Me and my husband are driving from northern california to Texas. We are thinking about doing it in two days but they'd be very long days. Any advice on what to bring and what to do to make the time go by faster. Thanks
2006-12-14 04:29:39 · 16 answers · asked by tjandjess 3 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
Audio books are great to listen to. My mother gets motion sickness and cannot read in a car, so she gets the books on CD or cassette tape. You can rent them at the library before you leave and mail them back when you are done. Just make sure they will accept them by mail. If not maybe mail them to family to return for you. This was it doesnt cost anything to borrow them from the library. You may also want to knit or crochet (if you are crafty). Crossword books or suduko, something of that nature. I also like to do the crossword with someone else, because some of them are pretty hard to finish. This will be a long trip for you, so pack yourself snack and such so you don't have to stop a lot to eat/drink. I take road trips a lot with my girls, 11 & 14, we have driven from NY to Texas in 2 1/2 days. The DVD player kept them quiet along with a book or 2 and their own music. You might be able to pick up a portable dvd player cheap now that it is the holiday season. Oh, and don't forget a camera, you may see something worth phtographing on the way, or make a scrapbook of your trip. Take several pictures everyday and keep a log of what you do, where you drove those things. This would make a nice coffee table piece after you get settled.
Good luck to you and have a safe trip.
2006-12-14 04:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by tdakpj 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-24 03:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I traveled alot in my life time and alot of good things for u to bring is the basic's like beef jerk, if u like it ,that would keep your protien up and fruit's, lunch meats, and things that won't spoil, snacks, pops, water, not much money for gas just bout 100 dollars, colthing, and that's all i could think of because the trip is probably going to take a day and if you go through Nevada. Which part of texas are u going through Amarillio,Texas or Austin,Texas, if u do decide to go have fun because i love traveling...
2006-12-14 04:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
To me this is a funny question. It is only two days, just sit back and enjoy the scenery. I guess what I am saying is " stop and smell the roses". Just bring a couple healthy snacks and bottled water. Keep some ibuprofen or acetaminophen available too. Have a nice trip.
2006-12-14 04:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by JAN 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that's not that bad of a drive... bring snacks, drinks, alot of music, maybe a handheld game, pillows n blankets to cash out, a freakin map, books on cd help alot too. I've driven from miami to washington, rhode island to florida, north carolina to las vegas, and all over the damn place. When your tired get some rest... you don't want to nod off at the wheel...
2006-12-14 04:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by eViL 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When driving, it's best to get a book on tape. I listened to the book "The Life of Pi". It is excellent. Rent it from the library and load it onto your iPod or just plain buy it from Borders. There's a 30% coupon today!!
2006-12-14 04:32:28 · answer #6 · answered by gertie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Listen to music on a CD player
read a book- although this might make you carsick
You can listen to books on tape in the car- very entertaining
There are joke tapes of live stand-up comedians that you can listen to in the car
Draw
2006-12-14 04:32:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Music player
Books
Audio books even better
Sleeping pills
2006-12-14 04:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by nihil 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Bring lots of books,crossword puzzles,etc. and bring a camera always have it on hand,you'll never know when something might just strike you and take a photograph.
best wishes and safe travel.
2006-12-14 04:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by wolvestears 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
music is a must. you could also take an interest in the seanary and have plenty of stops to drink and eat failing that take your lap top so you can answer questions on yahoo.com
2006-12-14 04:35:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋