(content by Alex S.)
There are all kinds of reasons why people might be taking a road trip. You may be needing to travel somewhere far and you don’t want to fly, you may be wanting to visit a place that you’ve never been before, or you may just want an adventure on the open road. Whatever your reason is, there are always going to be good things and bad things about road tripping. Luckily, there are things that you can do to help make this experience a little more fun, regardless of why you’re going.
To help you see how this can be done, here are three ways to make your next road trip a lot more fun.
Decorate Your Car
When you’re just about ready to hit the road for your road trip, nothing is more fun than decorating the outside of your car so that you can have a bit of entertainment along the way.
If you don’t already have a fun bumper sticker that encourages people to honk at your car, putting on a car decal or magnet for a fandom you love or with a phrase that really resonates with you can make it fun to see who honks in agreement along the way. You can also draw on some of the back windows so that your passengers look like they’re wearing funny glasses or silly hairdos when they look out the windows. This will definitely help keep kids occupied.
Prioritize Comfort
Any road trip can start to get uncomfortable if everyone is jammed into the car with all of their stuff. And while you might have a lot of things that you’re bringing with you on your trip, a fun road trip is always going to be a comfortable road trip.
To help keep yourself and your passengers more comfortable, consider getting everyone a long travel pillow that can be used for all kinds of purposes. It can serve as an actual pillow for taking a nap in the car, can help to prop up arms and tablets when watching shows, and can just give you a little extra cushion if you’re needing a change in position.
Be Flexible About Your Stops
A road trip automatically means that you’re going to be spending a lot of time in the car, but stops along the way are vital for having a good time and keeping spirits high.
While you might have a few planned stops that you’re going to make, especially towards the end of the day, it can be a lot of fun to make a few spontaneous stops along the way as well. If you can manage it, try to be flexible about your time on your road trip so that you can be more flexible with your stops when something along the way strikes your fancy.
If you want to have a lot more fun on your next road trip, consider implementing some of the trips mentioned above.
