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With the CDC changing mask guidelines, life is opening back up again around the country. Wanting to be adventurous, people are seeking new views and activities. What better way to see as much as you can than with a road trip? In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll talk about the history of this summer pastime. Plus, provide some tips and tricks to advise your journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Road Trip?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A road trip is a long-distance journey on the road traveled by car or RV. The birth of this activity came about the August of 1888 in Germany. Wanting to try out her husband\u2019s new invention, Bertha Benz traveled from Mannheim to Pforzheim. Karl Benz did not know she was taking this trip. Garnering publicity for the automobile there is not a dedicated scene route commemorating her historic trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accompanied by their dog, H. Nelson Jackson and Sewall K. Crocker completed the first road trip in North America in 1903. Taking a total of 63 days, the men travelled from San Francisco to New York. Six years later, Alice Ramsey and her group of friends would be the first women to do this same journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the sheer size of US, and the expansion of major motorways, a road trip is very common family holiday. It\u2019s a great way to save money, see the country, and visit locations you might not otherwise visit.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips, Tricks, and Advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Interested in taking a road trip this summer? Then, check out these tips and tricks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dos and Don\u2019t<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

DO<\/strong> take your car in for a full tune-up before leaving. A clean car is the best fresh start for your trip, What\u2019s more, you should pack a spare tire and a road trip emergency kit!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DON\u2019T<\/strong> be unorganised. Make a list of everything you\u2019re bringing<\/a> with you. Additionally, aim to leave your house in order so you can return to a fresh welcoming environment.

DO<\/strong> anticipate any trouble spots and have a back up plan if things go awry. Plus, you should have an idea of how you\u2019re splitting up the driving time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DON\u2019T<\/strong> over plan. Leave room for spontaneity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DO<\/strong> have a rough idea of where you\u2019re going and when you\u2019re taking breaks. There are great websites that can help you to plan your road trip. As well as, recommend some great landmarks to make pitstops at.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DON\u2019T<\/strong> forget to stop and stretch your legs. It\u2019s bad for the human body to sit for too long. So, make sure you\u2019re resting both your eyes and mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DO<\/strong> take the road less travelled as well as eat and stay local. Support the local communities you\u2019re visiting and even find a hidden gem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Bring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We said you shouldn\u2019t be unorganised. So, what should you bring?<\/p>\n\n\n\n