident at any point, so it helps to be prepared. Your basic first-aid should include bandages, antiseptic, anti-allergies, and painkillers. In case of other non-health-related emergencies, keep a flashlight, batteries, a map (your phone battery could die), sanitizer, and toilet paper.

Since this might take some space, make sure you’re traveling with an efficient backpack that is durable and spacious. If you’re hiking or visiting any national parks, your car emergency kit can easily go with you on the hike.

Have A Spare Tire

Speaking of accidents, keep a spare tire in your trunk along with a tool kit in case your car breaks down at any point. You can reduce the risk of car troubles by getting a pre-check by a mechanic before leaving. Since we’re talking about car maintenance, make sure you’ve recently changed the oil and put air in all four tires.

Always start off with a full fuel tank and make a note of gas stations on your route.

Start Early

Skip the traffic by leaving before the rush hour begins. By traveling early in the morning, you could also avoid the heat and find hotels more easily wherever you choose to stop for the night. You can also reach breakfast cafes and restaurants when they’re less crowded and get served quickly.

Carry Water and Healthy Snacks

It’s easy to overlook your health while traveling since you get caught up in planning and having fun with your travel partners. This compromises how much you can actually enjoy since you forget to stay hydrated and end up eating a lot of unhealthy food.

Pack healthy snacks, fruit juices, salads and sandwiches, and keep a water gallon in the car. Avoid getting snacks at gas stations as much as you can and try to eat low carbs so you don’t get tired easily. If you’re packing other beverages, like wine, use wine carriers so your bottles don’t break or spill in the car.

Use Sunglasses

Wearing sunglasses while driving is a safe option to avoid the glare from the sun and reflection from other cars. They also protect your eyes from getting damaged by the harsh UV rays. Bright sunlight causes headaches and migraines which would spoil your road trip. If these aren’t reasons enough to wear sunglasses during your car ride, remember you’ll always look good in your pictures too.

Rent A Car

Not everyone feels comfortable with using their new and beloved car for wild adventures. A lot of times your car may not even be suitable for the terrain or have engine issues making it unreliable. You can contact a car rental to find the right vehicle that fits you and all of your friends comfortably.

Get Enough Sleep Before You Go

To start your trip with the right mood and at the right time, you need to have sufficient sleep the night before. Stressing about your plan will only make it more difficult for you to rest properly and spoil your car ride. Without enough sleep, you are more prone to forget important things which can lead to a lot of mishaps and unnecessary distress.

Having a relaxing bath and drinking calming tea can help soothe your nerves and prepare you for a good night’s sleep.

Enjoy the Drive

You don’t need excessive planning and hours of research to have an enjoyable road trip. You can work smart by making a checklist as your travel guide. This list of recommendations was compiled based on several travel experiences to help you be prepared and avoid making common mistakes. You can always add a few more, but remember not to go overboard. The most important point is to unwind and have fun.

Author : James