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Road Trips: Tips and Itineraries for Solo Travelers

road trip map of Nova Scotia

Throughout our road trip category we have suggested itineraries for various destinations with maps showing the route. This map shows a route with suggested stops for circumnavigating Nova Scotia, Canada.

We have a lot knowledge and experience to share about road trips.

Below you'll find a number of posts that amount to a complete guide to taking a road trip alone along with many solo road trip stories.

A solo road trip requires a bit of extra planning and care but it can also be a thrilling experience as you can wander the highways and bi-ways according do your own whims. Stop at quirky roadside attractions. Choose a different destination on a dime. Take a break for a swim at that welcoming lake.

road trip through forest

The open road. A road trip is good for the solo traveler's soul.

 

Table of Contents

  1. Why Road Trips are Good for the Soul
  2. Top 5 Posts for Road Trip Tips
  3. Road Trip Stories
  4. Share Your Road Trip Stories

 

Why Road Trips are Good for the Soul

A road trip is good for the soul in so many ways, especially if you're traveling solo. On a solo road trip you can;

  • Experience freedom. You define the route. You travel on your schedule. It's all about you.
  • Be spontaneous. See an enticing road? Take it. Change plans on the fly. It's your solo travel prerogative.
  • Meditate on life. All that open road and vast horizons helps you place yourself, your life, in the big picture. It can help one gain perspective.
  • Explore your priorities in travel. It's interesting to see what you actually do when you can do anything, take any road, and stop any time.
  • Get off the beaten track. Your own car and your own curiosity can take you fascinating places that others don't think of going.
road through badlands

The road may be winding but it is in the twists and turns of a road trip when the real fun happens.

Top 5 Posts for Road Trip Tips

In our last reader survey, 26% of respondents said they plan to take more road trips. We're here to help with lots of tips and advice about how to enjoy a successful solo road trip.

Top 5 Road Trip Tips Posts

  1. Best overall post on road trip tips. A Road Trip Alone: Top 10 Tips to Prepare
  2. Best post with tips for a winter road trip. A Winter Road Trip Alone: 40 Essential Tips
  3. Best road trip playlist post. 50 Road Trip Songs: The Ultimate Solo Playlist
  4. Best post on how to plan a road trip. How to Plan a Road Trip: Route Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting
  5. Best resources for planning a road trip. Solo Traveler’s Recommended Trip Planning Resources

 

Road Trip Stories

We love solo road trips. Our readers do as well. Here's a few snippets for road trip stories that we took and some by our readers as well.

"Last year in June I went for my very first solo road trip around the northern tip of Scotland, the North Coast 500. Five hundred miles of dramatic landscape, narrow roads, lots of Highland cattle and sheep, and above all – lots of heartwarming Scottish people." Northern Scotland Road Trip

"This summer, I sublet my apartment for a month and used the money to pay my rent and rent a car. I decided to drive east from Toronto, visit as many people as I could, and see all the sites I felt like stopping at along the way. It was the first time I’d taken an extended solo road trip and I covered 7,539 kilometers in 30 days." Eastern Canada Road Trip.

"As someone who grew up in Southern Alberta, I've gained a lot of appreciation for how beautiful this province is the more I've traveled abroad. In fact, one of my favorite drives in Alberta is one that your average tourist probably hasn't considered – specifically, because it omits Calgary, Edmonton, Banff, and Jasper."  A favorite road trip in Alberta.

"On July 25th, 2016 at the age of 49, I received my driver’s licence. Two weeks later I flew to Halifax, Nova Scotia, picked up a rental car, and embarked on my first solo road trip. It. Was. Awesome. First Road Trip for a Solo Traveler.

"I don't think I've ever met a culture so fiercely determined to celebrate its history and so modern in how they do it. The Acadians of New Brunswick are fully present and not to be missed. This New Brunswick road trip is a perfect introduction to Les Acadiens." New Brunswick Road Trip.

That's just a smattering of the road trips that solo travelers have shared on the site. Scroll down to see them all.

Share Your Road Trip Stories

As always, if you've taken a solo road trip that you'd like to share with other solo travelers, please use this form to Submit your description here.

Below Are All the Posts in our Road Trip Category

A Winter Road Trip Alone: Essential Tips for Survival and Enjoyment

Janice Waugh

November 26, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Solo winter road trip tips for planning, packing, and preparing your car, driving in challenging conditions, and enjoying the ride.

Nova Scotia Road Trip Itinerary: How to See It All

Janice Waugh

August 30, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Here’s your itinerary for a solo Nova Scotia road trip – a journey with ocean views, friendly people, interesting history & delicious seafood.

How to Plan a Road Trip: Safety, Scheduling and Google Maps

Janice Waugh

July 30, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Itching to hit the open road? Here’s how to plan a road trip well from budgeting to scheduling plus route planning with Google Maps.

Solo Road Trip: Complete Guide for an Epic Adventure

Janice Waugh

June 26, 2024 by Janice Waugh

A solo road trip is an adventure completely of your own making. Here are our top tips for a safe and exciting road trip alone.

Driving Tips for Europe: Essential Rules You Need to Know

Janice Waugh

March 26, 2024 by Janice Waugh

Driving in Europe is fabulous but there are some differences. Here are my top driving tips for Europe including some surprising rules of the road.

How to Plan a Fantastic Road Trip Around the Adriatic

Janice Waugh

July 5, 2023 by Janice Waugh

A 14-day itinerary for a road trip around the Adriatic, including Italy, Croatia & Slovenia with stops in Rome, Florence, Venice & more.

Acadian Shores Road Trip: How to Enjoy 4 Days of Sea and Sky

Janice Waugh

October 27, 2022 by Janice Waugh

Four days of deep seas and dark skies, of maritime life and Acadian history. This Acadian Shores road trip itinerary offers so much.

Solo Road Trip: You Can Do It & You Will Love It!

Janice Waugh

July 14, 2022 by Janice Waugh

A solo road trip may sound challenging to some but here’s why you can do it, why you would want to, and the tips you need to make it safe.

Road Trip from Toronto to Winnipeg via Northern Ontario

Janice Waugh

May 23, 2022 by Janice Waugh

This is the first post in a series on a 10,000 km RV trip. This post covers the road trip from Toronto to Winnipeg by the Canadian route.

A Prairie Road Trip: Exploring Manitoba and Saskatchewan Solo

April 23, 2021 by Tracey Nesbitt

For those looking for something a little different, doing a solo road trip in the Canadian prairies can be a magical experience.

15 Great Solo Road Trips: All Solo Traveler Tested

Janice Waugh

August 31, 2020 by Janice Waugh

Looking for breathing space? A bit of freedom? A car and an open road will deliver. Here are 14 great solo road trips to choose from.

50 Road Trip Songs: The Ultimate Solo Playlist

March 11, 2020 by Tracey Nesbitt

With input from readers and friends, along with my own favorites, here are 50 road trip songs to add to the soundtrack of your next solo journey.

A Road Trip Through Iceland

Janice Waugh

May 8, 2019 by Janice Waugh

The most diverse landscape and the best scenery in the world. Iceland is a spectacular destination for a road trip that you will never forget.

A Solo Canadian Maritimes Road Trip

October 24, 2018 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, waterfall, canadian maritimes road trip

This solo traveler logged 7,539 km on a one-month solo Canadian Maritimes road trip. Enjoy her story and photos from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI.

Glaciers, Mountains & Lakes: Driving the Icefields Parkway

Janice Waugh

April 30, 2018 by Janice Waugh

The Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff, Alberta is one of North America’s great drives. Here’s a bit of what you can expect to see.

Solo Travel Destination: North Coast 500 Road Trip, Scotland

April 20, 2018 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, coastline, north coast 500, scotland

This Solo Travel Society member recommends a road trip on the North Coast 500 to anyone who loves nature and remote places with a bit of a rough spirit.

Border to Border in Alberta: A Western Canada Road Trip

December 13, 2017 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, waterton, western canada road trip

A professional travel photographer maps out a route for a fascinating Western Canada road trip, with lots of great photos of southern Alberta.

Taking the Scenic Route: Road Trip through Medieval Germany

September 27, 2017 by Guest

Castles and gardens and bears in surprising places. All this and more was found on this road trip through medieval Germany.

Travel Plan vs. Reality: European Road Trip

Janice Waugh

July 10, 2017 by Janice Waugh

Travel plan vs. Reality. This is how my two-week road trip around the Adriatic was planned and how it actually went – budget and all.

My First Solo Road Trip: Nova Scotia

November 23, 2016 by Tracey Nesbitt

photo, image, harbour, lunenburg, first solo road trip

From Kemptville to Argyle, from Wolfville to Lunenburg and Halifax, here are the twists and turns of my first solo road trip in beautiful Nova Scotia.

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