Plan an Incredible Summer Journey Via Google Maps
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Ready to embark on a summer adventure? Nail down your itinerary planning with style! One of our favourites? Google Maps! It's free, user-friendly, and perfect for mapping out your dream road trip, whether you're riding solo in a car or rounding up the crew in an RV.
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Road Trip Planning: Unleash Your Inner Travel Planner
First, let's dive into the fun part – decide on your destination! A quick Google search or some Pinterest browsing should do the trick. Type in 'things to do in' or 'best places to visit' for your chosen area, and let the ideas flow! It's all about what floats your boat. Fancy soaking up German fairytale castles? Or perhaps Norway's thrilling Trollstigen road is more your style?
Think About Driving Distance
Next, consider how far you're willing to drive every day. For instance, that gruelling German adventure with 300 miles daily? Ain't nobody got time (or energy) for that again! Once you're at your destination, we're all about the slow and steady pace. Explore, detour, and discover what's hidden along the way!
Google Maps: Your Trusty Sidekick
It's time to let Google Maps work its magic. First, log in to your account, select a blank map (if it's your first time), and then:
- Name your map
- Create a new layer
- Customise your base map (if you fancy a change)
Ready to add your finds from your research? Here's how:
- Ensure you're using the correct layer (avoid adding placemarks to the wrong one)
- Click the 'pin' symbol
- Type the name of the attraction or location into the search bar and voilà!
- Move the pin to the exact spot if it isn't already accurately placed
Pro Tips for Customisation
Time to let your map reflect your personality by customising your markers:
- Change the marker colour
- Edit the marker name
- Reorder your stops by dragging them around the list
- Change the marker icon to represent what type of stop it is
With your markers on the map, you'll get a rough idea of the route you'll take to discover all of the hidden gems. Happy planning, dear wanderlust-chaser!
Road Trip Itinerary Creation: WilderTrips Style
WilderTrips is a newcomer to the map planning scene. While it can't be exported to a navigation app yet, it's a go-to for its visual appeal. Check out this video to see WilderTrips in action and plan your dream road trip.
Explore Other Planning Options
Why stick to Google Maps? Polar Steps, Wanderlog, Roadtrippers, and ViaMichelin are other popular planning tools worth a look. Dive in and see what suits your planning style!
Paper Maps for Traditionalists
Digital-shy? We gotchu! You can still ooh and aah over a good ol' paper map. But if you find that signal's a bit hit-and-miss along your journey, remember that your navigation system probably won't let you down. Need a paper map anyway? Grab our free road trip planner here to keep your trips organised.
Now that you've planned your epic adventure, dream up some scrumptious snacks and essential road trip accessories to kick your journey off right! Bon voyage!
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- When you've finalized your road trip itinerary, don't forget to consider the comforts of home during your journey - stock up on snacks and essential car accessories.
- Perhaps a home-and-garden makeover is on your summer bucket list? Apply that DIY spirit to your road trip planning by exploring various travel apps such as Google Maps, Polar Steps, Wanderlog, Roadtrippers, and ViaMichelin for a seamless motorhome travel experience.
