If you’re a Road Warrior, traveling for weeks or even months at a time while you work, you know how tough it can be to get used to living on the road. It takes some adjusting, but you’ll be a pro in no time with this advice.
Pack Smart
A long trip away from home brings up a major question: what do I bring? What you need will vary from trip to trip. Check the weather in your destination and pack accordingly, keeping the purpose for your trip in mind. Packing light affords you easier travel, helping you keep track of what you have and letting you pack up quickly when it’s time to head out.
Worried about running out of clean laundry? Choose accommodations like InTown Suites, where an on-site laundry facility is available.
Pro tip: roll your clothes in your suitcase instead of folding them. You’ll save space in your luggage, and your clothes will be less wrinkled!
Keep it Local
Traveling for work doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun! Check out restaurants and other local haunts that are exclusive to the area. Can’t decide, or have a craving for something specific? The front desk may have some recommendations. This extends to pharmacies, stores, and other places you may need to visit while you’re on the road.
While staying away from fast food is typically a good idea for staying on budget while you travel, the classics are available nearby for late nights or early mornings.
Entertainment on the Road
If you’ll be spending hours on the road, invest in entertainment to help pass the time. Radio service can be spotty in rural areas, so download your favorite tunes, podcasts, or even a curated driving playlist to your phone for uninterrupted listening.
Looking for entertainment once you arrive? Wind down in your suite after a long day with an expanded TV channel lineup featuring premium channels.
Pro Tip: Add state-specific songs to your playlist if you’re crossing state lines on your trip.
Accommodations with Kitchen Facilities
Meals out are great, but not always cost effective on a long-term assignment. Once you’ve tried out the local cuisine, making your own meals is a great way to keep costs down and stay in control of your diet while you’re traveling for work.
All suites have an in-room kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, and two-burner stove top to make cooking in your room easy and convenient.
Safety Precautions
Always be prepared when traveling. If you’ll be away from home for weeks at a time, invest in safety precautions like an up-to-date AAA membership. If something happens to your vehicle, you won’t be stranded. Speaking of your vehicle, keep the tank as full as you can – don’t get caught on E with no gas stations around.
It’s also a good idea to keep a Flat Tire Kit in your trunk, and carry a First Aid Kit with you.
Pro Tip: Let your bank know that you’re traveling. Locking a debit or credit card is a great feature if the card is lost, but you don’t want to be stuck without access to your money because the bank thought your location was suspicious!
We hope these tips will help make life on the road a little easier!
