In a little over two weeks Christopher and I will cram in my
little car for our third road trip in one year. Since I have become somewhat knowledgeable
in the art of planning and executing road trips, I thought it would be fun to
do a three part series on how you can plot your own adventure. Here are a few
steps to aid in your initial planning:
1. Determine your destination and your route. Note that from
the Pacific and Atlantic and back will take
about three weeks if you drive roughly six hours a day. Is there a certain
place you really want to visit? Google Maps is an excellent resource to show
you what destinations are achievable in your time-frame.
2. Set a budget. Will you be spending your nights in
five-star hotels or roughing it in a tent? How much money does it take to fill
up your tank with gas? Will you be packing sandwiches every day or running
through drive-thrus or dining in only the very best restaurants? How much will
you put aside for souvenirs? These are all incredibly important questions to
consider before you starting booking.
3. Check out guide books and websites for interesting places
to visit during your trip. Websites such as Yelp and AAA have been invaluable.
I hope this will help you to begin the initial planning of
your own road trip. Next time, we’ll discuss where Christopher and I stay.
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