{"id":12809,"date":"2020-10-06T12:56:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T10:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.depotmaletools.com\/?p=12809"},"modified":"2020-10-12T12:06:04","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T10:06:04","slug":"a-sincere-diary-of-an-on-the-road-journey-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.depotmaletools.com\/en\/a-sincere-diary-of-an-on-the-road-journey-2\/","title":{"rendered":"A sincere diary of an \u201con the road\u201d journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why you should do it at least once in your lifetime, where you should go and what you should bring with you to be prepared<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people go on holiday, some go on a journey.  Travelling<\/strong> implies exploration, experimentation, sharing. Travelling means getting out of your comfort zone, overcoming your limits and rediscovering that you are capable of facing situations that differ from your habitual life. An \u201con the road\u201d trip \u2013 intended as an adventure travelling from one place to another, usually via car or motorcycle, but also on foot \u2013 is one of those experiences that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. It\u2019s no surprise that such trips have inspired books such as On the Road<\/em> by Jack Kerouac, published in 1951 and that is still an example of an on-the-road tale read by thousands of aspiring travellers all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The destinations for an \u201con the road\u201d trip<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, the destination isn\u2019t important, but rather the idea of travelling that we take with us and what we intend on experiencing. However, it\u2019s important to verify the social-political situation of the country we intend on exploring, as well as the weather and road conditions if travelling by car or using public transport. Research and information are the first fundamental steps to follow before beginning your on the road trip. <\/strong>Some recommended routes to travel along by car are the panoramic roads of Northern Ireland, for nature lovers; the Road to Hana in Hawaii (there are more than 600 bends and 50 bridges to cross) for those who love to drive; California and generally all the routes in the US. But Italy also has perfect destinations for on the road trips<\/strong>, and one of these is the Amalfi Coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travelling alone, <\/strong>discovering places, can make you feel free. Free from habits, restrictions, conventions, boredom. Free to choose, free to be. The on the road adventure is a lifestyle, and should be faced with determination and awareness. Starting from your suitcase: what you should bring, what to avoid, how to organise your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maps<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GPS on your smartphone is fundamental, but the paper map can never get the route wrong. Keeping a map of the place you are visiting in your backpack is not just a great, safe and impeccable Plan B, but it also gives your journey a sense of experience: a crumpled map that accompanies us step by step during our journey will be a wonderful, concrete memory of the experience. It can be framed or kept, lent to a friend or to future children for their on the road trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Journal<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A real on the road traveller<\/strong> always keeps a journal or a notebook to jot down sensations, doubts, but also useful addresses and contacts. Better still if the cover is in leather, with something special to keep it shut: the \u201cexperienced\u201d effect is also perceived through these small, stylish details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travel comfortably. This is a timeless rule, but it doesn\u2019t mean that you shouldn\u2019t also travel in style. According to the destination, the best items of clothing to put in the suitcase are simple, structural ones such as jeans, t-shirts and jumpers (which can be rolled up and placed in the side pockets of your backpack to occupy less room), and clothing should be chosen so that it can be colour-coordinated easily – even the most casual of looks will never look improvised. Clothing is one of the most efficient ways of boosting self-esteem – when we dress with care, we feel better about ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n