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As a family, we always
go on annual vacations. It is our
bonding time with our children when they are on school break. It can be a quick getaway to a nearby beach
or a 2-hour plane ride to a distant island.
I have always liked long
drives over plane rides. It gives me
more time to enjoy the sceneries and go on several foodtrips. It is also more adventurous to go on road trips -- you
will never know what happy surprises await while you are on the road; Detours may mean new discoveries on food,
culture and local products; and I don’t have to deal with the two hours waiting
time on airports and another 45-90 minutes of flying time. Then another 30
minutes to get out of the place. Road
trips are awesome!
ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS: THE 3 Ps OF ROAD TRIPPING!
1. PRACTICAL
PACKING. Always pack light, with minimal
clothes and ample gadgets. Do include gadgets like camera and tripod to capture
memories of your road trip. If you have babies on board, do not forget to
include and install car seats. This is
very essential for the safety of your little ones. Learn more about this safety feature on https://www.cars.com/news/car-seat-check/
Remember
if you pack light and only carry the essentials, you will save on gas and have
lots of room to bring souvenirs from the road trip.
2. PLAN YOUR
ROUTE. It pays to plan ahead which road
or highway to take. You can either
choose the shortest route or you may go the long drive with plenty of side trips
to explore. Up to you, but you need a
solid plan – so you can prepare for gas, stop-overs and food breaks.
3. PREPARE YOUR
RIDE. Before you roll the windows down,
play your favorite driving music and start your adventure – make all the
necessary preventive maintenance needed by your vehicle. This is very important
to be assured of you and your passengers’ safety during the trip. It will be a lot of stress if your vehicle
suddenly stops in the middle of nowhere and you have no idea why its busted.
CHOOSING THE BEST VEHICLE FOR THE TRIP:
You may have more than
one car parked in your garage, and you are wondering what vehicle to use for
the road trip... or maybe you are planning to rent for this big adventure... or
maybe buy a new ride specifically for this joyride. The point is – here are some few tips on
choosing the right vehicle for your planned road trip.
GAS MILEAGE. Prices of gas or diesel differ from one town
to another. Traffic is also unpredictable as you travel from one place to
another. Always choose a vehicle that
will give you the most mileage possible.
STORAGE SPACE. Depends on how long you plan to travel, you
might be in need of a huge storage space for all of your stuff.
NUMBER OF PEOPLE
TRAVELING. Comfort is of utmost importance
during long drives. You don’t want to cramp several people inside a small car.
If you are a family of four, a 4-door sedan may be ideal. But if you are a large family with grown up
kids, you may opt for an SUV or a VAN.
The road trip can be an unforgettable adventure for you and
your family, but it can also be a taxing experience if you don't take the time
to plan.
Hey mommies and daddies... if you have babies and toddlers in tow and you still want to go on a road trip -- this article from alltherooms.com has some valuable tips!
Happy trip everyone!!!
