Ava shares road trip essential tips and a detailed itinerary for an unforgettable journey across the Western United States. The host recounts her recent 10-day summer adventure with her mom, starting from Minneapolis and ending in Los Angeles with a mix of practical advice and personal anecdotes. Ava covers road trip planning essentials, including creating a flexible itinerary, packing tips, safety measures and how to enhance your road trip experience (make it fun, please). 

She also shares a destination-by-destination breakdown of the itinerary, featuring stops in Santa Fe, Palm Springs, and L.A. with highlights from each location including hotel recommendations, must-visit attractions, and foodie spots that matched the overall vibe of the trip. Spoiler: All of the destinations were Ava’s Mom approved. 

Whether you're planning your own road trip or currently dreaming of one, this episode is packed with valuable tips, entertaining stories, and inspiration for your next adventure. Get in bixches, we’re going on a road trip!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:42 Road trip essential tips

04:47 Planning and preparation

15:08 Driving safety tips

24:15 Enhancing the experience

29:51 Choosing your itinerary

31:00 Western U.S. 10-day itinerary 

31:42 Leg 1: Minneapolis, Minnesota to Wichita, Kansas (glimpse of middle America)

35:39 Leg 2: Wichita to Santa Fe, New Mexico (the fun begins)

43:22 Leg 3: Santa Fe to Palm Springs, California (hot and heated)

54:04 Leg 4: Palm Springs to Los Angeles, California (easy breezy)

1:01:54 Final road trip considerations 

Episode Resources:

Hotel St. Francis Santa Fe

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Paloma Restaurant

Esquina Pizza

Arrive Palm Springs

The Heyday

Bar Cecil

Market Market

Silver Lake Pool & Inn

Griffith Observatory

L & E Oyster Bar

Little Dom’s

Erewhon

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