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Things to Consider When Planning for a Road Trip

When we were kids, road trips were like long dark, bumpy rides that everyone sat feeling both excited and car sick. All that has changed is the way we travel. Nowadays, even with your motorcycle and a motorcycle pop up tent you can set out for a trip to the countryside. Road trips are now a favorite way to slow down and leave behind a schedule while enjoying some unexpected inspiration. It is vital to resist the temptation to plan too much when road-tripping. It is refreshing to let go of our rigidly planned lifestyles and allow for some freedom.sportsbike

Avoid Major Highways

Before I set out on my first road trip, one of the essential pieces of advice I received was avoiding significant highways. Although it was difficult to resist the urge to drive at record speeds in a foreign car, the joy of taking more minor routes made me realize how much I enjoy the experience. You get a better understanding of the area you are traveling through by taking the accessible country roads. This allows you to stop for photos, visit a fruit stand along the roadside, or take a detour. These unexpected moments are what make a road trip more memorable, engaging, and enjoyable.

Plan Ahead

If you are a planner like me, it is good to create a plan with everyone. However, keep in mind that the route may change as the journey unfolds. I always begin with a list of must-see locations, along with some might-be-nice places and a few if we end up anywhere-close classes. My adventurous side loves it when I visit sites that are completely unplanned, unplanned, and unplanned.

Research Lodging Options

campersIt is much easier to plan your trip by researching the lodging options before you go. While I reserve nights at a handful of places that I know I will not be able to make it, I also keep a list of possible options.

A natural place to stay every night is a good option if you travel during the high season. I’ve always found plenty of options within my price range in less traveled seasons. You can extend your stay to a place you love or continue to another area that isn’t as beautiful in daylight. If you leave enough room in your itinerary, you can just let it go.…

family at the back the car

What You Need to Prepare When Traveling With Kids

If you are with the family that likes to travel, you probably know the struggle of being on a road trip with kids. It is undeniably frustrating if you don’t know what to do. Kids will often have short attention span, so they always find something they want to do. Here are the best tips for traveling with children.

Take Your Time

If you will be on the road for more than 10 hours, stay one night at a hotel and continue the travel within the next two days, you should bring an overnight bag. This is where you put everything of your important stuff accessible so that when you and your family are up for rest at a hotel, you will not go through rummaging all the bag you brought to find a tissue paper. Also, remember to take a few breaks here and there. A kid will often want to keep moving. So, do some stretches at each stop.

family inside the car

Bring a Portable Potty

I understand that it is weird and quite disgusting, but it will save your life many times if you get stuck in traffic with your two-year-old kid and can’t wait for another 15 minutes to get to a crooked gas station in the middle of nowhere. You can find out good quality, clean, and convenient folding potty that is cheap.

Release the Energy Out

You might prefer going stops to a place that has playgrounds, so whatever the weather, the kids can release all their energy. Let your strategy be letting your kid play for a while, taking pee breaks, and getting go-to foods. This way, they can eat in the vehicle. It would not only kill time but since they’ll be sitting anyway, might as well in the car while on the road.

 

Take Advantage of Each Stop

If you want to stop for a meal, the best place is Cracker Barrel. They’re nice because they have a mini shop with toys and jewelry for kids to walk around and watch. This is a great way to stretch your thighs and have fun.

Bring Activity Boxes

Every before a family road trip, prepare yourself the “box activities” for kids on the go. Using a shoebox will be great for storing crayons or markers, so kids can put all the pencils on the flipped lid so it won’t roll anywhere in the car. Or fill a cup and put it on top. Sometimes we cover the shoebox with paper and let the children decorate and personalize it while traveling.

These are just a few of the things you should prepare if your family plans to go on a road trip and tag your kids along.…