solo cross-country road trip // driving alone from los angeles to atlanta

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  • Опубліковано 2 гру 2024
  • just crossing off one of my bucket list items ✨
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  • @JoeZoll
    @JoeZoll 8 місяців тому +12

    I do a similar affirmation / prayer before my drives too ❤
    Awesome video Kait!

  • @dreamcometrue6708
    @dreamcometrue6708 Рік тому +16

    This was a pleasure to watch. You seemed so relaxed about it all.🧘🏽‍♀️ Definitely helped to lessen my mild anxiety as I contemplate my first cross country drive as a female solo traveler. I’m glad you made it safely.🙏🏽 Great music too!🎶

    • @Madiwasborn
      @Madiwasborn 8 місяців тому

      How was your drive?

    • @dreamcometrue6708
      @dreamcometrue6708 8 місяців тому +5

      @@Madiwasborn It was amazing! I didn’t stop and do any sightseeing or anything, but it felt good to do something that I hadn’t done before all while in the pleasure of my own company.☺️ I gave myself plenty of time (only did about 6 hours each day). It took me one week to get from MA to TX. It went sooo smoothly. I packed just the right amount of food and I came in under budget for gas and hotels. (I considered doing the whole ‘sleep in your car’ thing, but I honestly had no space because my car was jam packed with all of my stuff. Besides, it was still very cold outside as well.)
      Overall, I’m so glad I did it! It gave me lots of confidence. I would definitely do it again! Are you considering a long drive somewhere?

  • @Demetriana
    @Demetriana 8 місяців тому +7

    my first rode trip for 12 hours i wasn’t scared for , but after a man followed me to my car and tried to get in, im so scared to do it again next month. Im not scared to drive , its gettin out to use the bathroom at rest stops / gas stations that bother me

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow. Yeah, you definitely have to be careful when traveling alone and stay aware of your surroundings. Glad you made it through that situation okay!

    • @debrad5783
      @debrad5783 5 місяців тому +3

      That is scary. I have heard that getting out to use the bathroom at grocery stores and such is a little safer.

    • @SincereNolan-sz9dp
      @SincereNolan-sz9dp 3 місяці тому +2

      Hey!!! Make sure to always bring a pocket knife or something with you and try to get out and stop at bigger grocery stores to use the bathroom or a place with a lot of people, I don’t want that to ever ruin your trips though ❤❤

  • @sonofagunn
    @sonofagunn Місяць тому +1

    I am driving from Atlanta to Los Angeles and this was a pleasure to watch as your perspective and attitude encouraged me to relax and trust the journey. Thank You

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  Місяць тому

      You got this! Safe travels! 🫶🏾

  • @teea9078
    @teea9078 Рік тому +4

    I did this drive 2, years ago. Such a great experience. Thank you for sharing.

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  Рік тому

      it really is, glad I did it. Thanks for watching!

  • @jeyjohnson3246
    @jeyjohnson3246 Рік тому +5

    Loved the vlog, can’t wait for more. And can’t wait for the update about your life in Phoenix and your work there 👍🏾

  • @diplomacy2000
    @diplomacy2000 Рік тому +5

    I did LA to the DMV a couple years ago. You seem like a nice lady. glad you had fun.

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  Рік тому

      thank you!

    • @Curlydann
      @Curlydann 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m about to do that drive in reverse. How was your experience?

    • @diplomacy2000
      @diplomacy2000 3 місяці тому

      @@Curlydann I ended up doing a 23 hour stretch between OK and DC area through Appalachia which wasn't fun. But overall it was amazing. I may do it again, this time taking route 50 all the way. "America's Lonliest Road." Need to find a beautiful girl to copilot.

  • @beezie687
    @beezie687 6 місяців тому +1

    Currently doing a cross country trip from Columbus, OH to Los Angeles, CA. Currently in Des Moines, IA. Got 4 more driving days left. Thankfully, this is only a one way drive for me.

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  5 місяців тому

      Nice! Hope you enjoyed the journey! (:

  • @kamoradavenport9413
    @kamoradavenport9413 3 місяці тому

    Hi Kaitlyn, this has been a great video. I loved watching.

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🫶🏾

  • @Kenyahs_Mommy
    @Kenyahs_Mommy 7 місяців тому

    This is beautiful. My husband and I drive from San Diego, CA to South Carolina twice, and I absolutely loved the drive. We did it in 2.5 days. We stopped in Dallas; Texas is our halfway mark lol.

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  7 місяців тому

      I love the scenery on the drive. So much beauty to take in.

    • @calivalladolid
      @calivalladolid 3 місяці тому

      Half way mark was 20 hours? I-40 East? Amarillo?

  • @curtisdavis8594
    @curtisdavis8594 Рік тому +3

    😂...for dev roles, I have driven NJ to California....and California back to Alabama... Yes, the mountains and everything are nice going thru New Mexico... Arizona nice place in February/May.. good luck!

  • @debrad5783
    @debrad5783 5 місяців тому

    Nice video. I'm going to Texas to visit family and on the fence about flying vs driving. It's only about a 12 hour drive but I'd be doing it alone in one day. Flying would be about a 5-6 hour trip because it's still a 2+ hour drive from DFW to their house.

  • @TheApothecary_
    @TheApothecary_ 5 місяців тому

    Inspiring and music on point !

  • @quentincrockett9774
    @quentincrockett9774 9 місяців тому +1

    Great taste in music

  • @SmellyBones
    @SmellyBones 5 місяців тому

    I'm watching this in a road-themed double feature with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.

  • @IAMHEATHER.C
    @IAMHEATHER.C 6 місяців тому

    The chicken head while sitting down with a slight butt wiggle!!! I was smiling looking at this. Love the energy!❤

  • @VickieCorley-v5g
    @VickieCorley-v5g 4 місяці тому

    Where did you stay in Memphis? Driving next week and need a safe place to park my Uhaul with a car trailer.

  • @Cro55xFaded
    @Cro55xFaded Рік тому

    How long did it take

  • @LovePatience32
    @LovePatience32 6 місяців тому

    Very nice video, how do you get music on your videos?

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  6 місяців тому

      I used epidemic sound for this video (:

  • @LogisticsP.R.-ut9du
    @LogisticsP.R.-ut9du 4 місяці тому

    Lawd my trip is 11 hours and I don't want to even drive 4 hours. LOL How do you overcome anxiety while driving long distance?

    • @childlikekait
      @childlikekait  3 місяці тому

      I don’t get anxious while driving. It’s quite relaxing for me. I enjoy it! But if I had to offer some recommendations, I’d say to get your favorite playlist or radio going. If there’s a particular podcast you enjoy listening to, play that. I even occasionally listen to sermons. And my friends tend to call and check on me when they know I’m traveling, so good conversation. (:

  • @Ty-tn5uh
    @Ty-tn5uh Рік тому +1

    👏🏾👏🏾