   
The results are out, with a stamp of being a BMS graduate. Surely many of you’ll would have watched your favourite sitcom all long the day and night, thereby completing the entire series in a day or two, concluding with a sudden existential crises. What to do next? Movies and night outs are old school…
Ever thought about having a road trip with your gang? If not, then be ready to plan one after we give you some exciting scoops on how to plan a road trip with your friends.
1. Fuel up your car-
This is the first thing that you should make sure of before heading out anywhere, after all you do not want to be left out asking for lifts from random people…strange! Having the gas tank of your car full ensures that you will have a smooth ride ahead. Also if your car needs any major repairs or maintenance, get it done well in advance before you leave. Make sure if your car tires are inflated with accurate pressure as low pressure can cause a burnout at high speeds. Having a spare tire in your back seat will be a plus point in care a tire gets punctured.
2. Have a food passport-
Sounds exciting? Well, yes it is. Have a good and thorough research done on the place you are about to drive to. Make a list of all the popular food hubs in the particular area and try to visit them during your trip. Make sure that your hunger pangs are better taken care of. If you have a foodie in your gang, let him sort out this job, he will get it done the best.
3. Use a small plastic container as a trash bin-
Do not worry, this is a mom’s job, would rather call her a James Bond of the house. She will help you find a plastic container that hasn’t been used since. Convert it in to a trash bin. You can feed all the wrappers of biscuits, chocolates, chips and all that you munch with your friends all long the way, to the trash bin. After all you do not want to litter your Honda.
4. A compact travelling kit-
Zip-up bags are best used as travelling kits. You can put all those small items such as tooth brush, toothpaste, comb, make-up tools, hand sanitizer, wet wipes etc. in this kit. Also while packing your bag, make sure you carry just 1 or 2 denims as you can fuse them with various tops. Have a pair or two of footwear, including a pair of sport shoes, to go with your outfits, swim goggles and a bathing suit. Make sure they are comfortable even during your road journey in the car.
Books, magazine, playing cards will keep you engaged throughout the journey. Having various emergency medicines such as motion sickness tablets, aspirin, sun-screen lotion, insect repellent can help you during your journey in case you or any of your friends fall sick. Carry some music CD’s of your favourite songs that will add on to your fun. The most important of all are the driver’s license and sufficient cash to last for your entire trip. Do not carry much luggage with you…you are on a road trip with your friends and not on a honeymoon.
5. Zitchdog-
This game has its origin from one of my favourite sitcoms ‘How I Met Your Mother’. This is a fun game that you can play while driving. Every time you see a dog on the road, you shout ‘Zitchdog’. The point is that you gotta be the first one to say ‘ZITCHDOG’! Playing this game will help the one driving the car stay alert and not fall asleep.
6. Charge Up-
Ensure you carry a car charger along. You do not want to run out of battery while posting or tweeting about your road trip with your friends. Digital cameras will ensure you having the memories of your first ever road trip. Adapters and extra batteries are your buddies when in need.
These tips have to make your first ever road trip ‘legen-wait for it-dary’…’LEGENDARY’!!!
– Urvashi Shah
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