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I like using paper maps and always have an atlas in the car. Not that phones/GPS don't come in handy... I agree about taking naps or resting. I have done long road trips and it's a must. Nice tips :)
Arzo Travels | February 20, 2016 at 1:47 AM
Totally love your post. Actually, I have done only one real road trip (with my dog) and it was so such fun. Doing abroad trip in the USA is on my bucket list as well. Love ur tip with the map, haha. And agree that music is on elf the most important things for road trips.
Unknown | February 20, 2016 at 3:28 PM
I always agree with paper maps. I have a 2006 atlas in my car, which hopefully isn't too out of date. There were funny tips. I do road trips often and completely enjoyed them.
Mags | February 20, 2016 at 9:14 PM
GPS has changed my life! I don't know what I'd do without it. I love road trips though, and there is no excuse not to take one now that gas is so affordable.
emerald125 | February 21, 2016 at 3:02 PM
Great tips... I live by tip 4 I think. Research, plan and then stay spontaneous oh and alwasy take your sunglasses!
Juergen | dare2go | February 26, 2016 at 4:21 PM
In recent times you don't really need a compass much anymore! There is the sun, there are satellite dishes (which always face towards the equator! Good to know! My number 1 orientation point now.), and moss on trees always grows stronger/thicker on the side which is away from the sun.
Rachael Drury | March 4, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Spontaneity is definitely the key! It's so much easier to go off the beaten track on a road trip!
Life, Other Than | Shannon | March 4, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Entertaining article. I love the No Name rest area photo. In addition to duct tape, I recommend bringing along some industrial strength velcro.
Tara Schatz | March 4, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Great tips, but I really love your photos. I'm still a map girl. I love pouring over them. My favorite are the DeLorme atlases for states and a big National Geographic Adventure atlas with a focus on natural areas.
Charles McCool | March 4, 2016 at 3:34 PM
More and more my road trips are basically unplanned. No maps, no GPS, just drive and see where I end up. Totally fun.
Unknown | March 4, 2016 at 11:46 PM
I can imagine those being a LOT of fun!!
Unknown | March 5, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Some great tips for a successful road trip their. I love your pictures they look amazing. Yes a road trip can be fun but we dont want to be in too much of a hurry to get from point A to point B as we miss whats in between. Sometimes the best things are found when unplanned
Joanna | March 5, 2016 at 2:06 PM
Haha, funny post! I actually love road trips, but I don't have a driver's license yet so I can't do them as much as I'd like to.
Myanmarr was great! | March 6, 2016 at 2:16 AM
pretty good post clear and concise nice font size and type, enjoyed the tips, music is key for me! nice photos too did you take them yourself or from google?
Jamie-Lee | March 6, 2016 at 3:52 PM
Great tips, I'd love to go on a road trip, would be an amazing thing to do when I get my first car! :) Jamie x bibbity-boppity-boo.blogspot.com
Megan Indoe | March 11, 2016 at 1:54 AM
We rarely get to use GPS while traveling because we never get the local country's sim card for our phone, so it's always good to know how to use a map in the digital age. Did you take all these photos? They are lovely.
Mini Noms | March 11, 2016 at 3:34 AM
Paper Maps are always best and fun to spot the location.
Unknown | March 11, 2016 at 3:34 AM
"Everything good in life should start with that good music" - so true! :D Great post, I loved your writing style!
Nina & Ellie Alexander | March 11, 2016 at 3:40 AM
Made me laugh so much with this one :D Great post - duct tape is important when you really want to enjoy the ride :D
Unknown | March 11, 2016 at 4:25 AM
Haha if I went on a road trip I'm pretty sure I'd just hate it however if I ever did do one I'd refer back here!! www.mylifeinrosetintedglasses.wordpress.com
Unknown | March 11, 2016 at 4:32 AM
yay! That's India there too. :) loved your pictures, especially Death valley.
Reviewsbyjay | March 11, 2016 at 5:05 AM
I like how you said that the rest stop is just for you but the sign says no name, ha ha I like your humour.
Laura | March 11, 2016 at 5:36 AM
Great post :) One day I hope to road trip around America and I will bear these tips in mind. The one that stood out the most was the tip about snacks ;)
Unknown | March 11, 2016 at 7:05 AM
I'm contemplating a road trip in the next few months, but even motels are expensive, and I'm not sure I'd feel safe camping by myself. Still, it would be kinda fun to just go where I want to go.
EG Green | March 11, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Roadtrips are awesome. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of family vacation trips across the country. Maps, a compass, rest stops and car snacks.
Unknown | March 12, 2016 at 5:07 AM
Shamefully I can say that I am not familiar nor comfortable reading a paper map in terms of directions. I guess the hardest part for me would be to use the scale and figure out distances. We have been totally babied by technology and GPS..
Ana De-Jesus | March 12, 2016 at 3:26 PM
Going vintage is the best way to go, because we have become so integrated into a technological culture we forget what life was like before mobile phones ect.
On the Edge | March 13, 2016 at 12:58 AM
I love roadtrips,America seems such good destination for roatrips. Going vintage is a good idea to go, but i can easily see a lot people lost we are way too dependent on technology, i hate to say that by i cant even read a paper map.
Mr Tom James | March 13, 2016 at 1:48 AM
You have no idea how much I envy you, what an experience! Always been a dream of mine to just road trip through the American states.
businesstravelerswife | March 21, 2016 at 8:36 AM
I can totally relate! These are the things my husband and I do when we go on a road trip (except the first one). You're right, we need to get used to the paper maps as well.
Bella B | May 1, 2016 at 7:15 PM
I have never used a paper map...gasp I know! I grew up with a phone with data...I don't know any other way.
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Agness of aTukTuk | May 20, 2017 at 5:42 AM
Long roads are always a challenge for me. Your pictures are just stunning! Well done.