Today I am going to bring up a common argument in the traveling world-- means of transportation. Sure, once you reach your destination you are in your personal paradise bubble, but isn't traveling half the battle? Especially for long journeys. Many families/ travelers argue over whether they will drive or fly and they list several advantages to both. I want to discuss (cough *rant) my opinion on this topic. Before I do this, I should list the pros and cons of both that are commonly fought over.
Driving
- Bonding
- Cheaper
- Pit-stops
- Wear and tear on car
- Time
- Don't need to rent a car
Flying
- Fast
- Easy
- Can be expensive
- Boring
- Can be scary/uncomfortable
Let the ranting begin...
I don't know about all of you, but I definitely can NOT see the appeal in driving. Unless you have a big, comfortable RV meant for exploring the country, why would you want to spend hour upon hour in a cramped car? Yes, a plane isn't the Ritz Carlton either, but at least it is a short ride! Some people enjoy the bonding experience of driving, but isn't that what taking a vacation is for? I would personally rather bond over room service and the beach than McDonald's and my baby brother crying in the back seat.
The most common argument for driving to a vacation destination is... take a guess...MONEY! People think they are saving a lot money if they drive, but this is not necessarily true. I mean heellllloooo??? Take a look at the nearest gas station, and then tell me if you feel like driving is the economic choice. Besides the gas money, the wear and tear of the car is really not worth the plane ticket "savings". For example, I live in San Diego. If I wanted to drive to Texas, (I am being generous here. Texas is only half way across the country!) using the average gas price per gallon in America, it would still cost me several hundred dollars. This is about the same price as a plane ticket. Now add this to the price of car damage and repair plus the price of several days worth of fast-food. Happy Meals aren't cheap nowadays!
People must really love their families if they think the idea of spending a few days constantly within 5 feet of them sounds fun. Although it could possibly be a "bonding experience," the more likely scenario is that everyone becomes sick of each other before the vacation even begins, which is now way shorter because you'd spend half of the trip diving.
Taking a plane is fast, easy, and affordable, just make sure to buy your ticket far in advance for the best deals! Scared of flying? Take a pill to calm down and take a nap, or just think "deep breaths." This has always been a problem for me because I am very claustrophobic; the thought of being stuck with over 100 other people in a metal cylinder thousands of feet off the ground freaks me out. But if I'm claustrophobic there, I can't even imagine the car ride.
Just take my advice and never drive! It's expensive, annoying, crowded, and takes forever.
This does not look like my cup of tea!
That's all for today Bloggers! Thanks for listening(:
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