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]]>You Can Look at the Views on a Train
If you love staring at the beautiful scenery as you pass by it, then a train is perfect. If you’re driving a vehicle you can look briefly but can’t really relax and enjoy the views.
You Have More Freedom in a Vehicle
If you enjoy the sense of ‘going with the flow’ and working out your plans as you go along, then train travel is not ideal. You will have pre-booked journeys to stick to, whereas with a vehicle you can change your plans as often as you like.
Trains Get You Right Into a City
If your travel plans would include some city exploring then trains can be way more helpful for this. You don’t have to worry about finding parking and can just hop off the train right in the center.
A CUP OF TEAYou Can Get to More Isolated Places in a Vehicle
If you want to head to wild, natural spaces then a vehicle is a much better option than a train, where your routes and timings are very restricted.
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]]>Understand Local Traffic Laws
Traffic laws differ from country to country, and it’s essential to be familiar with the rules and regulations in your destination in order to stay safe. Before you go, take some time to familiarize yourself with local driving customs, including which side of the road is used for driving, the meanings of common signs, and how traffic lights work. Not only will this make you less likely to get in an accident, but it will also help you steer clear of traffic fines.
Check Your Documents
Depending on your destination and where you’re coming from, a regular, valid driver’s license may be sufficient. However, some countries also require a special international license, especially if you want to rent a car. Read up on what’s required in the country you plan to visit in advance so that you have enough time to prepare all necessary documents. During your travels, keep everything together in a safe, easy-to-access place in case you need to present something to local authorities.
Plan Your Routes
GPS can be a lifesaver when it comes to navigating unfamiliar territory, but it’s not 100% fool-proof. Rather than just winging it and ending up lost, research available routes to the place you want to go before you hit the road, considering factors like weather and construction that can lead to road closures. Use navigation apps to download a map of the area that you can access offline, or keep it old school with a paper map.
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]]>Dreamboy
Dreamboy tells a story with touches of horror, fantasy, surreality, and romance. Two original albums with music from the show are available for purchase. It uses a first-person narrator, mood and background music, in-world music, and sound effects to keep you within the story and completely on the edge of your driver’s seat the whole time. Do keep in mind, this podcast uses explicit language and has adult themes, so only listen if you don’t have kids in the car.
Gaslight
Gaslight uses voice actors and heavy sound production to not only immerse you in its world but to give you an uncomfortable and claustrophobic feeling. It creates a mood much like an indie filmmaker might create onscreen. It also features famous actress Chloë Grace Moretz in the role of its titular character. If you want a podcast that you can binge entirely on one drive, then this is a great choice.
It Makes a Sound
It Makes a Sound is a fictional podcast within a real podcast. It follows a woman who comes back to her childhood home to care for her mother, where she discovers remnants of a boy she remembers as a brilliant musician. With her mother and a ten-year-old she babysits in tow, she searches for his lost music, documenting it in her own fictional podcast. In the real podcast, we hear all of the background noise, her inner thoughts, and her “real life” that don’t make it into her podcast. Like Dreamboy, there is a separate album of music available which “belongs” to the lost musician. The podcast starts out a little slow but picks up as it goes on.
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]]>On Foot
The traditional way to do the Camino is on foot, with the grueling walk between France and Santiago de Compostela often taking up to a month. However, it is a hugely rewarding experience as you will walk with fellow pilgrims and see the landscape at a slow pace up close.
By Bike
Doing the Camino de Santiago is becoming more and more popular by bike, as the culture of cyclists who check out this route continues to grow. You’ll find that all of the paths and roads on the Camino are bikeable, making it a great option if you have the stamina to do this version.
By Car
Are you looking to do a fast version of the Camino? If so, you can definitely do it by car even though it might not be the most traditional way. Go slowly, though, to be sure to soak in the essence of the Camino’s towns and scenery.
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