![]() As I already had 12 hours to spend on the road, I had to be mindful of the time factor if I end up wanting to go for a specific type of meals. Unless you’re a fan of fast food, it’s rather time consuming to find a non-fast food meal of your choosing. How do you wish to address food? I have to confess - this is the worse part of the trip. Although I didn't get a chance to meet Suzi, she made sure I have all the information I needed to have an amazing stay.Ĥ. I thoroughly appreciated the desk as a digital nomad since I was able to make use of the desk to do work! It's an adorable townhouse with a nice living room space plus your own private bath. ![]() It's a nicely decorated room with a twin bed, chair & ottoman and a desk. Knoxville, TN: My last stop was at Suzi's condo in West Knoxville. I didn't have time obviously to explore the area as I had to drive out the next day but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby and the property is in a safe and quiet location. Karen was responsive and made sure I was happy with my stay. It's a great pit stop for any long drives. Little Rock, AR: For $17 a night, you'd be insane to pass up the chance to stay at Karen's place. The host, Justin, and his furry feline host, were welcoming and I thoroughly enjoyed the zen-like setting and unique decor of the house. The house is only a few minutes from the center of Bentonville where I attended a conference for outdoor bloggers so I enjoyed the convenience and minimal amount of driving. How could I resist her offer for coffee in the morning? That was the perfect icing on the cake before I headed out to my final destination.Ĭave Springs, AR: If you're visiting Bentonville, AR, then I highly recommend this AirBnb stay. ![]() I met Tracey and I find her to be warm and welcoming. The room gives you plenty of space as it fits 2 beds. Hence, she gave me one less thing to worry about.įayetteville, AR: I thoroughly enjoyed Larry's and Tracey's place in the city of Fayetteville. ![]() The responses from Monica were prompt on questions about directions etc, which I appreciated given the hectic driving that I had to do all day. I was on the road for 12 hours and it was a welcoming experience to find a comfy bed full of pillows, with TV in the room and a beautifully decorated space. Nashville, TN : Monica's place was cozy as you can see from the photo I took of the room. Booking a day or two ahead was sufficient for AirBnb.įor references and recommendations on the places I've stayed at via AirBnb, I highly recommend the following properties in the following locations: I opted to use AirBnb as the cost was reasonable and the range went from $20 to $35 which is significantly lower than motel rates. These days you can stay at hotels, motels, AirBnb, hostels and campgrounds. Once you figure out the city, you then have to decide your accommodation options. In my case, I used Google map to track the endpoint that would be close to the 9-10 hour drive that I’m willing to do. Then, find out which city/town would work in terms of the schedule that you set for yourself. First, once you decide how much time you’re willing to drive on the road. Where do you plan to stop and stay? This is a two-fold question. Make sure to get a mechanic to take a look at the overall status of your car before heading out if it’s an older car.ģ. My car is obviously dated so I had to make sure the oil change is recent and the tires and brakes are functional and safe. The situation varies and the tasks involved depend on the condition of your vehicle. To help you out with your future long drives, below is a list of things to keep in mind.ġ. And, doing a long drive would mean having to be mindful of certain logistics along the way that must be decided upon ahead of time such as where to stop and stay, how long to drive for how many days, the budget for the road trip and even your meals along the way. Long drives alone are completely different from my experience of trekking alone for that same amount of time. I ended up deciding to go to Dallas as well to visit family which required almost 20 hours of driving with a one way mileage of 1300. to Arkansas, it takes 17-18 hours with a total one way mileage of 1200. Other than that, any longer drives were done along the company of friends. To be honest, I have only driven 5 hours at the most on my own. I realized I have not driven it as much and when an opportunity arose for me to head over to Arkansas for an Outdoor Blogger Summit, I decided that perhaps it’s time for me to take my Toyota Echo for a drive. I have a 16 year old car that just reached over 100,000 miles a few months ago. I solo trek all the time on muti-day treks but can a trekker handle solo long drives?
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |