Timothy Fitzgerald Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Here are some ideas for making long drives or long road trips more enjoyable: Stop at points of interest along the way Stopping at points of interest breaks the trip up and, in my opinion, makes the drive feel more like an adventure than a tedious task. Plus, it gives you something new to talk about! In my experience, these short stop overs have sometimes been the highlight of the trip. You never know if you don't go. ;-) Be flexible This point piggy backs off the above point. Just because you set out a plan of places to visit doesn't mean you can't deviate from it - you just might have a great experience doing something unexpected. Don't plan to drive too much in one day and take frequent rest stops Going on marathon driving sessions is physically and mentally draining. It's also dangerous. Try to drive less than 250 miles per day. More ideas here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Van Winkle Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Stopping at points of interest breaks the trip up and, in my opinion, makes the drive feel more like an adventure than a tedious task. I agree. I've noticed that beginning my road trips with the intention of adventure seems to invite the universe to send adventure my way. And it's important that we never begin a road trip while feeling that it's a tedious task. Truly, our 'state of mind' really does influence the quality of our road trip. Being flexible? Most of my grandest adventures were a direct result of deviating from the planned route. Once I was driving West on I-90 through Wyoming. I had recently noticed in my Rand McNally road atlas a detour across Bighorn National Forest. I believe the words "closed in winter" really drew me in. I took the detour and had a wild time. I was later able to meet back up with I-90 and be on my way. So, to add to Timothy's good advice about enjoying a long road trip, keep the right 'state of mind' and be open to divine guidance. Andrew Van Winkle Road Trip Wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightfan26917 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 And it's important that we never begin a road trip while feeling that it's a tedious task. Truly, our 'state of mind' really does influence the quality of our road trip. Agreed. But ... I can't imagine even thinking of a road trip as a tedious task...! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic |* 06/2011.RT=us66+NW USA* MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We believe in tomorrow, but we're stuck in today" ... Hall & Oates ... 'So Close (Yet So Far Away)' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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