Solo Cross Country Road Trip With My Dog (Florida to California) - PART 1
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Күн бұрынIn early June 2020, I decided to go on a solo cross-country road trip from Florida to California with my dog, Kuma. Driving from Tampa to Los Angeles is a total of 2,533 miles and would take 37 hours to drive. Since I was traveling solo on a long road trip with a dog, I had to do some careful and detailed planning with this road trip itinerary.
Part 1 of this road trip includes my first two stops: Pensacola, Florida and Houston, Texas. Take a ride along with me and get information on some great exits along Interstate 10 including Busy Bee's in Florida, Whataburger in Louisiana and Buc-ee's in Texas.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:50 Stops on the road trip
3:06 Whataburger obsession
3:45 Busy Bee info
4:59 Busy Bee exit
6:56 Day 2 - Pensacola to Houston
9:27 Exit 101 Louisiana - Whataburger
11:39 Last exit of the day in Texas at Flying J
12:35 Houston
13:23 Home2 Suites Houston Energy Corridor
13:59 Buc-ee's
17:55 Trying Buc-ee's food
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ROAD TRIP Part 3 (Fort Stockton to Tucson): • Solo Cross Country Roa...
ROAD TRIP Part 4 (Tucson to Los Angeles): • Solo Cross Country Roa...
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@BrownBlasian 3 жыл бұрын
Doing this tomorrow omg so nervous starting from Orlando Florida to LA
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
So excited for you!! Have a good time and safe travels!
@BrownBlasian 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets Thank you!
@Pikachu18252 3 жыл бұрын
How long did it took?
@ansleydavis6320 3 жыл бұрын
How did it go?! Thinking about doing the drive from LA to Jacksonville for the holidays with my dog
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
@@ansleydavis6320 Awesome! As long as your dog is good in the car, I think you'll do great on the drive :)
@kjhuang 3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel through this video! I love doing road trips and hearing about/watching other people's road trips. I love your attention to detail and how you included information on your itinerary and each of your stops! In December 2020 I did basically the western half of this road trip, from Austin, Texas to Irvine, California. I did it totally solo - not even with a dog haha. Unfortunately I didn't really have the time or energy to do stops. I'm looking forward to watching the videos for the rest of this trip!
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Kenneth! Welcome to our channel :) And thank you so much for your compliments! We still haven't stopped by Austin yet, but I hear so many good things about that city.
@kjhuang 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets I just love Austin!!! Hope you get to go there one day!
@moekhan819 3 жыл бұрын
Hey sweetheart this was a really cool video. I’ve done NY to FL and back and just recently did NY to LA and back all solo. The best thing I ever did seriously. I can’t wait to do it again.
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Solo road trips are the best!! I just recently did it again and loved it. Hope you'll get to do your road trip again soon!
@ronniebong9000 2 жыл бұрын
Truly enjoy your video. It’s how you narrate it
@travelpockets 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That really means a lot😊
@TheCarolinaNomad 2 жыл бұрын
Your video series has been very useful in planning my next roadtrip. Very educational and interesting to watch.
@travelpockets 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Carolina! So glad to hear that it's helping you for your road trip. Safe travels!
@TheCarolinaNomad 2 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets have you considered a video on how to prepare your vehicle for a long distance road trip? Just curious...
@travelpockets 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarolinaNomad That's a good one! I will put that on my to-do list for next time :)
@jonathanmiller4336 3 жыл бұрын
OMG I’m doing this...from philly to Yellowstone National Park....with my Yorkie...you really inspired me more...BTW I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I'm so happy to hear that you're doing this with your fur buddy too! You guys are going to have so much fun. Wish we could have made it to Yellowstone too! What an awesome trip you have ahead of you :)
@kmeej1016 4 жыл бұрын
Love this! So happy I got to see you. Love Busy Bee gas station. That’s our favorite stop to use the bathroom and to get snacks and food. ❤️can’t wait to watch pt 2
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
So happy I got to see you too!! It was so great catching up - even if it was for one night and I had slight hangover the next day😂 Busy Bee is still my favorite gas station❤
@Tomjr222 3 жыл бұрын
great trip, i enjoyed the ride with you, Bee on the Busy bee sign lol, Dog wants people food, I felt bad for her (dog) went back to eat more but there was nothing in the dish.👍
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for enjoying the journey with me! Hahaha my dog is a little piggie so basically swallows her food and forgets where it went ;)
@oliverjh1281 4 жыл бұрын
Great video I love a road trip , that looked awesome can’t wait for part 2 👏👏👍
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Oliver! Part 2 coming soon😀🙌
@crapiefoods432 3 жыл бұрын
Traveling Robert is the channel for you my freind
@irenekim287 4 жыл бұрын
I loved riding along with you. Haha. Kuma is so adorable and well-behaved! ❤️ We just took a road trip to TX and I wish I had watched this before we left. I missed out on Buccee’s and Whataburger. Oh, well. Maybe next time.
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Aww, thank you! Kuma was the best road trip partner I could have asked for!! You'll def need to check out Buc-ee's next time just for it being so huge!
@sammyblade514 4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to Part 2!
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Coming soon, I promise!
@auroranite 3 жыл бұрын
Wanted to see the burger at Whataburger. Good cruise and glad you did it!
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Awww, sorry you didn't get to see the burger. I'm all about those chicken strips and gravy😁
@monicaharrison7795 3 жыл бұрын
You just made this so easy for me ❤️ thank you
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear this! Have a safe trip💕🚗
@monicaharrison7795 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets definitely looking forward to it 🙌🏽❤️
@angelaleehealwithcompassio6525 3 жыл бұрын
We are doing this thing this week. Sooooo excited!!!!! We are staying in Sedona AZ before we finish in LA Cali ❤ 🌵 🌞 🌴
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Super excited for you!! You're going to have such a wonderful time and Sedona is BEAUTIFUL. Enjoy every moment and safe travels!
@jonina92 4 жыл бұрын
I love road tripping videos. It looks even better taking poochie along! Can you please do a road trip packing video please?
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
I was so glad my dog was with me on this road trip. Made it so much better!! That's such a great idea about the packing video! I will try and work on that😀
@TravelShades 4 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the ride with you. You r driving very fast.
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sudhirr!! There were some parts I drove fast for sure😁
@EK3K 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, what a fun road tripping video! Can’t wait for Part 2. You’re motivating me to do one of my own. Love seeing Kuma~ 🥰 btw where did you get your sunglasses? 😎
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You should totally do a road trip on your own. It's so much fun!! I got my sunglasses years ago at Lenscrafters - they're prescription sunglasses :)
@michaelturano7522 3 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video and others ... This one you drove through my hometown Lake Charles Louisiana... And to see that you and Kuma stopped at several places I have stopped at along i-10 thru Texas especially and New Mexico and Arizona.. Makes me long for my next road trip westbound...
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for following along! Watching my own videos makes me long to go on a road trip again, so I know what you mean!
@michaelturano7522 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets Hey a tip next time u travel coast to coast on I 10 When u approach Lake Charles Louisiana take the 210 bypass.. The I 10 bridge is rated worst in the nation.. It needs to be replaced.. The bypass is a Lil more scenic and takes u by our 2 elite casinos and over the 210 bypass bridge.. More stable 😁
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
@@michaelturano7522 Good to know. Thanks!!
@michaelturano7522 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets check out Tim +Fin's site.. And their video RVing across the southwest season 2 southwest..
@zx6tr82 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video I did that for 14 years with my pup driving truck thay make the trip fun the last 7 with out him haven't been so good
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, 14 years with your best friend definitely sound like a fun time. I'm sorry you don't have him anymore. I hope you find a new best friend you can travel with again💕
@jeanettesmith765 Жыл бұрын
Houston is the nation's 4th largest city. That is probably why it seemed so big.
@travelpockets Жыл бұрын
I got used to driving through Houston. I’m still scared of driving through San Antonio tho😅
@jeanettesmith765 Жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets I agree with you about San Antonio!
@michaelturano7522 3 жыл бұрын
Next time yall drive thru west Texas.. Head south out of Fort Stockton or Balmareah towards Ft Davis Alpine Marfa Marathon Terlingua and Lajitas All either close or fairly close to Big Bend National park and Big Bend Ranch State Park... You wont regret the detour south.. Plenty of places to stay...
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I really want to visit Big Bend National Park next time. Looks so beautiful there.
@michaelturano7522 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets your welcome... Ive been in that area like 8 times.. Keeps calling me back... Oh I m watching u and ur sister on road trip in Sedona and now Utah... Ive been there too...
@dakotagarrett718 3 жыл бұрын
I litterally live abt 14 miles from the fla caverns and i have family in plant city so and my dad nust recently moved abt 20 mins from busy bee so we go there alot!!
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Haha yay! That's awesome!! Busy Bee is the absolute best :)
@setiabudhysetiawan4391 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@Neurodivergent_Nat 3 жыл бұрын
So cool and it’s so much fun bringing your dog with you!! What camera do you use for recording the interstate and also you talking?
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Bringing my dog with me is the best part :) I talk more in detail about my road trip vlog set up here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jsuRp7JevZatl4E.html
@robertcornelius8323 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely been wanting to go on a roadtrip since i didnt get to do anything last year. Im thinking about a roundtrip from San Diego to Florida. How was it driving solo. Ill most likely be going solo. Any tips, recommendation for me. Mayb ill vlog along the way, but will see.
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I loved driving solo cross-country. It's kinda therapeutic for me. Some tips - break it up into 7-9 hours a day, bring lots of water and snacks, download some podcasts, research hotels, and have a great time! :)
@mikecoldman2837 4 жыл бұрын
you have the seat belt in the lower position, raise it up, the closer the neck it sits the safer it is, if you have it too low then the risk is that it slides off your shoulder during an accident, and then it can hurt you instead
@travelpockets 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up! I'll try to look out for that next time.
@RachellBelle 3 жыл бұрын
My best friend and I are planning this! How many border patrol checkpoints are there?
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!! So excited for you guys. I believe I went through 2 border patrol checkpoints. One in New Mexico and the other in California.
@glenmay7479 2 жыл бұрын
Hiya ! Great video .. I've got to ask you sinse you live in Florida .. How did you get used to the funky tasting water ... Sulfur water ... It's driving me crazy.. lol .. Yes I always have bottled water on hand, but sometimes you'll get a tea or soda from a restaurant and its got the funk ... 😬😐
@travelpockets 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Haha yeah, I never drink the water in Florida. Always bottled water or filtered water. I rarely drink soda or tea, so I never knew that they tasted weird too.
@kodak613 Жыл бұрын
Planning to make the same trip. May I ask if there's any toll along the way? I have sunpass pro. What else is. needed?
@travelpockets Жыл бұрын
There were no tolls along the way. Safe travels!
@raelopez1379 3 жыл бұрын
hi! do you know if they ask for the records of shots of the pet like at the checkpoint?. I’m taking my dog to Florida from Texas this Wednesday coming up .
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Nope, they don't ask for record of shots. Have a safe and fun trip!
@dainfamous2789 3 жыл бұрын
Going to be making this drive down from Orlando to california, How can i get the itinerary you made 🥴🥴 Im super nervous and will be doing this long of a drive for the first time with my wife and dog. My wife doesn’t drive. And I’ve never driven more than 4 hours at a time. Help advice I would love to go the route you went considering when you explained it it seemed so easy
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Here's the itinerary in more detail: www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/ultimate-guide-to-a-solo-cross-country-road-trip-with-your-dog Hope that helps you out. Drive safe and let me know if you have any other questions about the road trip :) You're going to do great!
@dainfamous2789 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets thank you so much ☺️☺️☺️
@callieandlucky9670 3 жыл бұрын
I’m nervous to make a 10 hour road trip with my one year old puppy 🦴 🐶
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
A 10-hour road trip with a puppy will be a little more tough, but if you take enough breaks in between, I think it'll be fine :) Make sure to take your pup out for some exercise and fun before you start the road trip.
@callieandlucky9670 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets thanks for the tips I definitely will!
@victoriaavila0406 3 жыл бұрын
Shoot about to do this from Sarasota to San Diego any advice??
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
So excited for you!! Download a bunch of podcasts and good music. Podcast series always makes the time go by fast :) Drive about 8-9 hours each day. Bring lots of water to stay hydrated. Download the iExit app - it gives you all the info at each exit on the interstate. And have fun!!❤
@victoriaavila0406 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets You are wonderful!
@marinacam 2 жыл бұрын
What did you do with your dog when you went into restrooms, restaurants, etc?
@travelpockets 2 жыл бұрын
I parked in a shady area and ran into use the restroom. It was never too long. For restaurants, I usually did takeout through drive thru or left her in the hotel room while I picked up something to eat.
@marinacam 2 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets Thank you!
@maxevo2.046 3 жыл бұрын
She reminds me of my Aunts shark mask.
@franciscoh2148 3 жыл бұрын
I'm about to do california to west Virginia and i have a pitbull... I'm scared of the bsl laws around the east . any advice ?
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, I didn't even know what BSL laws were until I Googled it just now. So sorry that you have to worry about that in some of the states :( I'm not sure which counties specifically ban pitbulls, but I would definitely try to skip those counties if at all possible. Try calling hotels to make sure they accept pit bulls as well.
@franciscoh2148 3 жыл бұрын
@@travelpockets almost nobody knows about this. but im going with the rv as well... so its practically impossible to avoid either 1 or 2 states with some kind of BSL.. it sucks
@judyannkiwi 3 жыл бұрын
This was months ago glad u decided to go still crazy w mask 😷 situation
@mrboosl 3 жыл бұрын
What do you drive?
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
2018 Ford Escape. I love this car!
@RijalFahmiMohamadi 4 жыл бұрын
siapa lagi yang suka nonton vlog ini? :D
@AlexUAE 3 жыл бұрын
Amaiziiiiing, well done, great channel, Love to travel as well, keep up the good work 🏖🏖🏖 🌏🌎🌍 🗻🌋⛰
@travelpockets 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Happy to hear that you are traveling as well😊
@josephsalazar2456 2 жыл бұрын
Hi mam❤❤❤
@alhakeemalfarsi 3 жыл бұрын
do you like to have partner in your flog
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