{"id":968,"date":"2023-05-10T01:56:59","date_gmt":"2023-05-10T01:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/?p=968"},"modified":"2023-05-24T07:30:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T07:30:09","slug":"road-trip-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/road-trip-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Trip Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Get plenty of sleep before your drive<\/h2>\r\n

Think about exhaustion before you begin your journey, not after. Get at least seven hours of sleep for two consecutive nights before the road trip to build up your energy reserves. It\u2019s best to start in the morning after a good night\u2019s sleep, not after a long, tiring day of work (unless you plan to stop). Take regular breaks along the way to stay fresh and alert, stopping roughly every 100 miles or two hours. \u201cAlso, try to avoid driving between 1 and 3 p.m., when the body\u2019s temperature is lower and people are naturally drowsy,\u201d says The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Michael Breus.<\/p>\r\n

2. Bring healthy road trip snacks<\/h2>\r\n

Carrying along a variety of vitamin-packed, healthy foods will allow you to get by on smaller snacks throughout the long drive, while skipping the fast-food stops. \u201cTo stay alert, carrots and almonds are my favorite,\u201d says blogger and travel expert Gretchen Breuner author of The RoadScholarz: Lessons from the Scenic Route.<\/p>\r\n

3. Stay hydrated<\/h2>\r\n

Keep the water supply well-stocked for maximum energy. \u201cA possible downside of this, of course, is that you\u2019ll need to make more bathroom stops,\u201d says Breuner, who traveled to 19 states with her family in an RV in three months. To learn more about what to bring on a road trip, check out this list of\u00a0essential items and tools to keep in your car<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

4. Plan your rest stops<\/h2>\r\n

One of the most crucial tips for road trips is to get out of your car and stretch your legs every two hours or so, our experts suggest. Plan these stops into your long drive, whether they fall at mealtimes or can be timed to let you view interesting places.<\/p>\r\n

5. Chew gum<\/h2>\r\n

The repetitive process increases circulation and alertness. \u201cYou don\u2019t need the sugary kind to get the desired effect,\u201d says Breus, who is a fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and author of\u00a0Good Night: The Sleep Doctor\u2019s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

6. Use energizing scents<\/h2>\r\n

During long distance driving, Breus also recommends keeping a source of peppermint scent nearby. When you feel you need a boost, take a sniff. \u201cIt\u2019s a pleasant, all-natural pick-me-up that has been shown to reduce fatigue and increase alertness,\u201d he says.<\/p>\r\n

salt\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

salt\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

coconut oil<\/p>\r\n

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    7. Sit up straight<\/h2>\r\n

    Make sure your seat is adjusted properly for your body, tilted for maximum blood flow. If you feel a driving \u201ctrance\u201d coming on, sit up. \u201cTake a deep breath and scan your body for tension,\u201d says yoga teacher and wellness specialist Elaine Masters, author of Drivetime Yoga: Yoga Benefits in the Convenience of Your Car. \u201cIf your right hip is feeling sore, for example, lean to the other side.\u201d<\/p>\r\n

    8. Keep passengers entertained<\/h2>\r\n

    Long drives\u2014especially with kids\u2014can often lead to bickering. That kind of aggravation leads to driver fatigue. So make sure children are entertained with books, puzzles and other time-killing diversions. On the flip side,\u00a0road trip games<\/a>\u00a0such as \u201cfind the license plate\u201d are great for keeping everyone engaged with one another.<\/p>\r\n

    9. Listen to audio books<\/h2>\r\n

    Audio books help keep the brain active, without creating a dangerous distraction. Breus recommends listening to humorous books or even comedy CDs. \u201cLaughing,\u201d he says, \u201cwill keep you awake.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    1. Get plenty of sleep before your drive Think about exhaustion before you begin your journey, not after. Get at least seven hours of sleep for two consecutive nights before the road trip to build up your energy reserves. It\u2019s best to start in the morning after a good night\u2019s sleep, not after a long,… Continue reading Road Trip Tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/968\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.usetopic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}