Besides pictures, what better way to remember your road trip than documenting them in a travel journal.

A travel journal allows everyone to put their own experiences in writing.

Everyone’s experience will be different, but it will be nice to share at the end.

So, grab a travel journal for every member of your trip, you’ll be glad you did.

9 incredible road trip reasons that will motivate you.

A road trip allows you the freedom to travel where and when you want.

Saves you money. 

 

 

1. You Don’t Need A Schedule

raod trip - 12 month calendar

 

Road trip dates and times are not set by a particular schedule.

The only real days to decide on, are when to leave and when to come back.

2. A Road Trip Saves You Money

 

road trip - man thinking about saving money

 

 

Hmmm… a road trip can be very budget-friendly.

The most important thing you have to do is fill up your gas tank, and pull out your map.

Deciding how far you want to go is the key.

Saving money is a motivating factor.

Whether it is a road trip for a few hours and going back home, or staying away for a few days.

It’s all up to you.

3. A Road Trip Is Time Saving

 

alarm clock on a desk

 

Almost always, road trip times are always in the eye of the traveler.

As the traveler, you can decide how long you will be gone.

No one tells you where to go, or when to be back.

The decision is all yours.

You can decide when you want to leave and when you want to return.

4. Less Stressful


road trip the a cup of coffee and a opened magazine

 

Always remember, road trips are usually a stress-free adventure.

Just pick the days to travel.

Grab a map.

Fill up the gas tank, and set out on your adventure.

Since all of the decisions are yours, you avoid dealing with traffic, tickets, delays, and conflicts.

Going where you please, staying where you please, and returning when you please.

5. Unique Discoveries

road trip - unique discovery

 

Traveling on your own time can lead to an array of beautiful discoveries during road trips.

Some are well known to many adventurers.

But also, some that have not yet been discovered.

Your family will make some of their memories from a road trip.

Furthermore, remember a picture says a thousand words.

Besides, maybe you can discover a hidden gem of a view.

6. Enjoyment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Most importantly, road trips can provide enjoyment in some of the most incredible ways.

Not only, can you find enjoyment while driving down the road?

You may also, spot the most beautiful picturesque flowers blooming alongside a road’s path.

Or, spotting a wild animal with her babies trailing behind her.

As a result, the view alone is an enjoyment by itself.

7. Memories and Experiences

road trip of a father and two young sons fishing at a lake

 

A road trip with kids can bring on some of the most memorable experiences.

Memories are equally important as experiences.

It can be sightseeing, or just singing while driving down the road.

Your family will enjoy whatever you do together.

How about fishing, or taking a family hike.

It can be taking a camping trip and making a bonfire to roast marshmallows

Or, just having fun counting the VW (Volkswagon) Beatle cars on the road.

Consequently, togetherness is what is the most precious memory.

It can be family time or friendship time.

Anytime together is worth the time.

8. A Road Trip Allows Freedom To Do What You Want

road trip of a woman sitting on a mountain top

 

Besides, when traveling… road trips allow you the freedom to be the boss.

It allows you to decide where to go.

There is nothing that is set in stone.

There is nothing that has to be purchased in advance. Or buy as you go.

The destination can be near or it can be far.

It can be sitting alone on the side of the shoreline or sitting on top of a mountain peak. 

You get there when you get there.

9. No Baggage Fees – No Baggage Issues

 

Finally, a road trip allows you to pack what you want, and as much or as little as you want.

Not getting stuck in airport traffic.

Not trying to get to the airport two hours before your flight departs.

No baggage fee’s for overweight or over the dimension size luggage.

Avoiding having to deal with long TSA lines.

You won’t have to wait twenty-plus minutes on the baggage carousel to start.

No lost luggage.

 

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