Road tripping is always a lot of fun. Even if you get a bit cranky being in the car for so long, with all those people crowded around you, youโre still going to have a good vacation.ย
But when youโve been on quite a few road trips by now, you can start to itch for something a little moreโฆextreme. You want there to be a few more ups and downs on your adventure, and youโre keen to plan the kind of road trip that makes you feel like a real intrepid explorer.ย
And thatโs something weโve got a few ideas on. If youโre looking to plan the ultimate road trip for the summer ahead, hereโs how to focus on creating an adventure youโll never forget.
Turn Your Phone Off
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Or simply make sure itโs out of reach, when the urge hits to check your maps and find out where you are. Because a real adventure is the kind of thing you can get lost in, both mentally and physically.ย
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And if you want your road trip to have a real adventurous edge to it, sometimes youโve just got to go wherever you feel like! After all, you can check the maps once youโre on the other side.ย
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For the time being, orientate yourself old-school style. Have a paper map to make use of, do some research into the area before you go, and even bring along a compass (or use an app) thatโll help you find the right direction to go in.ย
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Will You Be Off Roading?
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If thatโs the plan, you need to get your car sorted out right now! Firstly, you need to make sure youโre driving a vehicle thatโs actually capable of off-roading. And secondly, if you do already have a vehicle with a sturdy 4WD and chassis that repels mud no problem, youโll want to get it checked over just to be sure.ย
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A proper Land Rover service before going off on a more adventurous road trip will make sure thereโs nothing wrong with your tires or suspension, and thatโll give you peace of mind when youโre raking it through the dirt.ย
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Stop Wherever You Can
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Youโre not on a road trip to just move. Youโre here to soak up the landscape as you go, and to embrace the scenery around you. And if youโre not stopping wherever you can to get out the car, stretch your legs, breathe in the air, and check out the sights as they exist, youโre missing out!ย
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Spot a quiet, cute beachy area while youโre driving? Stop and dip your toes in the water. See some woodland with hiking trails coming up on your left? Pull over and see if youโve got some worthy trail snacks in your bag. Whatever it is that catches your eye, actually let it catch your eye!ย
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If you want your road trip route to be more adventurous, take the journey itself a bit more seriously. Stop off and soak up!
