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

just crossing off one of my bucket list items ✨
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[@dreamcometrue6708]

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!🎶

[@dbzman19]

How was your drive?

[@dreamcometrue6708]

@@dbzman19 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?

[@JoeZoll]

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

[@childlikekait]

Thank you!

[@Demetriana]

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]

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]

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

[@SincereNolan-sz9dp]

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 ❤❤

[@teea9078]

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

[@childlikekait]

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

[@jeyjohnson3246]

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

[@childlikekait]

coming soon (:

[@diplomacy2000]

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

[@childlikekait]

thank you!

[@Curlydann]

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

[@diplomacy2000]

@@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.

[@kamoradavenport9413]

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

[@childlikekait]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! 🫶🏾

[@beezie687]

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]

Nice! Hope you enjoyed the journey! (:

[@Kenyahs_Mommy]

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]

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

[@calivalladolid]

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

[@curtisdavis8594]

😂...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!

[@childlikekait]

Wow! They’ve had you all over!

[@debrad5783]

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.

[@SmellyBones]

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

[@quentincrockett9774]

Great taste in music

[@IAMHEATHER.C]

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

[@childlikekait]

😂😂🫶🏾

[@user-fp3cc8uz4t]

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

[@childlikekait]

I stayed at a hotel in Arlington.

[@TheApothecary_]

Inspiring and music on point !

[@childlikekait]

Thanks for watching!

[@LogisticsP.R.-ut9du]

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]

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. (:

[@BethKnox32]

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

[@childlikekait]

I used epidemic sound for this video (:

[@Cro55xFaded]

How long did it take

[@Ty-tn5uh]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@Ty-tn5uh]

Loved the vlog!

[@childlikekait]

thank you! 🫶🏾