Trip Alertz For Jetsetters, By Jetsetters
Road trips are great if you have a friend to accompany you but sometimes you have to go by yourself. Whether you are relocating around the country or you are just headed on holiday somewhere no-one else wants to go, a solo road trip can be liberating. Here are some of the tips you should keep in mind if you want to try this style of travel for yourself.
Give Someone the Itinerary
When travelling by yourself, it is always a smart idea to let people know where you are going. It could be your mum, your roommate, or just someone you trust. Give them all the contact information for the places you will be staying at along the way, plus the dates you are going to be there for. Pass on information about the vehicle you will be travelling in too, especially if it is a rental.
If you are going to be going off route, as is likely to happen in a road trip, make sure you pass this information on. Getting into the habit of passing along check-in information will help ease any worry they might have as you travel and it can help you avoid some serious mistakes while travelling.
Get the Right Car
You need to make sure that you have the right car when you are travelling solo. A spacious SUV will give you all the room you need for any goods you might be taking with you. It is important that you pack the car carefully as you will have to rely on the kindness of strangers if you get stuck due to a poorly balanced car.
Not only do you need to be comfortable in your ride but you also need to make sure that you can see mirrors easily. Do not put yourself at a disadvantage when driving because you needed to pack some extra items in. Take advantage of the free back seat and passenger seat and pack sensibly.
With the right car, must come the right documents! If you’re planning a road trip abroad, please check if you need International Driver’s Permit or not, if your local driving license is valid abroad. You can inform yourself on the internet for free for all information you need!
Put Together an Epic Playlist
The best thing about driving by yourself is that there will be no arguments about what music to play. If you are travelling by yourself, put together some epic playlists and get ready to enjoy every minute of the drive.
However, you need to make sure that you are always keeping yourself safe when driving. Leaning over to change the playlist in the middle of the road is never going to be a good move. Spotify are slowly developing voice controls for drivers but, until then, you are always going to be better off pulling over.
A road trip by yourself could be an incredibly liberating experience. You get to dictate the pace set each day and where you want to go. No matter where your destination is, you can be certain that you are going to enjoy the ride. Start planning a solo road trip today, even if you will be just heading a few hours away to chill. Before you know it, you might be heading far away by yourself, ready for some exploration and some me-time like no other!
