The Cross Country Challenge: Surviving my Long Road Trip Adequate preparation for any trip can prevent frustration and aggravation along the way, as well as making it more productive. Summer is the perfect time for getting together with friends and hitting the road for an adventure. In the summer of 2015, me and a couple of friends, Alex Banuelos and Hyeseong Chae decided to go on a road trip across the United States. I met Alex and Hyeseong when I was in the Army and stationed at Yongsan, South Korea. This was a spur of the moment road trip planned at the last minute. We agreed that my jeep was the best option for our means of transportation. Our long car ride and hitting many stops along the way presented us with our own set of challenges and opportunities. When deciding a destination you’ll want to know what route you’re taking, and at least roughly how many days you’re planning to be on the road. Alex, Hyeseong and I, did not have a plan in place. We …show more content…
We had finally arrived at the wonderful city of New Orleans, Louisiana. First, we checked into our hotel room. We were lucky enough to get a room at the Alexa Quarters in New Orleans. We could have saved more money if we had booked a room ahead of time. What caught my eye about this hotel was its stunning architecture. The stylish marble and limestone occupied the hallways with a pleasant scent. Alcohol can be very expensive. Later in the day, we went to Bourbon Street in downtown New Orleans and ordered our very first drink called the Hand Grenade. This drink was quite delicious. It was served to us in a green, translucent, plastic yard glass container with a bulgy, texted based shaped like an oversized hand grenade. It had a melon flavor that helped hide the alcohol pretty well. Between the three of us, we had about five or six drinks. We definitely should have cut back on our alcohol and booked our room well in advance at a much cheaper
Could you imagine traveling the United States in just your specially made camper and the only company you have is your pet? John Steinbeck, the author of "Travels with Charley" wrote about his 1960's road trip about visiting multiple states. "What are Americans like today?"; that was the question that started his journey. His travels began in Long Island, New York, then he followed the outer border of the United States; from Maine to the Northwest. After he traveled to the Pacific Northwest, he went to Salinas Valley in California then across Texas, and through the Deep South. Finally after that 10,000 mile journey, he made is back safe and sound to New York.This rough and long trip included: meeting new people, exploring, and visiting different states.
In war, most actions are motivated by survival. In the graphic memoir “A Long Way Gone” written by Ishmael Beah, survival and trust cause people to do what they consider necessary. Throughout the book, the reality of survival and trust in war is constantly explored. In the duration of the war, Ishmael struggles to come into the presence of new people without being threatened and chooses to be alone to survive. This suggests that trust is a foreign idea that is replaced by the need for survival.
Road trips are known to be fun adventures. When someone says they are going on a road trip people expect them to go and see amazing places and then come back. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson, Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck and On the Road by Jack Kerouac are about road trips but these trips are not about the adventure. Duke from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sal from On the Road and Steinbeck from Travels with Charley all go on road trips because of the American drive. I am also on the road and even thought it is not road trips I am moving around and it is because of the American drive. The American drive is the need to go and to be on the move and it started because people were not happy about their current lives and they wanted to do more. They went on the journey to find happiness and success.
I never predicted this beautiful trip ending up as a nightmare in my existence. I drove for approximately 40 minutes and my partner shared the driving for an additional 40 minutes. We were driving my friend mom’s brand new Toyota Camry XLE; one of the most comfortable cars I had ever been in. We enjoyed the elongated ride with new hit music, and air conditioning set to an exact temperature that met our necessities. On the way to the beach some doubts about going there started to circle around our minds, but the fact that we were about half way there made them a...
I really enjoy keeping it simple on these trips like my grandfather 60 years ago. It is a great way to remember tho...
Many Americans love to hike. There are many hiking trails located in the United States. One of the most well known trails is the Appalachian Trail. The Appalachian Trail, with its distinct history, requires much conservation for the safety of its many hikers.
It’s fair to say that life on the road is something most people do not desire, as a way to live out their days; but a young man named Chris McCandless believed it was necessary to avoid the venomous grips of society. McCandless goes as far as to venture out to the rest of the United States and even crossing borders to achieve his true destination, Alaska. He shows us living such a life can hold many unique and wonderful experiences. Consequently, he also shows us the difficulties that most do not expect upon leaving for such a journey. Many speak about the advantages, like the freedom they enjoy, and the wondrous relationships formed along the way; but even so, some disadvantages outweigh the advantages, like the
stood upon, was frightening. The only was to go was down. I took a deep
Life on the road is meant for the strong at heart and the mindful skills of a person who knows what they’re doing. To live the life on the road you need a set skill and mind to handle the rough odds ahead of yourself. It is not for the weak and the non experience because they will get brutally hurt or even worse killed in the process. Challenges such as food, knowing where to find clean water, heat for the cold nights, shelter, and most important how to hunt and pick berries. Without these essential set skills a person will not make it on their own on the road by themselves. Some of us are born into a society of helpful hands and assistance with daily life functions, but in this case you will be alone with no helping hand or handouts. Life on the road is meant for the strong and is not for everyone.
In hiking, as in life, there are choices between success and pain, pride and safety; this is the story of one such choice. Last summer I participated in the Rayado program at Philmont Scout Ranch. The eighth day of the trek was my crew’s greatest challenge: Super Black Death, a hike of seven peaks in one day.
Basic items like cleaning supplies, changes of clothing, bug spray, sunscreen, medications, first aid kit, and emergency supplies are a must. Road trip snacks can also help distract kids and keep them from getting cranky due to hunger. Fruit, veggies, cereal, cheese, juice boxes, and small bottles of water are easy and healthy. Try to limit the sugary snacks to avoid hyperactivity and the inevitable crash. Don’t forget to bring your child’s favorite blanket, pillow, and stuffed animal. Little reminders of home can be very comforting in unfamiliar situations. Window screens to block the sun, portable changing stations, and other conveniences can also be helpful.
Transportation has been one of mankind’s most basic needs since existence. It allowed him to survive, to prosper, to populate almost every habitable place on the planet. Man has been able to conquer every frontier- land, water, air and even space. Modes of transport have undergone a massive change in the past few centuries. From animals to simple machines like bicycles to jet engines that have propelled us to outer space, the technology involved has indeed come a long way.
distance hike is go for a long distance hike. Especially, preparing for an overnight stay at Eastern
Going on a road trip with my family means the world to me. We drove to another state during summer vacation, and it was by far the best road trip I have ever been on. My family and I were able to go to many fun places. We ate so many exotic and delicious foods as well. Yet most importantly, I spent time with my family and their friends. It was the day when my family and I went to California for our summer vacation.
When it comes to traveling alone a lot of planning has to be involved in order to set off into the world. When a person is off on their own they don’t have the ability to rely on others to ma...