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Stay Safe On Your Holiday Road Trip With These Essential Tips

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Photo via Pexels

I would like to thank Jesse Clark for contributing this article!  Check out her information at the end of the article.

According to CNBC, Americans are ready to return to holiday travel norms this year, with spikes expected in road trips and air travel. However, with airfares creeping up, road trips may lead the pack. And it makes sense, too. In general, taking a road trip versus flying is significantly less expensive, offers more flexibility, and can be an excellent way to make multiple stops while on vacation.

However, alongside the pros of hitting the road, there are arguably still health and safety considerations to keep in mind when traveling during the winter months. Aside from COVID-19, extreme weather conditions, fewer hours of daylight, and an increased risk of illness should all be thought of prior to leaving for your destination. Continue reading “Stay Safe On Your Holiday Road Trip With These Essential Tips” →

Your Smart Guide to a Stress-Free Family Vacation

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This article was written by Sarah Bull.  Thank you for your contribution!

Let’s Go Road Trippin! understands that whether you’re flying across the country or heading out on a family road trip, traveling with kids can be a little intimidating. Toddler tantrums and bored teenagers can cause all kinds of hiccups in your travel plans. But family-friendly travel doesn’t have to be stressful! It really is possible to return from your family vacation feeling relaxed and rejuvenated — you just need to be prepared. Here are some tips to keep your next trip fun and fulfilling for the whole family.

 

Get on the Road

 

A family road trip with kids involved is no small feat, and since this can be a costly, chaotic affair, you want to get it right!

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The Stress-Free Guide to Road Trip Planning

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The Stress-Free Guide to Road Trip Planning

I would like to thank Allison Morgan from TravelTravesty.com for contributing this article.

Have you been dreaming about taking the road trip of a lifetime? If you’re worried that it will be expensive and stressful, the resources on Let’s Go Road Trippin will prove that taking a road trip can be affordable and worry-free! Ready to begin making plans? You can get started with the helpful resources and tips outlined in this guide.

 

Plan Your Route

 

Wondering where to go? The following tools will help you plan out your route and ensure you arrive safely at each destination.

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Gearing up for Post COVID Travel

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Light at the end of the Tunnel?

First off, is COVID actually going away soon?  I don’t know.  Vaccinations are up, but so are infection rates.  I am not a scientist or anything and I don’t know how to interpret that information.  I am going to be an optimist and ASSUME that COVID lockdowns will ease up more in the next couple of months. *crossing my fingers*

Let’s Prepare anyway

Since I am getting my 2nd shot in just a couple of days, I am starting to make plans to travel.  It will be a month or so until I do anything good, because I have a lot more than just getting vaccinated.

  • I will still wear a mask until the CDC says it is safe not to.
  • I will social distance until the CDC says I can hug people again.. I am looking forward to that.
  • I will still use hand sanitizer, as always. 

I will be road tripping more this year than I have in the past 2 years.  I do have a “normal” day job now, so I can plan weekend trips, and I have some vacation time coming up.  But, I have more to consider than my health safety.  I need a good road trippin’ vehicle. Continue reading “Gearing up for Post COVID Travel” →

Safe, Money-Saving Travel Tips

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I would like to thank Jesse Clark for contributing this article!  Check out her information at the end of the article.

If you are feeling cooped-up and need to get out and about, you are not alone! By now, most of us are tired of the pandemic limitations, yet also wish to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy. Thankfully, there are ways to take a vacation in these challenging times while maintaining your budget — it just takes additional planning.

 

Staying in hotels may feel risky right now because of potential COVID-19 exposure. An RV, on the other hand, offers additional protection that can keep you and your family safe, which Let’s Go Road Trippin can attest to. Here’s what you need to plan a budget-friendly and safe adventure at this time.

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Top 9 Tips for International Travel

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Traveling is great.  Not everyone does it, but I feel everyone should.  Getting outside your own bubble is good for the soul.  Some people are content with staying in their own country.  People in the US are notorious for not leaving the US.  I encourage ALL people to travel to other countries.  It will open your mind.  With all that said, you might want to have some tips for traveling international, which is why I put this list together.

Traveling to Thailand and other countries has taught me a few things about international travel.  But, I also asked my fellow professional travelers to give me more tips about it.  I had to narrow down the long list to ONLY 9!

 

9) Pack light

Since I bring a lot of camera gear, I am not so great at this.  Many of my colleagues live by this rule, and they are traveling all over the place.  I have only been separated by my luggage one time, and luckily it was when I returned home.  That would not have happened if I just traveled light. Traveling with just carry-on luggage makes it easier to keep moving.  I am still figuring out how I can bring most of my camera gear and still pack light.  I guess not packing clothes is an option.

 

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Seriously, people, PUT DOWN YOUR PHONES

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Enjoy the View

My wife, her sister, brother-in-law, and I were sitting having a light lunch at this little place with one of the best views of Pattaya, Thailand. I was looking around, enjoying just being there, looking at the view, and then I noticed something I have seen too many times. Do you see any problems in this picture?

How about these pictures?

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2018 – What a mixed bag

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A year ago, I had no idea what 2018 really had in store for me. Boy, it had plans that I couldn’t possibly have foreseen. I knew my marriage was not doing well, and it progressed to me moving out in the early Spring, followed up by a divorce as soon as possible. It was quick and painless, mostly.

But, what I didn’t see coming was everything else.

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It Feels Good to Get Out and Explore

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I like sitting at home

I have a small apartment.  No couch, two chairs, a computer desk, and a bed.  A pretty bare place, but I like to stay home.  I don’t even have a TV.  What do I do when I am home?  I sit at the computer, edit videos, post videos, use social media to let people know about the videos, then, I go down the social media black hole. 

Of course, I also watch Netflix and Amazon Prime.  I am pretty normal in most aspects.  I have been known to not leave my apartment for days.  That is NOT good for me, or anyone else!!

I love getting out

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Are you REALLY Ready to Travel?

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I recently watched a video about traveling to Thailand.  Click here to see the video.  In it, he talks about getting your house in order.  And he doesn’t mean paying your bills and making sure the door is locked.  He is talking about having your head straight.  I occasionally experienced people who were not ready for travel when I was a tour manager.

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