{"id":25646,"date":"2018-05-11T13:39:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T13:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=25646"},"modified":"2018-08-13T16:57:23","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T16:57:23","slug":"how-to-build-the-perfect-road-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/how-to-build-the-perfect-road-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build the Perfect Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Road trips! It doesn\u2019t matter who you are or where you\u2019re going, there\u2019s just something that makes driving excursions completely memorable and amazing. <\/span>We\u2019ve asked men\u2019s lifestyle and travel expert Joe Miragliotta from Joe\u2019s Daily to share his best suggestions when it comes to building the perfect road trip.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25655\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25655\" class=\"wp-image-25655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tips-for-a-perfect-summer-road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"7 tips for the perfect summer road trip\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tips-for-a-perfect-summer-road-trip.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tips-for-a-perfect-summer-road-trip-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tips-for-a-perfect-summer-road-trip-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tips-for-a-perfect-summer-road-trip-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Livin4Wheel on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When I was in my early 20s, there were very few vacations I think I enjoyed as much as a road trip. Granted I was so broke, they were basically the only holidays I was able to take. Still, you just can\u2019t beat that feeling when you and a couple car\u2019s worth of your friends all pile in and set out to discover new things together. While this particular kind of road trip isn\u2019t the one I take these days, that magical feeling that came with them is always there. If you\u2019re new to this kind of vacation or looking to mix things up a bit this summer, check out my list below for how to build the perfect road trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">1. Pick a theme before your route<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While it might seem intuitive to head straight for a map when you begin planning a road trip, in most cases, it\u2019s actually a much better idea to decide on a few things first. A road trip doesn\u2019t have to be a cross-country extravaganza where you make your best attempt at seeing literally all there is to see. While it\u2019s definitely a good time (and something everyone should probably do once in their life if they have the chance), a more themed experience is probably the way to go if you don\u2019t have weeks to spend.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25649\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25649\" class=\"wp-image-25649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/winery-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Raising a glass to winery road trips\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/winery-tour.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/winery-tour-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/winery-tour-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/winery-tour-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A winery tour road trip perhaps? Photo by @milk.and.flowers<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As for what theme to choose, the world is your oyster\u2014or, at least, the road-accessible parts. Enjoy wine? How about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/Things-To-Do-In-Napa-Valley.d180046.Travel-Guide-Activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">winery tour of the West Coast<\/a>? Outdoorsy? Perhaps a journey through the best hiking trails in the Midwest. History buff? A visit to the country\u2019s various Native American archeological sites would be pretty cool. Just start with what you love, and the ideas should begin to come pretty easily from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">2. Set parameters you\u2019re comfortable with<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Once you have the \u201cwhat\u201d part down, planning the \u201chow\u201d comes next. While it might be tempting to cram in as many things as you possibly can, the key here is to be honest with yourself. How long do you want the entire trip to take? How long are you willing to be in the car for any given stretch of time? How long do you want to spend at each location? And, the big one, how much can you reasonably do when you consider the answers to all of those questions? Potentially having to whittle your trip down might seem like a bummer\u2014and I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s not. However, the disappointment of missing out on something completely, especially if you left another place early to get there, is so much worse. Make sure to set relatively loose timeframes to make up for unexpected factors like traffic and the occasional roadside attraction and you\u2019ll be much happier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">3. Do your research<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At this point in the process, you\u2019re basically finished with most of your planning. But before you solidify things completely, take a moment to be sure you\u2019re not going to miss out on anything you really might want to see or do. Of course, you can start by searching around the internet, but don\u2019t forget to ask your friends. There\u2019s nothing worse than telling someone you\u2019ve just returned from somewhere, only to find out there was a phenomenal restaurant or shop right around the corner that you completely missed out on.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25656\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25656\" class=\"wp-image-25656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mapping-out-your-road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"Mapping out your road trips\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mapping-out-your-road-trip.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mapping-out-your-road-trip-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mapping-out-your-road-trip-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/mapping-out-your-road-trip-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Sebastian Hietsch on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">4. Make the most of your time in the car<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019ve chosen to take a road trip, chances are you don\u2019t completely hate long stints in the car. Unfortunately, there can be a large gap between being fine with something and truly enjoying it. Lucky for us, defining this time as an enjoyable part of the trip is actually pretty easy to do. Start with tried and true games like 20 Questions. Picking something out from before the time of cellphones is a good way to keep the driver entertained along with the rest of the group. Of course, you\u2019re not going to play games for hours and hours. To fill in the longer periods, consider an audiobook or educational podcast (bonus points if it can be tied into the theme of the trip).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25650\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25650\" class=\"wp-image-25650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-view-of-mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip view of the mountains\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-view-of-mountains.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-view-of-mountains-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-view-of-mountains-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/road-trip-view-of-mountains-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Oscar Nilsson on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In terms of snacks\u2014the other big deal when it comes to the car part of a road trip\u2014instead of sticking to the favorites you have all the time, try having a contest to see who can find the best local treat from each stop. It\u2019ll keep you satiated while adding a little extra amusement as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">5. Incorporate geocaches<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I can\u2019t quite remember how long it\u2019s been, but when I first learned what a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geocaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">geocache<\/a> was, my mind was totally blown. I thought it was the best idea ever and have made a point to incorporate them into every road trip I\u2019ve gone on since. For those who are like me, you should definitely check your route to see if there are any geocaches along the way. If not, consider creating your own with trinkets you\u2019ve found throughout your trip and leaving it at the point you\u2019re the farthest from home. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">6. Set up a shared album and\/or hashtag<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thanks to the help of modern social media tools, keeping track of an entire group\u2019s pictures is easier than ever. Before you set out on your journey, take a moment to set up a shared album and\/or hashtag for everyone to use. This can be especially fun if the trip becomes a yearly occurrence or you\u2019re all spread out over multiple vehicles. It\u2019ll be a great way to share visuals to go along with the weird stuff everyone keeps talking about in the other cars via those walkie-talkies (that you should absolutely bring).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25652\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25652\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/stopping-to-smell-the-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Stop to smell the roses\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/stopping-to-smell-the-flowers.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/stopping-to-smell-the-flowers-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/stopping-to-smell-the-flowers-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/stopping-to-smell-the-flowers-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My wife (@milk.and.flowers) stopping to shoot some flowers during our European road trip. Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/joesdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@joesdaily<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"s1\">7. Be present<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While I admit this is good advice for any vacation, the pace of a road trip can make being present and mindful especially difficult. Always try to remember that the journey is such a huge part of the experience you\u2019ve chosen and each moment should be properly acknowledged. Even if it\u2019s something that seems negative like being pressed for time while that one person in your group can\u2019t seem to be coaxed out of the gift shop. Every part of your trip is going to quickly become a memory, so appreciate them for all they\u2019re worth.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25653\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/summer-road-trips.jpg\" alt=\"Summer road trips\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/summer-road-trips.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/summer-road-trips-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/summer-road-trips-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/summer-road-trips-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Road tripping through SF with friends. Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/joesdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@joesdaily<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snacks? Check. Playlist? Check. 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