The Year of the Road Trip - How to Travel During the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020
The coronavirus, aka COVID-19, has instilled a horrific fear in the minds of just about every person on the planet. Most of this is due to the media brainwashing us with nothing but negative news regarding the travel industry. Part of our sanity as citizens of the world is to be able to decipher between the facts and myths surrounding this global pandemic.
Let's bring some positivity and hope to this madness.
2020 could be the "Year of the Road Trip".
The good news (not only for Americans) is that there is a way to travel like a rock star in 2020. If you play your cards right you can visit an incredible place such as:
Reasons to take a road trip in 2020:
Freedom to create your own itinerary
Depart on your own time
Avoid busy airports with people coughing and sneezing
Avoid congested airplanes with people coughing and sneezing
Enjoy the fresh country air
Escape busy cities and seek national parks
Check off some of your bucket list destinations
Tips for staying virus-free:
Buy lots of sanitary wipes
Wipe down your steering wheel often, even if you're the only driver
Wipe down your cell phone every now and then. That thing is nastier than a toilet seat!
Wipe your butt
Keep a bottle of Purell in your center console
Ensure all travelers remain coronavirus symptom-free
Always pack the road trip essentials
Be sure to sanitize after:
Pumping gas (except in New Jersey & Oregon)
Opening doors
Every few hours of driving or cell phone usage
Handling photography equipment
Any rest stop
Any restroom usage
To plan your road trip, I highly recommend using Roadtrippers. It'll save you loads of time organizing your itinerary while inspiring you with new stops you wouldn't have thought of.
As always, you can contact me for any questions or tips surrounding anything travel related, but my specialty is in road trips!
