{"id":1704,"date":"2018-03-31T20:57:30","date_gmt":"2018-03-31T20:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travelseefeel.com\/?p=1704"},"modified":"2026-03-06T10:18:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:18:55","slug":"pos-na-organoseis-ena-roadtrip-stis-inomenes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelseefeel.com\/en\/pos-na-organoseis-ena-roadtrip-stis-inomenes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to organize a roadtrip in the United States of America"},"content":{"rendered":"

Transatlantic trips are undoubtedly trips of a lifetime. They are experiences that remain etched in the memory forever. Unlike trips to Europe that feel somewhat familiar (some common characteristics between the peoples, the common currency and the short distances by plane), in America everything is so different. The feelings may resemble those of the first explorers who, wanting to reach the Indies, discovered a new world\u2026<\/p>\n

This post is the beginning of the story about a roadtrip we took on the west coast of the United States of America. More to come 4 posts<\/strong> in which we will describe the areas we saw, the sights, where we stayed and everything else we experienced there. However, if you want to organize such a trip yourself, I will give you some tips so that the whole process does not seem like a mountain!<\/p>\n

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Preparation \u2013 Airline tickets<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

When you travel alone and not with a group, you need good organization and preparation. And so this trip began\u2026 many months in advance. Our goal was to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays somewhere with mild weather. After a lot of searching for plane tickets to our favorite \u00a0Skyscanner<\/a>, the most advantageous offer was that of Turkish Airlines<\/em> from Thessaloniki to Los Angeles with a stopover in Istanbul. We found that despite the fact that there were holidays, the tickets were exactly the same price as if we were traveling at any other time. So, we booked them without much thought!<\/p>\n

Tip: When it comes to long-haul air travel, it's very important to avoid many layovers, airport changes, and long waiting times. So don't think about paying extra to arrive faster and more comfortably.<\/p>\n

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Driving in the Arizona desert<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Car rental<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Immediately after that, the\u2026 study began! Sights, destinations, places we wanted to see, museums, were added and removed from the program, while checking the map so that they had a logical order. It quickly became clear that since the distances are huge and we wanted to see many areas, renting a car was essential. Through the http:\/\/www.rentalcars.com\/gr\/<\/a> \u03ba\u03bb\u03b5\u03af\u03c3\u03b1\u03bc\u03b5 \u03b1\u03c5\u03c4\u03bf\u03ba\u03af\u03bd\u03b7\u03c4\u03bf \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd \u03bf\u03b9\u03ba\u03bf\u03bd\u03bf\u03bc\u03b9\u03ba\u03ac. \u0393\u03b9\u03b1 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03ad\u03c7\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5 \u03c4\u03bf \u03ba\u03b5\u03c6\u03ac\u03bb\u03b9 \u03bc\u03b1\u03c2 \u03ae\u03c3\u03c5\u03c7\u03bf \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03bd\u03b1 \u03bc\u03b7\u03bd \u03c5\u03c0\u03ac\u03c1\u03c7\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd \u03b1\u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03bf\u03c0\u03c4\u03b1 \u03c3\u03b5 \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03af\u03c0\u03c4\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c0\u03ac\u03b8\u03bf\u03c5\u03bc\u03b5 \u03bb\u03ac\u03c3\u03c4\u03b9\u03c7\u03bf \u03ae \u03c4\u03bf \u03b1\u03c5\u03c4\u03bf\u03ba\u03af\u03bd\u03b7\u03c4\u03bf \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03bf\u03c5\u03c3\u03b9\u03ac\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9 \u03bc\u03b7\u03c7\u03b1\u03bd\u03b9\u03ba\u03ae \u03b2\u03bb\u03ac\u03b2\u03b7, \u03ba\u03bb\u03b5\u03af\u03c3\u03b1\u03bc\u03b5 full insurance (\u03b4\u03b5\u03bd \u03ba\u03bf\u03c3\u03c4\u03af\u03b6\u03b5\u03b9 \u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03cd \u03c0\u03b1\u03c1\u03b1\u03c0\u03ac\u03bd\u03c9).<\/p>\n

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Tip: By purchasing full insurance, the rental company will charge a smaller amount from your card than if you purchase a lower-value package. Also, this way you won't have to pay out of pocket in case of damage. Oh, and a prerequisite for all of this is to have a credit card!<\/p>\n

ESTA<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Those who have traveled to America in the past remember the tedious process of obtaining a Visa. Now that has changed and to enter the USA as a tourist you need an ESTA. You enter the site website<\/a> and within a few minutes and with a fee of approximately 21 euros you are ready to travel. A prerequisite is that you have a valid passport that does not expire within the next 4 months.<\/p>\n

Travel Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

The essentials. We hope you won\u2019t have to use this, but you will do it either way. For more details, check out what we\u2019ve written here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sunset just outside Las Vegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to choose what to see<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

This is something purely subjective. Do you like landscapes or museums? Do you want to do some activity there? Do you like gastronomic tourism? We wanted to do a combination of all of the above. Two very good apps to see what each area has to offer are TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet and Visit a City. Once you have decided what you want to see, book tickets to museums and other activities in advance so you don't waste time in lines (often everything is cheaper online).<\/p>\n

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In a traffic jam in downtown Los Angeles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Residence<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

When everything fell into place, our program was structured as follows: 4 nights in Los Angeles<\/em><\/a> with accommodation in Hollywood, 1 night in San Diego<\/em><\/a>, 2 nights at Las Vegas<\/em><\/a> and another 2 nights in\u00a0Venice beach<\/em><\/a>The accommodation was booked through Airbnb as hotels were priced high due to the holidays and the houses we would stay in were in ideal locations and quite luxurious.<\/p>\n

Tip: Choose to stay close to the areas with the sights you want to see to save time on transportation.<\/p>\n

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What you need to know about driving in the USA<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Gasoline is quite economical.<\/p>\n

\u2013 The traffic lights are located after intersections. It will seem strange at first, but you get used to it.<\/p>\n

\u2013 It's very rare to find a rental car with a manual transmission. An automatic is even more relaxing and you'll get used to it right away. The big difference is that when you stop at a traffic light, you won't have to take your foot off the brake!<\/p>\n

\u2013 Pay attention to the speed limits. Obey them to avoid getting into trouble.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Honking horns, flashing lights and continuous overtaking from the right and left (the so-called wave) are punished.<\/p>\n

\u2013 If you are in the left lane and going the speed limit, you are not obligated to turn right to let someone coming from behind you pass you. They will wait patiently until you decide to change lanes.<\/p>\n

\u2013 It is not necessary to get an international driver's license. In many states they accept the new type of license from our country. With an email to the rental company or a search in the Department of Transportation of the state you will travel to you will be sure.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Traffic jams on highways and in cities are common during rush hour. Try to avoid them or be patient.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Route 66 is the ultimate road trip in the U.S. It's certainly very difficult to cross it in its entirety, but try to do at least a small part of it. It's worth it!<\/p>\n

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The historic Route 66<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What else will you need? <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Maps. Download at least 2 apps on your phone (that will work offline)<\/p>\n

\u2013 Small pharmacy. Put the essentials inside after you have spoken to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Personal items. Baby wipes, hand sanitizer. You will definitely need them!<\/p>\n

\u2013 Car charger, mobile phone case \u2013 stand.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Get yourself a yes<\/a> to have data everywhere.<\/p>\n

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Closing<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

A road trip in America is an experience like no other! You really have to experience it to understand that it is unlike any other trip. However, it requires good organization and, above all, good company! The sequel here<\/strong><\/a>…..<\/p>\n

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