How to take a roadtrip across the US by ideclaire

"What a beautifully vast and diverse country! "

How I did it: I made the journey alone (for the most part). So I had rely on (and deal with) myself a lot. I went with my gut, but used my head and heart too. Sheer will and determination, as well as a sense of humor, came in handy pretty often. 

It was tough sometimes. And I wanted to give in and come home more than once. But I'm so thankful I made it all the way to the Pacific--even if I only visited the San Diego area. It was still enough to get me :)

 

Lessons & tips: Plan just enough, but not too much. 

Take opportunities to be surprised-- often, it's worth it. 
Ask advice from locals / talk to people. 
(If you're solo like I was: Still keep your guard up. Trust yourself.) 
Believe that you can do it. 

Resources: MUSIC. MUSIC. MUSIC. 

Audio books from Cracker Barrel. ("purchase" from one, listen, return to any nation-wide, get back difference from rental rate)
Atlas, roadsigns, GPS (for specific places), GoogleMaps
Hotel coupon books (visitor centers, gas stations, etc.)
Hostels, Airbnb.com
Travel magazines, Internet 


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