The road trip: Why it is important
There is always one excuse or another for not taking the family out on a travel/tour trip. It is either there is never any time quite right enough or there isn’t enough money.
These are very convenient excuses and they are enough to postpone this much-needed family adventure.
Same relevance works other social groups when they decide to plan a leisure tour, it improves mood, bonding and productivity.
One thing we lose sight of is the fact that there is a proportional relationship between taking your family on a trip and the likelihood that they would do same with their children.
My favourite part of taking a Road Trip is the freedom of movement it provides.
That confidence that you are out there, loose in the middle of nowhere but you would soon enough touch base. Need to stop for food? Can do. Want to take a pit-stop to see something unique? You got it.
Been driving for too long and need to take a break? Not a problem.
And another favourite part, talking to locals, checking up how different they look while you check up how different they look. It can be fun.
There is freedom in deciding which route you take - direct or scenic - and the decisions you get to make along the way that truly makes it your own adventure. You can discover everything our lovely Ghana has to offer by exploring the open road.
After an unpredictable two years of Covid Fright, many folks can all agree that they’re itching to travel. You’re in complete control of your adventure—a sense of adventure that’s so satisfying, discovering all that this beautiful country has to offer.
In recent times in Ghana, the Citi Heritage Caravan has offered hundreds of folks the opportunity to be part of a real road trip. Thankfully, other tour companies could follow the trend and serve the specific needs of travel prospects.
A lot goes into researching and planning the itinerary. If it’s a small group it wouldn’t be fair for just one person in the group to do all of the planning when the rest of your friends just come along without putting in any effort.
Your friends each have different interests, which should be discussed ahead of time so the stops on the trip are things that everyone wants to do.
With a little teamwork, it will be smooth sailing. People are really looking to reconnect with friends, family and the great outdoors in their travels.
No matter how close you are with your family, you will definitely learn something new about them after spending so much time together in close quarters on the road. With any road trip, it’s all about communicating with one another and setting boundaries.
Give each other space when needed—you don’t need to be on top of each other. For me, when I’m traveling I’m always thinking about what stories I’m going to tell my close family and friends.
But when you all get to experience it together there’s no need to try explaining these stories that usually become a "you had to be there" moment.
Actually, it becomes something we’ll be able to reminisce about for years to come.
A road trip with someone you love is a great way to get to know them better and see them in a way that maybe you didn’t see before.
Traveling to beautiful sights and camping is always more fun when you have someone to share it with.
No matter which way you road trip, you’ll get to see Ghana through a lens that perhaps you didn’t experience before.
After being kept home for months with previous trips cancelled, stepping out there is going to be a journey of self discovery and learning more about places and other people.
As much as road trippers want to see the sights, they also want to taste the local food. For the foodies out there, that’s what their trips revolve around.
They’re known for finding the best restaurants, seeking out underground spots, and trying cuisine that they can’t get back at home. Creating a road trip around food can literally go anywhere.
Definitely make some stops for some local snacks too. And oh, add some local drinks on your tour stops to explore refreshing beverages.
Are you an over-packer? I don’t think I am but I do want to be prepared! This brings me to another reason I love to Road Trip -- so many options of what to pack!
Snacks, drinks, clothes, a blanket, literally anything you can fit can come.
Another great part of the Road Trip experience is seeing different places that you may never have otherwise. Or seeing them again in a different way!
It is lovely seeing different landscapes and embracing the many wonders this country has to offer.
If you want to travel longer or can only travel a certain distance, a flexible well-laid itinerary
