Travel Buddies 101: Road Trip Tips And Tricks You Need To Know!

If you’re going on a road trip anytime soon, you’ve come to the right place! Road trips are a great way to spend your leisure time, whether it’s with friends, family, a partner or even alone! This allows you to see new sights, discover new places, meet new people, and relax!

Although road trips are pretty great, there are ways to make them more exciting, cost-efficient and overall just–BETTER! All you have to do is check out our list of tips and tricks below!

1 - Pack some snacks!

This is something a lot of people already do, but some still “under pack” and bring like, 2-3 snacks only. If you’re going on a long road trip consider packing tons of snacks! From salty, sweet, spicy and whatever you please!

Snacks are a great way to keep you entertained and busy while on the road. Munching on something while looking at new sights is such a blissful way to distress and relax. This is also a convenient way to fill yourself up when you get hungry.

But remember to pack snacks that are easy to eat like chips, sliced veggies, breadsticks and so on. Also, don’t forget to pack some drinks! A great drink option to consider is electrolyte drinks since they keep you hydrated longer. Also for drinks, try to not get fizzy ones like soda since they may fizzy out and make a huge mess in your vehicle. Bring a tumbler so you can get water refills at every rest top.

2 - Squeeze in extra activities

If you happen to pass by an amusement park, a museum, a unique restaurant, a beach or anything exciting, go visit! Squeeze little activities and stops along the way. This will make your trip all the more enjoyable and memorable.

This will also give you a chance to stretch out and move around after being cramped up in your vehicle for hours!

3 - Have a staycation stop!

If your trip will take more than 2 days, consider having a staycation stop! This is staying the night somewhere during your road trip. This is a great way to get some shut-eye, a chance to take a shower and simply enjoy your evening with loved ones.

If you’re travelling alone or with a partner, consider hostels. This is a VERY cost-efficient option and a great way to meet new people. Hostels are accommodations where you share a room, comfort room and common area with other guests. To give you a better idea, it’s a dormitory-style accommodation where you sleep in bunk beds.

Or if you’re travelling in a group, it’s best to book with serviced apartments. This kind of accommodation is space-efficient, fully furnished, offers housekeeping and is more affordable compared to staying at a hotel. So you’ll be able to cook here, relax in the living room and even do some laundry.

4 - Make sure to plan out all your rest stops

Before your road trip, make sure to set a decent amount of rest stops on your routes. This is to make sure you’ll have enough comfort room breaks, refill on some gas, have time to stretch and move around, a chance to grab a bite to eat and even get essentials like medicines and so on.

5 - Pick out a good podcast or playlist to listen to

When you’re on the road, it can get pretty boring, and for the driver, you might even feel sleepy. So to fend off boredom and sleepiness, consider listening to a podcast or a good playlist.

Consider picking out a podcast and playlist you think everyone in the car might like. Also, if you’re travelling with kids, make sure to pick out listening material that is child-friendly! This will keep everyone in the car entertained and also keep the driver alert.

6 - Bring a power bank

There is no doubt you’ll be using your phone a lot during your road trip. Whether you’re using your phone for music, watching videos, playing games, for GPS or even just scrolling through social media, you’re using up your battery.

So consider bringing a fully charged power bank in case. Your phone is essential for any kind of travelling so always make sure to have a power bank with you before you leave for the trip.

Take away

Now you know 6 great road trip tips and tricks, you’ll surely have a great time, one you won’t ever forget! Just make sure to consider each of the items above to ensure a fantastic trip. And remember, although enjoyment is a must for any trip, also consider your safety. If a choice is torn between fun and being safe, always choose the safer option.