Desperate Road Trippers Saved by…Instagram?

Outside Podcast

Sports, Wilderness

4.4 • 2.1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2021

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Here’s the often forgotten truth about road trips: the best moments are usually when everything goes sideways. We might dream of cruising open roads, rolling into authentic eateries, and blissing out to the perfect playlist, yet the magical experiences that really stick with us tend to involve blown head gaskets and getting very, very lost. More often than not, we depend on strangers to save our adventure from total disaster. But for the modern nomad, reaching out for help can be very different from flagging down a passing car or knocking on the door of a rural farmhouse. In this kickoff episode of a four-part road-trips special, we present two delightful case studies that show us how aid can arrive from the most unexpected places. This episode is brought to you by GoRVing. Don’t just go on a trip, go on a real vacation. To find out more about the incredible adventures waiting for you out on the road, visit gorving.com.

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0:00.0	This episode of the outside podcast is brought to you by GoRVing, which wants to help you take a real vacation.
0:08.0	Okay, dokey rule number one, only stop at gas stations so you can see from the road.
0:13.0	Rule number two, don't get angry that all the cars you just passed will now pass you during your gas stop.
0:20.0	They're not beating you, you've allowed them to win.
0:22.0	Rule number three.
0:24.0	Patty, what are you riding down over there?
0:27.0	No, hey Mac, I'm just riding down the rules to our road trip.
0:30.0	Rule three, bathroom breaks are not allowed at all.
0:33.0	Excuse me?
0:34.0	Also, to save room man, let's bring the same one person tent we used last time.
0:39.0	No, no, not happening. You won't know over me in the middle of the night, you must suffocate at me.
0:53.0	Okay, Mr. Fancy Pancy, what are we going to do then?
0:56.0	We're using da da da in RV.
0:59.0	Oh, sweet. You know, last time I was at the Grand Canyon, we packed for super hot weather and it was actually super windy and cold.
1:06.0	But my gal's parents saved our bacon when they showed up with their travel trailer.
1:11.0	You know, taking a shower and having a warm place to hang out was so great.
1:16.0	Exactly. The only rule for this road trip is that we're rolling in comfort and style.
1:21.0	RV already having a good time.
1:24.0	I was.
1:26.0	Wait, wait, wait, but Mike, you're still going to tuck me in and read me a bedtime story, right?
1:31.0	Of course I am. I'm not a monster.
1:33.0	Yes, it's a road trip.
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