Maybe you’re thinking, why do I need all this stuff to plan a simple road trip? Can’t I just pack my stuff, gas up my car, and go? Maybe get a map online first? Nope! Well, you could do that, but there is fairly high likelihood you’ll run into trouble. Using this road trip planner …
“I have found that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.”Mark TwainIt’s something that everyone knows, but seems to completely forget when planning a trip – especially a road trip. Who you travel with is the number one thing you should figure out before you decide …
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Have you ever been stone-cold broke on the road? As a student, I came very close and it wasn’t pretty. Getting a handle on it by using this road trip calculator can make all the difference! For your MPG, do the following: Write down your odometer reading and the number of gallons you purchase the …
What would life be like without sandwiches? The most portable meal-in-one-hand there is – sandwiches and road trips were made for each other! If you want to avoid the dreaded soggy sandwich, keep the bread and fillings separate, pack a knife for spreading condiments and cutting sandwiches, and assemble them when you’re ready to eat. …
This part of the road trip planning can be really fun! You’ve got your road trip partners signed up and your destination or part of the U.S. selected. Now it’s all about the route you’ll take. So, do you map it out online/use a GPS, or buy a map? You’ve got your road trip partners …
I was sorely tempted to create a road trip map or many maps that my visitors could click on to get a custom trip, but when I started to try to do this I realized that there are just too many places to see in the U.S. to just pick a few, too many different personalities that would be …
Read moreCreate Your Own Road Trip Map and Itinerary Using This Foolproof Five-Step Method
Read the #1 Thing: Make or Break Your Road Trip article and make the most important decision. Select your destination! Map out your trip. Check out my Road Trip Planning: Map It! article. Make your hotel/motel/campground reservations. Make sure to allow adequate time when mapping your trip so that you can arrive at your hotel around dinner time. Any …
If you’re planning a road trip, there are safety concerns you should address both before you go and on the road. Although I prefer to see the world through rose-colored glasses, even I know there are dangers to your home as well as to yourself that come about when you’re traveling. Taking the time to address these …
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Road trip planning takes on a whole new element when you’re taking your pets along for the ride. It can be great to have your best friend traveling down the road with you – you can just see Bowser’s face as he pants and smiles at the passing scenery or Mr. Kitty as he keeps …
When most people think of road trip planning, they think about getting their car prepared as much as they think about their destination. Your car is how you’re getting there – you’re practically moving in! Car problems on the road have become such a comic cliche that sometimes people don’t take them seriously enough. One …
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