Comments on: 13 Tips on Planning Your Solo Road Trip

By: Summer travels

Summer travels — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:21:51 +0000

Great tips, they give me some ideas what to do on my next trip, because usually I miss most things and especially to tell anyone where I was going. And the awkward moment when I get home happy, and my mother is in the mood to strangle me for that I’m not warned her that I leave. But anyway thanks for the tips, they can really help me. Sometimes save my life, probably

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:49:21 +0000

Some great general tips which should be obvious but often we forget when building up to a road trip. I have travelled solo many times, and although I usually feel completely safe in the countries i travel to, common sense dictates there are some rules that must always be followed. Thanks for the info. Great post.

By: Kelli

Kelli — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:56:40 +0000

ave ALWAYS wanted to travel. Well now at the point that its time. I’m 29 and single. I have no set amout of time but plan on being gone for a while a year or more. I’m a nurse so i know i could get a temp job wherever i go. I’m wondering how much $$ i would really need to start off. Do you have a way that you calculate how much to start your trips. ALYSE: Don’t wait I’ve waited and regret all the time I’ve wasted.

By: Puri

Puri — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:45:59 +0000

a recent Atlas??? thank God, GPS is my guardian angel!!!! maps and girls don´t match!!!!
LOL

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 19:36:26 +0000

Leaving on the 6th of July for my first everl solo trip. I’m 56 years old and could not be more excited. Like the spiral map book idea. Everything else on your recommended list is checked off my list. I would add taking a flashlight, duct tape and extra batteries. Wyoming, Montana, Idaho here I come.

By: Tammie Dooley

Tammie Dooley — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:16:32 +0000

Alyse, I was about your age. And yes, I’ve heard the same comments. And you know what? Getting older hasn’t changed the rhetoric. So don’t wait for that to help you out. I don’t do a lot of planning as to “where” before I begin a road trip – other than a general direction and an up to date Atlas in hand. But here’s what I believe to be the most important things you can do – make sure your vehicle is in tip top shape, keep your cell phone charged at all times (that means both a car and outlet charger), check in with someone at least once per day and let them know your whereabouts, and seek lodging well before dark. My favorite time to SRT is the fall, which means dark comes pretty early. Even if that means getting a room at 3:30 or 4:00 in the afternoon, that doesn’t mean you can’t walk around town/explore a bit after that. For the first time out you may want to do a bit more planning. GO. GO. GO. The things you’ll learn about yourself and the world will rock YOUR world.

By: alyse

alyse — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:38:59 +0000

Tammie, I admire you! I want and need a SRT so badly right now. I’m a 21 year old girl though and everyone I know thinks I’m insane and that it’s too dangerous for me. I’ve always been good taking care of myself, but everyone’s doubts are starting to get to me. I don’t know where I want to go, I just want to drive. I’ve had small trips before on my own but nothing like what I’m thinking now. How young were you when you had your first SRT, did people say the same things? How do I go about this and stay safe?

By: Gecko

Gecko — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 02:44:40 +0000

Tammie, I agree with you in fast food. It’s better to avoid them. Also we can carry a box of cereal while traveling alone. It’s a nice pass time having them and we really don’t have to bother about the annoying noise. We can enjoy munching!

By: Tammie

Tammie — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:24:37 +0000

Lisa, I’d purchase an Atlas with the spiral binding. They’re great! Another suggestion is to use a yellow highlighter and mark everywhere you’ve been. It’s fun to look back on. The state of Wyoming is almost solid yellow. Makes me proud!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:00:58 +0000

Great points for all…and JJ, I recognize that these trips are just as you spoke, SRT’s and just do it! I also encourage that we need to not forget about the good beef jerkey to pack or the great (and remember when) SlimJims? Anyhow, so I get on this SRT and the truck just takes me to where it should point…How the heck do I find my way home??? Tammie, do you suggest a great Atlas for us that can help us find our way home, that is if we want to return, LOL.