Most people never really get the chance to head out on the open road and experience America through its gas stations, rest stops and seedy motels. While this may not sound incredibly appealing, it can actually be a pretty great time if you can just let loose and enjoy it. But if you really want to have an amazing time, you’ve got to do a little planning before you pack up your RV or jump on the back of a motorcycle. If you’re trying to plan the perfect road trip, but you feel a little lost, you’re in luck because I have a list of tips and suggestions that are sure to make it a memorable trip.

1. The first thing you need to do is plan out where you want to go. You don’t have to make your list of placed incredibly detailed, but a least write down a list of states that you want to visit, so that you will be able to easily map out your trip.