

Everyday People - Arrested Development 6. Been Around The World - Lisa Stansfield 2. Off The Beat: Sharing a mix I did last week. At the end of a long week, all I want is to drive, listen to great music and say, rest at last. I’ve been told that the attention I devote to road trips is directly proportional to my love for the ride, but that is really how it’s been for me after tedious days of lawyering.

Countless of unplanned gastronomic adventures, having a spork made a world of difference in eating comfortably. Preferably healthy snacks (and I mean preferably), to keep you filled but not overstuffed during the drives.ġ9. Put your garbage in a plastic bag, and properly dispose when you stop or reach your destination.ġ7. All purpose, wet and dirty clothes, storing and anything really.ġ6. To keep the young (and not so young but bored) passengers busy.ġ5. I keep two in the vehicle, in case of emergencies.ġ4. You don’t need to be a McGyver but it always helps to have one just in case.ġ3.
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I suggest using the new full charged rechargeable flashlights, in case of emergencies at night.ġ2. You don’t want people arguing over who should use the charging cable first.ġ1. So I make sure to bring a charger and put it in a ziplock bag with several micro-USB, lightning and USB-C cables. Imagine being stuck in a place with no nearby drugstore.ġ0. Aside from the usual, best to include wipes, hand sanitizer or alcohol, insect spray (or patches) and sunscreen.ĩ. As for me, it’s always shorts, some dry fit shirt and sneakers.Ĩ. No need to bring your entire closet but instead, pack light, easy to wash and comfy clothes especially when it gets too hot and humid. But remember, a pillow is no replacement for the safety of a seat belt. For passengers who like to rest during the drive, having a not so bulky pillow makes it more comfortable. If you plan to drive all day long, it’s best to use compression socks (yes, the ones that come highly recommended during long haul flights) to help promote blood flow to your legs and feet.Ħ. You never know when it’ll rain so best to be prepared at all times and seasons.ĥ. It makes it easier when pulling stuff you need from your luggage.Ĥ. Group items into ziplock bags, then label. Easier to tug along (instead of a container or large luggage).ģ. I prefer to bring a luggage which I usually bring as handcarry luggage. So do ask because nothing beats an on the ground expert to lead the way.Ģ. I’ve read one article where someone drove into a river, by blindly following directions on Waze. But it never hurts to ask a reliable local if you feel lost or unsure. Waze and Google maps are popular apps which people use now.

Now, there are navigation tools easily accessible through smartphones or tablets. Travel enthusiasts used to bring folded maps, and store them in the glove compartment. Now comes the part on what you need to pack and bring.ġ. You also have the clothes to wear for your road trip. You’ve gotten the vehicle sorted out, and planned your destination. Revenge traveling has gotten our airports extremely busy, crowded (and yes, sometimes without electricity), so I have chosen to engineer my own trips with friends who appreciate the beauty of long, uninterrupted drives that take you to places unknown and often under the popular radar.
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After numerous requests from readers to complete and exhaustively discuss my carefully “curated” tips from road trips that have led me to exciting adventures and minor mishaps, here comes the third in a series of guides that hodophiles could learn from and improve, tweak or customize.
