In this we all agree, the trips in car molan and it does not matter in which country you drive. No matter if you end up sleeping in 5 star hotels or if you drive a BMW, you sure will come to mind images from movies like Thelma & Louise or On the Road. Here we collect 10 travel tips by car for your next adventure:
A good drive is difficult to forget. The magic of getting going and going wherever you want, mixed with the uncertainty of knowing where you will sleep, what you will eat or where you will stop is incomparable.
It's up to you to choose the destination, the date and how much money you want to spend. Here are 10 useful tips for all types of car travel and applicable to all countries ... arguably the basics of any adventure behind the wheel.
1. Google Maps
A good place to start. Enter your starting point and final destination, and get an idea of how much it will cost you to get there. Adjust the route and check the different options you can take and how long each one requires. You can also take advantage to see if there is some place that at first you had not planned to visit, but given how close it is, now you can go. The important thing is to have the basic route marked, from A to B, but you do not have to have everything closed. It leaves room for improvisation and for unexpected turns, spontaneous decisions and moments of "I wonder what will be out there ...".
2. Which car do I choose?
The car, of course, will depend on your destination, type of trip and how many people you are. Think about whether you will need a 4 × 4, a family car or a convertible. Remember that the beautiful is expensive, depending on your budget you should be more practical when choosing a model. Make sure you book it in advance, choose the option of unlimited mileage (unless you know exactly the kilometers of your route), contract insurance (yes, it will increase the price, but it is important since in general the car rental companies They can be very thorough regarding the damages on the car and you will save the worry in any case) and finally have your credit card handy as it is imperative to rent the car. Remember that there are vans for groups and better fit the budget, if possible, choose a diesel if you are going to make long journeys. Consume less on the road so you save more.
If your trip is going to be long, a couple of months, you may want to buy a second hand car to sell once you finish your tour. Make sure a mechanic checks it before signing any contracts, the last thing you need is to have a breakdown in the middle of nowhere!
3. Music
There is nothing to beat more than the music and the car. You'll have hours and hours to listen to it, so be sure to download multiple playlists to your mobile (and do not forget the USB cable).
That said, it is also good to listen to the local radio, so you know the musical tastes of the area or you know new groups that you would not have discovered otherwise and that you can also remember once you go home.
To open your mouth take a look at the list that has created momondo for travel by car (if you have problems with the browser, try our list of momondo in soundcloud).
4. Roadtrippers
Check out this great Roadtrippers page. It is an information mine, with rare road photos and lodging recommendations. With routes all over the planet, it includes millions of interesting destinations.
5. Less traveled roads
The freeways are faster, but you will miss a lot of things. Whenever possible (taking into account the weather and the state of the road), take the roads less traveled. Sure you see a lot of things and you know local people. Dare to go on routes you've never heard of. Moreover, when you see a detour, take it! Have you seen a sign of a ghost town or a strange tourist attraction? Do not think about it and follow it! Now is your chance. Spontaneity should be the norm for car trips.
6. Try the local food, stay in small local establishments
Give the local food a try ... even if you have no idea what it is. After all, you may not have the opportunity to return. The same goes for the accommodation, you are probably tempted to stay in a new hotel, but why not stay in that peculiar pension or the kitsch motel at the end of the street?
If you do not decide, check out the "Near Me Tonight" feature of our app (available for iPhone and Android) and check which rooms are available near you that night.
7. A refrigerator
Who knows when you can stop for lunch? It is best to bring a refrigerator (or a cool bag) and keep drinks and snacks, if you get hungry ... or if you get lost!
8. Camping (even in the car)
It depends on the budget, or the car, but you can consider going camping instead of staying in hotels or motels. It's cheap, easy and a good way to meet people. If you have a large car or a van, you can even sleep inside the vehicle in some camping areas, in caravan areas or in the parking lot of some gas stations or Walmart supermarkets in the USA. UU ..
9. Travel companions
Traveling by car can strengthen a friendship or break it. Of course, if you travel with friends you can have a laugh, but imagine being trapped with them for six hours without being able to get out of the car, with GPS broken and unable to follow the map ... If you have no problem with that, think about your Tastes: do they like the story as much as you or are they the ones who prefer the bar?
Make sure you find the travel partner that fits with you, who can do what you do not know how to do (for example, get along with the maps, speak the local language, etc.) and know how to handle when you are good ... but also When you are bad
10. Buy a GPS
Do not rent one. The price that costs per day is triggered and for that money is worth buying one, also you can use it as many times as you want, at home and when you go on a trip.
For more information read: Here we give you more tips on essential travel accessories