Hit The Road: 3 Tips For The Ultimate Summer Following Your Favorite Bands
May 15, 2017
Emma Sturgis in Advice, Advice, DIY, Touring, budget, on the road, touring, traveling

Summer is a time for adventure. When you aren’t busy dealing with school assignments, this is a perfect time to make some memories. Going to concerts is right at the top of the list for many music lovers. However, you can really take this to the next level by deciding to follow your favorite band on tour. This can be a fun way to be a part of your favorite band’s tour while seeing many different cities along the way. While this is a grand adventure, it is always important to stay safe when you are on the road for long periods of time. Here are three tips for the ultimate summer while following your favorite band.

 

Make A Budget And Stick To It

One of the easiest mistakes to make while on the road is overspending and running out of money. This is something that you absolutely do not want to have happen when you are thousands of miles away from home. Make sure that you plan your budget out carefully before you leave on your trip. No matter what, you need to stick to this budget. You should also have an emergency supply of money in the event of an unforeseen auto repair or other problem.

 

Drive Carefully

When you are spending hours a day driving, it is important that you are alert behind the wheel. If you are traveling with other friends, find out how to add them to your insurance for the summer so that they can help with the driving. You will need to make sure that you are especially careful when traveling near semi-trucks. Trucker accidents are events that can greatly impact your life and many times cause death. Be very attentive when you are sharing the road with these large vehicles. If you do get in an accident, speak with a tractor trailer accident lawyer to help you move forward.

 

Less Is More

During your summer road trip, you will not have very much space in your vehicle or hotel rooms. This is especially true if you are traveling with your friends. While you might want to pack different outfits for every concert of the summer, this could be an unrealistic goal. Make sure that you are only packing your essentials. This will help you keep track of all of your belongings much more easily. Refrain from buying too much band merchandise when you are on this summer tour as well. The less clutter you have in your car and hotel room, the better your summer adventure is going to be.

 

Summer is such a fun time in and of itself, but traveling to see some of your favorite bands can make it even more fun as well. Above are some tips to consider if you are following your favorite bands this summer. If you make a budget, drive carefully, and pack wisely you should be set to have an enjoyable summer with many memories to last.

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