The 15 Best Apps For Any Road Trip

I love a good road trip. I have never enjoyed long car rides but to me a road trip is something totally different. A road trip is a chance to see places you have never been, a time to have expected and unplanned experiences, and an opportunity to bond with some of your favorite people. Some of my best stories and adventures have happened during road trips.

Due to my love road trips over the last few years I have tried numerous apps to make the trip more enjoyable. Below is my list for the 15 best apps for any road trip.

ONE // Roadside America. So you will never miss another quirky attraction on your drive.

TWO // Greatest Drive. Helps you find the most fun and beautiful roads to take. Great for those times when you looking to take the scenic route.

THREE // Waze. A navigation app that offers multiple routes, notifications about speed traps, and real-time traffic updates.

FOUR // Glympse. Updates your preselected friends and family as to your GPS location.

FIVE // Scout. A great multi-purpose app. It helps you find the cheapest gas stations, makes personalized suggestions for restaurants and hotels, and it can provide turn-by-turn directions.

SIX // Along The Way. Searches along your current route so you can find food, attractions, shops, and landmarks without having to detour.

SEVEN // Hotel Tonight. Helps you find last minute deals on places to crash for the night.

EIGHT // Spotify. For the obvious reason.

NINE // Songza. For when you need to switch it up from Spotify. Songza has some incredibly specific playlists.

TEN // Audible. More than 150,000 audiobooks.

ELEVEN // GasBuddy. A community app where everyone's goal is too find the cheapest gas.

TWELVE // Finery. Allows you to leave and view other travelers comments about the best local spots.

THIRTEEN // Open Table. Make out of town reservations at many restaurants during your road trip in a snap.

FOURTEEN // iExit Interest Exit Guide. Fills you in on what is available at upcoming exits along your drive.

FIFTEEN // RepairPal. A great app because no one wants to be stranded by the side of the road. You input info like the make and model of your vehicle and what you think may be wrong. The app then gives ou a list of mechanics in the area with estimates for the cost of the repair.

P.S. Planning an upcoming road trip? You might also find these posts helpful:
Road Trip Essentials
Our Summer Road Trip Playlist
Road Trip Playlist

Image Via: Caroline Mackintosh, edited by Sunny Days and Starry Nights

Summer Road Trip Playlist Volume 2

Last year Tracy shared our Summer Road Trip Playlist with you before we left on our road trip to Florida. We went a few weeks ago on another road trip to Florida, so we needed an update playlist for the road. When I'm going to be in the car for an extended amount of time with my siblings or with friends I like upbeat music. Music that I can bop up and down to. Music that is fun. Don't you? So here is our 2015 Road Trip Playlist:

Bright - Echosmith
Sugar - Maroon 5
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Blank Space - Taylor Swift
See You Again - Wiz Khalifa
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Kick the Dust Up - Luke Bryan
House Party - Sam Hunt
Sippin' On Fire - Florida Georgia Line
I'm Coming Over - Chris Young
I Lived - One Republic
I Bet My Life - Imagine Dragons
Best Day of My Life - American Authors
Pompeii - Bastille
Burnin' It Down - Jason Aldean
Roar - Katy Perry
All About That Bass - Megan Trainer
Fight Song - Rachel Platten
Go Big or Go Home - American Authors
Renegades - X Ambassadors


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Road Trip Essentials

When Tracy and I made our 101 in 1001 Days lists, we both put go on a road trip. This summer the time for that road trip has arrived. Tomorrow we are off to Florida and we are going on a road trip to get there. Summer is the perfect time for going on a road trip, whether it is a long or short one, with friends or family. The weather is just tempting you to get out and about doing fun, new, exciting things. After putting some thought into this trip I have devised a Road Trip Essentials list. After my trip I might have to come back to this post and revise some things.


Everyone will have a few items in their Road Trip Essentials list that are specific to them but here are some basics that everyone needs:
1. First of all if you want to actually make it to your destination you are going to need some maps or a GPS.
2. A toiletries kit(toilet paper, tissues, handsanitizer, cleaning wipes) is a must just encase the rest stop is not equipped with what you will need.
3. Save yourself some time and money by having a cooler of snacks and drinks. You cut back on the stops and on the money spent on refreshments.
4. Remember to have your car charger for your iPod and cell phone.
5. Make yourself comfy with a pillow and blanket when it's not your turn to do the driving.
6. This photo shows several things you will definitely want to take. You need your camera for all of the amazing things you will see along the way. Your phone is a must to keep track of everyone and to call home once in a while. On those sunny days your sunglasses will come in handy, especially when you are driving. Also don't forget change encase of toll booths or vending machines.
7. The last item on my essentials list is a notebook and pens. You can keep track of all of the fun you have along the way.

What else would you add to the list?




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