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Sometimes, the best trips aren’t to some far-off destination, but one you can make with just your car and a tank full of gas. That’s why we love road trips – you can experience the wild beauty of your own state or country without having to shell out a ton of money on airfare or plan a whole itinerary – just hop in your vehicle and go. Ready to grab some (vaccinated) friends and set out on the open road? Check out our top tips for planning the best road trip ever.<\/p>\n

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How to have the best road trip ever<\/h2>\n

Ready to plan your next big drive? Here are our tips on how to plan the best road trip in 2021.<\/p>\n

Find cheap gas<\/h3>\n

While road trips can be less expensive than other kinds of vacations, high gas prices can definitely take a toll on your budget if you’re not careful. If you want to maximize your budget, try checking out GasBuddy<\/a>, an affordable gas station finder that you can use to save money and earn benefits.<\/p>\n

Get your trash situation under control<\/h3>\n

No one wants to be dodging trash left and right. Instead of using single-use plastic to keep a lid on your trash situation, bring along a couple of cereal boxes. You can even make a lid too for extra trash-safety.<\/p>\n

Hydrate or die-drate<\/h3>\n

In the odd case that you do break down (or get stuck in traffic), it’s important to make sure you have a full, reusable water bottle on hand. Bonus points if you’ve packed plenty of snacks, too!<\/p>\n

Bring a truck cover<\/h3>\n

If you want to go hiking or leave your car for an extended amount of time, it’s important to keep all your valuables safe. Bringing along a trunk cover can help keep prying eyes away from your vehicle. Plus, it can double as a privacy cover if you plan on sleeping in your car too.<\/p>\n

Grab a map<\/h3>\n

Sure, we all use our phones for GPS nowadays, but what happens when your phone dies or you’re driving through an area with no cell service? Instead of being hopelessly lost, bring a map with you. Just make sure to familiarize yourself with how to read a map\u00a0before\u00a0<\/em>you set out on your adventure.<\/p>\n

Invest in a 5 port charger<\/h3>\n

Just in case you really don’t want to be poring over analogue maps, it might be wise to invest in a 5 port charger for your car. Especially if you’re bringing friends with you, this will help everyone keep their devices charged and ready-to-go throughout your road trip.<\/p>\n

Want more travel tips? Check out our blog<\/a> on how to find airfare for cheap!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, the best trips aren’t to some far-off destination, but one you can make with just your car and a tank full of gas. That’s why we love road trips – you can experience the wild beauty of your own state or country without having to shell out a ton of money on airfare or […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":7852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Plan the Best Road Trip Ever (2021) - YogaVibes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ready to grab some (vaccinated) friends and set out on the open road? 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