Published 14:01 IST, October 6th 2019

Roadtrips: Pros and Cons to consider before your next journey

People who do not like public transport and prefer to travel by road should pay attention; here are some pros and cons of road trips that may help you

Reported by: Danish Ansari
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When you think of embarking on your next journey, re is denying that a ro trip seems more fun and enjoyable. Let's find out some of pros and cons of a ro trip before you plan your next travel:

Weighing pros and cons of taking a ro trip

1. Flexibility

This is by far one of biggest pros of travelling by ro. You get to control everything from time of departure, to route of journey, and number of halts you take in between if you spot something interesting along way. Also, re is stopp on who joins you for your next journey; be it your friend or your beloved pet. Car rides may also turn into a fun venture.

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2. Beautiful views

This is ar plus of travelling by ro. This is because it allows you to get off same old beaten route and see real wonders rar than a railway track or a never-ending highway. You can choose your own.

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3. A sudden change of plan

You are t restricted to a pre-planned itinerary. So assuming you don't like a particular place, you are free to just drive away, and linger at places you wish to. You also get to decide where to spend most of your time.

4. You save money

For someone planning a group trip, car travel can be comparatively an ecomical option compared to an airplane, bus or train tickets. ditionally, you need t worry about paying for lugg. It is also convenient to pack or carry certain equipment and items in your car. 

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While ro trips have a lot of benefits, re are also certain cons to this mode of transport.

1. Time Consuming

Travel by ro can be very time-consuming. You may find yourself driving for hours, but still t reach your destination; a common reason why most people prefer trains over ro travel. Driving is simply t viable for longer distances.

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2. More responsibilities

Ro trips start from route planning to navigation to vehicle parking which also brings up parking charges. re is a lot more that goes into a ro trip as opposed to buying a train or air ticket and reaching straight to your destination.

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3. Involves hidden costs

Finally, last disvant is that your vehicle needs to be rey for long ride. It may call for ditional finances at any time. You may also need to invest in certain ggets that you may require for longer trips. se may include a GPS device, a device holder, sun visor, etc.

One needs to carefully consider ir needs and requirements, and different modes of transportation options making a final choice.

Some evergreen ro trip songs to make journey fun and enjoyable

  • Life is a Highway by M M World (1991)
  • Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf (1968)
  • 500 Miles by Sunshine on Leith (1998)
  • Highway to Hell by Brors and Sisters (1979)

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10:18 IST, October 6th 2019