Taking the road less traveled
Take a long road trip instead of the plane? There is so much for you when you take a road trip: you see the sights and meet new people, unlike the plane sailing through the clouds where there is nothing to keep you entertained except movie reruns and airline food. You’ll miss your hip flask and drinks from the pub just to fall asleep on a long, boring flight.
There’s more excitement in road trips
Taking a road trip that lasts hours or even a few days can be exhausting, especially if you’re the one driving. The only consolation is the drinks at your fingertips, your hip flask or cooler by your side. But there’s more to the road trip than sipping a beer when you want to watch the sun go down during those cross-country road trips from the US to Canada.
One of the interesting road trips you can plan is the trip from Maine to Quebec. There are scenic views along the way, which you will miss on a normal jet flight. One is the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway, which was the route of ancient travellers.
The US segment (Rt 201) is a winding road that skirts the Kennebec River, Dead River, and Lake Wyman. You have one day to enjoy the scenic drive, something you will never experience if you don’t hit the road again. Along this route, there are several recreational spots where you can stop for a drink or two.
By the way
The next stop would be Catarunk in Maine, where you can head to the famous Appalachian Trail. To enjoy the experience, put your foot on the trail and walk along the path and enjoy the panoramic views and breathe in the fresh air. The experience is simply exhilarating and connects you with the past and with Mother Nature.
Other places that can fill your travel journal are the picturesque towns of Solon and Bingham and the charm of Moxie Falls. In summer join the deep row for river rafting trips from Jackman to Moose River and in winter have fun snowmobiling in powder snow. If you’re not the type for physically strenuous activities, you can sit back and relax and take pictures of the surroundings.
Other paths to take
If you’re planning a summer getaway to do something off the beaten path, here are some other trails to try:
* The Silk Road in China
* Machu Picchu Lost Inca World Trail
* Georgian Caucasus in Tbilisi between Turkey and Russia
* Walk through the Swiss villages
* Route from China to Kazakhstan
* The Route to Olympus traveled by ancient athletes
With air travel usurping road travel, people are missing out on the wonders of the ancient road. For your next adventure, you can start in your own backyard before taking on the world. But like any trip abroad, prepare your travel documents and get your vaccinations in advance within the prescribed period.
Walking the road less traveled will take you to places where the medieval collides with the modern. Nothing can describe the satisfaction you will get from the experience. How about experiencing the life of a nomad in the deserts of the Sahara? Or savoring the thrill of the hunter in the wilds of Africa? Or enjoy the benign security of the Fijian metropolis? Whichever he chooses, the roads less traveled will give you the experience of a lifetime from him.