Next week is already the Holy Week in the Philippines. A lot of people have already planned their trips either to go back to their respective provinces to visit their family members, relatives and friends, or simply wants to do some road trips.
Spontaneous road trips are one of the greatest pleasures in life.
However, if you don’t prepare for a road trip, you might end up stranded on the side of the road with no food, no music, no gas, and no hope. If you’re in a hurry to get out and hit the open road, refer to this quick list of essentials to speed up your preparation.
FOOD
Roadtrip food is not about quality. It’s about quantity. Load your car with these classic snack foods and you’ll never go hungry in between highway restaurants:
Potato Chips
This is the best fuel for roadtrippers. Potato chips don’t need to be cooked, and they don’t need to be eaten using utensils. Just open the bag (neatly) and chow down! Pack at least 1-2 large bags per person. If it’s a long trip and you need to stay awake, pack the spicy stuff — the heat in your mouth will keep you up.
Soda
It’s rare that you can justify drinking large quantities of soda; so, when you have the opportunity, seize it! Pack at least one huge bottle (or three cans) for each roadtripper. If you have a cooler, pack the soda in that with a lot of ice. Nothing spoils a road trip faster than having to drink warm soda all day. Yuck.
Donuts
If potato chips and soda don’t contain enough simple carbohydrates for your liking, take along some donuts to give you that extra sugar rush. Pack at least 2-3 donuts per person, and get lots of different kinds — powdered, cream-filled, bars, holes. If you are going on a trip with someone you are interested in, please don’t embarrass yourself by spilling jelly cream or white powder all over yourself. Pack some tissue or paper towels just to be safe.
MUSIC
When it comes to road trip music, it’s definitely all about quality. The following songs have been chosen because they can be put on repeat for hours at a time without getting annoying.
Ventura Highway by America
This song has a great groove, smooth vocals, and driving-focused lyrics. What more do you need?
Don’t Stop Believing by Journey
The ultimate sing-along song. Crank the stereo up to full blast and sing your heart out! Just make sure the driver keeps their eyes on the road.
Baba O’Reilley by The Who
Fairly eccentric song, but very catchy as well. This one will have you playing Air Keyboard for hours.
Road Trippin by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
The title of this song alone makes it worthy of inclusion on this list.
Time After Time (cover) by Quietdrive
This rock cover of the classic Cyndi Lauper hit gives the song a new edge while retaining its original beauty. Another singalong favorite.
GAS
The three absolute bare-bones necessities of a road trip are a car, friends, and gasoline. Since it’s hard to pick the first two at the last minute anyway, let’s focus on which gas you should pick to get you going on your way.
Petron E10 Premium Green Blend
If you want to protect health of both the environment and your car’s engine, Petron E10 is the gas for you. E10′s special enhanced fuel additive breaks down unwanted deposits in your engine, which means improved fuel economy and long-lasting engine parts. E10′s futuristic and environmentally friendly mix of 10% fuel-grade ethanol ensures that you can enjoy your road trip guilt-free.
So, there you go. Go to your local grocery and Petron station to pick up supplies, then get going on your trip. Have a safe, fun journey!
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