The Road Trip Essentials Guide
If you have never been on a road trip but have one planned, you are going to be very excited. Road trips can be one of the more rewarding experiences of your life and one that you will definitely remember.
There is a huge sense of freedom that just jumping in the car and hitting the open road with no real plans gives you. So set times to be anywhere. It can be a time for deep reflection, to come to know yourself again far away from hectic modern-day lifestyles. However, bore you embark on this trip you should remember when you embark on this trip to make it a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable adventure:
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The Car
This may seem like a pretty obvious one, but seriously is your car up for the job? Think about the people you will be traveling with, especially children, and the creature comforts your car has like air conditioning, working window, a convertible roof, if that’s what you’re into, boot space, etc.
If your car is fine, then you need to get it serviced, check the tires, and do an oil change. If your car is not up for the job, then you need to consider a rental. This could save a whole lot of problems down the line.
Road Trip Essentials: Insurance
You better check up on your insurance policy and check that you are suitably covered. You should consider many different things, like whether you get integrated roadside cover and whether you need to ensure other drivers are covered.
You will be doing far more miles than usual, so it makes sense to have a little more peace of mind. Remember, there are millions of road users, not just you, and there are many causes of an accident. Unfortunately, you may even be one of the causes of truck accidents, and that is not only dangerous but expensive if you are not covered.
App Galore
Before you go you should look into all the apps that you can get to help you on the way. If you are taking the kids with you first and foremost, you want to keep them entertained. An app such as YouTube Kids is a good shout. That makes things far less stressful. Next, you need to consider a Map app.
There is clearly Google Maps, but there are plenty of others, so just take a look and see what suits you best. Perhaps you want to ensure that you are going the most scenic way possible, so why not download a scenic road app. There are parking apps that take you directly to the cheapest parking lots, and there are gas station apps, even toilet apps. You’re probably going to want music too. So. think about what you need and go from there.
Must-See Stops
Before you leave, get everyone to write a list of must-see places. Doing this makes it more certain that you don’t miss anything and that everyone gets to see something they have always wanted to see. It can also give you a rough idea of direction.
