Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t go on vacation.\u00a0 While there are plenty of places to visit in Europe by train or plane, there are equally as many incredible destinations you can visit by car.\u00a0 Road trips are one of the best ways to experience an area, and having your own transportation allows you the freedom to see and do more. Traveling solo is a great way to see a place in the comfort of your own car and own time.\u00a0 Here are some tips on road tripping solo that will keep you safe and ready to take on your next solo adventure in no time.<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Check out your car before you leave<\/strong> 2.\u00a0 Make sure your license and registration is updated<\/strong> 3.\u00a0 Skip picking up the hitch hiker<\/strong> 4. Take breaks often<\/strong> 5. Inform family & friends<\/strong> 6. Document your trip<\/strong> 7.\u00a0 Leave enough time<\/strong> Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t go on vacation.\u00a0 While there are plenty […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"link","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[152],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-link","hentry","category-travel-talk","post_format-post-format-link"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThis seems pretty standard, but there are plenty of people who do not make sure their car is in good shape to make a long distance (or even short distance) trip.\u00a0 Checking essentials like the oil and tyre pressure pre-trip allow you to see what needs to be done. This way, you can book in an oil change or pump your tyres before you head out.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t, you run the risk of running out of oil or getting a flat.<\/p>\n
\nOnce again this seems like a no-brainer, but people do forget to make sure they are legally allowed to drive their car.\u00a0 Checking your expiration dates beforehand eliminates any troubles later on down the road if you happen to be pulled over or any other predicament.<\/p>\n
\nAlthough you may be a vagabond traveler at heart, picking up a complete stranger on the side of the road is not the best idea.\u00a0 You don’t want to put yourself in any compromising situations that you can avoid while traveling solo.<\/p>\n
\nBecause you won\u2019t have a second driver, taking breaks when you need to stretch your legs is essential.\u00a0 Jump up and down, stretch, get a coffee or drink, take a cat nap, etc.\u00a0 This will breathe new life in to your system so you can pump out another few hours on the road.<\/p>\n
\nLet people know your travel plans.\u00a0 It’s just another way to keep yourself safe and for others to know where you\u2019ll be, just in case they need to contact you.<\/p>\n
\nLeave time to stop at vista views, points of interest, and any other random spot that looks interesting.\u00a0 It will enhance your trip, and looking back at your photos, you’ll be happy you took the time stop and see that random place.\u00a0 But don’t forget your camera or phone!<\/p>\n
\nWhen you\u2019re in a hurry, you\u2019re not 100% focused on what’s going on around you.\u00a0 You\u2019re busy thinking about being late, and majority of the time results in speeding to get to your destination.\u00a0 The solution is simple; leave enough time to enjoy being on the road. Like previously mentioned, you might have a few pit stops at some random view point or odd attraction, keeping you off the road longer than planned.\u00a0 It\u2019s best to allow for extra time and leaving a little bit earlier for extra excursions will be worth it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"