A long-distance journey on the road is an exciting experience. With blue skies above your head and fresh wind blowing on your face, you feel somehow closer to nature while taking in all the goodness that a roadside adventure has to offer. However, this type of trip can also be pretty boring depending on the destination and who you’ll be traveling with. The moment excitement fades, and everyone starts settling on their seat, you’re bound to feel restless as you’re left with nothing to do.
That’s why it’s crucial to take some time to plan and know what you can do to keep the trip fun, entertaining, and memorable for everyone on board. For instance, if you’re up for a long road trip anytime soon with your newly-restored old Defender, it’s best to pack with you enough fun ideas that’ll keep you and your company preoccupied, regardless of their ages and interests.
Beating The Boredom Away
Whether traveling with family or friends, you can’t just plan a road trip without thinking of what you can do and enjoy while on the road. If you’re in charge of bringing food and drinks for everyone, that must mean they trust you enough to also come up with fun ideas to try for the long hours ahead as you all beat backseat boredom away.
First things first: if you’re, indeed, bringing your Classic Defender, make sure you’ll have it tuned up and ready for the trip. You may want to consider customizing it for a newer-looking appeal that’ll wow anyone you come across with as you get on with your getaway. You can check this video to get an idea of how a transformation can make your ride totally road-trip-worthy:
Once you’re done watching, you may get on with the tips and ideas below that you can try to make your next road trip anything but dull and wearisome:
- Listen To An Audiobook
Reading is a classic habit when traveling, but it gets you dizzy and unable to focus on what you’re reading most of the time. It’s also not recommended to try when on a moving vehicle, especially for kids. If you want to still enjoy your favorite book or novel without dizziness, you can try listening to an audiobook instead.
The long car ride will be more than perfect for enjoying a story or two as you and your kids or friends look forward to the next chapter. Who knows? That bedtime story you’ve been meaning to finish reading for your kids is actually meant to be listened to during a road trip as you all while the time away.
- Create A Highlight Video
It’s already a given that you’ll be taking tons of photos to document the trip. But, what about creating something more surreal, like a highlight video? It’ll surely be exciting for everyone on board to participate, knowing that you’ll be able to see a beautiful product by the end of your trip. You can take candid videos of your family or friends while eating, taking a break, playing games, or even as they sleep in the backseat. The gang will definitely have a blast laughing and reminiscing all the fun you had during the trip, even after days or months have passed.
You can upload the video on social media and tag everyone so they’ll be able to watch and put it on their own profiles. On your next road trip, everyone will be looking forward to your shooting prowess and will take the time to be camera-ready all the time.
- Pull Over From Time To Time
You may be prepared for the long drive, but that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to feel tired or get bored being behind the wheels for hours on end. Don’t hesitate to pull over and take a break to have a chance to stretch your legs and rest your arms for a bit. It’s also a good opportunity for everyone on board to get a breather and see the sights.
Another idea is to stop at any weird or catchy attraction you may find while on the road. Instead of pulling over at pit stops or gas stations, making a stop at anything interesting can be a refreshing idea. Or, you can also research online for some bizarre spots you might bump into on your way to the destination. But, of course, don’t forget to keep safety in mind, especially if you’re driving in unfamiliar places.
Final Words
Long hours on the road may be boring for some, but it doesn’t have to be the case for you and your bunch. No matter who you’re with or where your destination may be, you can always try different fun ideas to make the trip not just bearable but enjoyable altogether.
You can listen to an audiobook, pull over from time to time so you can stretch and relax, and, if you’re lucky, you might bump into some exciting stops along the way. You can also consider creating a highlight video that features candid moments during the road trip.
