This is so helpful. I'll be noving from the SF Bay Area to Tampa en Feb 2022. I'll probably do the same route and add 1 more day by making the first stop in the LA area. Great video.
Thank you so much! You have an even further drive, so it totally makes sense to add a day in LA. Hope you have wonderful time on your drive and safe travels!!
I just gotta say, I've been rewatching all the road trip videos for at least 6 months now. I literally saved the entire playlist. It's so relaxing and immersive to watch. I like to imagine myself on the road trips with my imaginary doh Kuma 😂. I hope you're able to make more either solo or road trip videos with your sister. Your videos have been a real escape from stressful reality for me ❤️ thank you.
Wow, thank you so much for this! So happy to hear that you're enjoying our road trip videos. Sorry to hear that you have a stressful reality - I hope that changes for you! I've got one more solo road trip coming up this year, so stay tuned!
I enjoy watching all your videos. Kumar (I hope I said it right) is soooo cute. Seriously just adorable. My favorite part was when she was by the kitchen door in the bed & breakfast. Lol!!
Aww thank you so much!💕 Kuma (without the "r"😉) is definitely a character. That kitchen door scene was my favorite part too!😂 She just loves food so much.
Ahhhh 💕 I wanted to wait until my final destination to comment on this but I can’t wait lol. Thank you for this video. I am right now at La Quinta Ft Stockton - watching this has made my trip to FL smooth.
Your dog always barks when you're coming to a stop, hahah. I love these videos of yours. I'm going to do a road trip with my dog this Summer, from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Portugal, I'm looking forward to it and your videos are making me feel more confident!
LOL yup, she gets so excited every time we're about to stop somewhere. That's about the only time she barks in the car :) I'm so excited for your trip with your dog this summer!! How exciting! And you're going to some amazing places too. Have the best time!
Hi there ! Awesome video !! Thank you for doing such a great job. I'm planning on taking the same drive only ending in Sarasota for a big move. I'll be taking my "cats" .... I hope they will be comfortable .. What time of the year do you recommend doing that drive, I saw that you hit some fog.. Fog is kind of scary .. Lol .. Your doggie sure is cute.
Hi Glen! Thank you so much for your lovely comment💕 So excited for your big drive coming up! I would say May or September is a great time to go because the weather in general is great and you get more daylight hours. The fog happens sometimes in the early mornings. It usually passes by quickly, so you should be okay if you come across any.
I have been getting my road trip fix by watching your videos haha. Any time I've driven through Houston or Dallas on road trips it's always super stressful.
OMG so you totally understand why I stress so much LOL! I still say San Antonio is the worst to drive through. I'm so happy to hear that you're getting your road trip fix :)
I'm glad you took some time to explore Fort Stockton and Mobile this time! I want to do the same. When I did my road trip and stopped in Fort Stockton, I didn't have time to do anything there; the only place I went to there was a Walmart. 😄 Thank you for the info on where to go! I take it you're staying on I-10 through downtown San Antonio on these trips. If you want to bypass downtown, you can take Loop 1604; the northern portion passes north of downtown and connects to I-10 on the other side. Same goes for using I-610 to bypass downtown Houston.
Haha yeah, since this was my second time in Fort Stockton, I wanted to do a little exploring. I hope to check out a couple more sites the next time I'm there :) Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this info on bypassing downtown San Antonio and Houston!! Definitely doing that on my next road trip.
I’m glad to have found your video… we’re going on a road trip from LA to Tennessee in January with our dog (aussie). i’m not sure if we’ll be taking almost the same route that you took but i’m hoping there won’t be snow in the road and have a smooth drive like yours.
So happy you found my video too! The I-10 route usually doesn't have any snow, but a week before I went on this road trip, Texas had a freak snowstorm. Luckily, it all melted away by the time I passed through. I would just make sure to check the weather forecast before you go😃
Thank you for your dog friendly roadtrip videos! We are fixing to take our super senior dog on a roadtrip next month! What are the inspection stations looking for? It DOES seem nerve-racking!
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that it's helping fellow dog owners and travelers. I have no idea what the inspection stations are looking for, but they always just wave me by... I guess it's to stop any suspicious cars they're on the lookout for? Have a fun and safe trip with your pup!
Really love your videos. Would you mind sharing what you used to record and edit it? Is it an app? Thank you so much. I will be doing ca to Jacksonville with my dogs in May. Have you driven in May ?
Thank you so much!💕 I used GoPros to shoot everything and I have a couple of videos detailing all the equipment I used. This is the most recent one: ruclips.net/video/zaRkQJPX7bk/видео.html I use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit all my videos. And yes, May is an excellent time to drive a cross-country road trip! You and your dogs are going to have so much fun :) My first cross-country road trip was in early June: ruclips.net/video/i8gMbZDWeNc/видео.html
This is super inspiring !! I’m actually planning on moving to Florida from California . I’m planning on bringing my cat, but she hates car rides. . Is it possible to drive there in 2 days?! With one rest in between?
Oh my gosh, so excited for you!! That's a big move! I mean, it can be done in two days as long as you're okay with driving about 13-15 hours a day. It really depends on how much driving you can handle in one day. The most I can do is probably 12 hours. But everyone is different :)
@@Vinvidivici Of course! Nope, there are no toll roads on the I-10 route. Also, sorry, I was mistaken on how many hours a day you'd be driving if you're trying to make it in two days - you would have to drive about 18 hours a day (depending on where you leave from Florida), so that can be pretty tough. Here's the trip I did from Florida to California: ruclips.net/video/aMHhLK9i15E/видео.html
I would drive I 10 from Louisiana to California like I did from Louisiana to Florida. I been to whataburger in Louisiana and Texas. And they have grilled chicken sandwich and it was good.
I was so glad to find this video! I will b moving to florida, driving from northern California to sarasota and nervous about it. Going to be driving with my anxious pitty.
I'm so happy to hear that this video was helpful to you! It's part of the reason why I started filming these videos because there were a lot of people that needed advice on what it would be like to drive cross-country solo with a dog. You can do it!! Good luck and safe travels 😊
Yup it was in January and weather was great! But just be sure to check weather conditions before you leave. Once in a blue moon, there can be a freak snowstorm like that one year in Texas.
I am moving to Florida in a few days just waiting to get rid of a few more things, fam is already there and i'm driving....I am probably going to make the same stops as you this was spaced out perfectly :) Thanks for sharing !
@@travelpockets Stayed at the Amanda Rochelle room at hotel McCoy it was really comfy !! I even went to Kukai and got some Katsu curry and the spicy Cali roll 😋 Now I’m @ La Quinta, next stop Lumberton hahaha thanks !!!
I just got home and im ready to go back 😆 i love taking road trips im leaving again the end of September )) i enjoyed reno had such a great time and sight seeing lake Tahoe in the Sierra mountains so nice , hope all is well and safe travels whataburger 🍔 ahaaaaa so good. 😆
@@travelpockets you really need to see lake Tahoe on your next trip there is so many great spots there and since i stayed in reno i played 20 bucks gambling and i now have comp hotel stays so when i leave the end of September ill have 2 free nights at the silver legacy 💪 so make sure you get reward cards were ever you go on your road trips always so you get free hotels and things . i always get free rooms and free play 😆
It'll cost anywhere from $800 - $1000 depending on where you stay and how much gas prices are at the time you travel. Here's a more in-depth breakdown of costs on my first solo cross-country road trip: www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/ultimate-guide-to-a-solo-cross-country-road-trip-with-your-dog
Solo road tripping is wonderful! I enjoy it so much. It's very therapeutic and I love seeing more of America. If you're going in March, weather should be pretty good, but I would make sure to check the weather forecast before you go. I like to plan out my entire trip and book hotels ahead of time so that I know where I'll be stopping and I know for sure I'll have a place to sleep. Also make sure you get your car checked before you go so that everything is in tip-top shape before you hit the road!
@@travelpockets thanks for the tips. Shouldn't have any car problems being that she's a 2021. I'll make sure on the weather. I already looked at possible places to stay on the way.
@@broinsocali Awesome! Other than that, I like to have an emergency kit in my car and take lots of snacks and water. Oh and download plenty of music and podcasts :) I love listening to podcast series on the road because they make the time go by so much faster.
@@travelpockets Emergency Kit. I plan on getting one. When I road trip I carry a Igloo 30 quarts for my water, and it's on wheels so I can take into my room with me. As far as music. I have my phone for that, and I have all my music on a flash drive. I got a road trip to the Grand Canyon March 2022 coming up. I'll have the kit before I go there. Thanks.
Yes, I booked all of my hotels ahead of time. I had to make sure I had a place to stay with my dog. Most hotels have a very flexible cancellation policy, so if you need to cancel, it shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure you read their disclaimers :)
@@travelpockets Have you tried a Onigirazu ? You don’t have to Nigiru. It’s easy and you can put variety of ingredients which is lettuce, meats, eggs etc.
This will be my first time driving from Cali to Fl this thanksgiving! Also my first time traveling with my dog. Do hotels normally charge extra fees to bring our pets?
Oh my gosh, so excited for you!! I'm actually going on another road trip the opposite way from Florida to Cali this Thanksgiving :) Yes, hotels normally charge extra fees for pets. There are a select few that don't have fees like Kimpton. It ranges from $20 to $50 to $100. If you're taking I-10, here's a list of pet-friendly hotels I liked - www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/top-10-best-pet-friendly-hotels-along-interstate-10
On my first cross-country road trip, I stopped for gas about 12 times and it was about $200, but with gas prices now, it will be twice as much or more. Here are details on that trip: www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/ultimate-guide-to-a-solo-cross-country-road-trip-with-your-dog
Well, we probably won't be doing road trips for awhile since vaccinations are being distributed and we'll be allowed to travel internationally to some countries again :)
Thank you for this video. I'm planning to drive from Los Angeles to Tampa around December or January, this will be very helpful.
I'm so happy to hear that this video helped you out for your upcoming road trip! Enjoy your drive and safe travels💕
Wait wtf I stay in Tampa and thinking about driving to California in March . Lol
This is so helpful. I'll be noving from the SF Bay Area to Tampa en Feb 2022. I'll probably do the same route and add 1 more day by making the first stop in the LA area. Great video.
Thank you so much! You have an even further drive, so it totally makes sense to add a day in LA. Hope you have wonderful time on your drive and safe travels!!
@@travelpockets
Thank you. We're excited and thrilled to soon call Florida home. Take care
your travel videos are my comfort videos to watch for some reason lol. hope i can travel like you sometime soon, just me and my dog 🤍
That is so nice to hear!! Thank you so much💕 I hope you'll get to travel with your dog soon too because it is so much fun!😀🐶
I just gotta say, I've been rewatching all the road trip videos for at least 6 months now. I literally saved the entire playlist. It's so relaxing and immersive to watch. I like to imagine myself on the road trips with my imaginary doh Kuma 😂. I hope you're able to make more either solo or road trip videos with your sister. Your videos have been a real escape from stressful reality for me ❤️ thank you.
Wow, thank you so much for this! So happy to hear that you're enjoying our road trip videos. Sorry to hear that you have a stressful reality - I hope that changes for you! I've got one more solo road trip coming up this year, so stay tuned!
@@travelpockets Yay! Can't wait!!! ❤
I enjoy watching all your videos. Kumar (I hope I said it right) is soooo cute. Seriously just adorable. My favorite part was when she was by the kitchen door in the bed & breakfast. Lol!!
Aww thank you so much!💕 Kuma (without the "r"😉) is definitely a character. That kitchen door scene was my favorite part too!😂 She just loves food so much.
Ahhhh 💕 I wanted to wait until my final destination to comment on this but I can’t wait lol. Thank you for this video. I am right now at La Quinta Ft Stockton - watching this has made my trip to FL smooth.
I am so happy to hear that!! Hope you're enjoying your road trip and safe travels :)
Your dog always barks when you're coming to a stop, hahah. I love these videos of yours. I'm going to do a road trip with my dog this Summer, from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Portugal, I'm looking forward to it and your videos are making me feel more confident!
LOL yup, she gets so excited every time we're about to stop somewhere. That's about the only time she barks in the car :) I'm so excited for your trip with your dog this summer!! How exciting! And you're going to some amazing places too. Have the best time!
Hi there ! Awesome video !! Thank you for doing such a great job. I'm planning on taking the same drive only ending in Sarasota for a big move. I'll be taking my "cats" .... I hope they will be comfortable .. What time of the year do you recommend doing that drive, I saw that you hit some fog.. Fog is kind of scary .. Lol .. Your doggie sure is cute.
Hi Glen! Thank you so much for your lovely comment💕 So excited for your big drive coming up! I would say May or September is a great time to go because the weather in general is great and you get more daylight hours. The fog happens sometimes in the early mornings. It usually passes by quickly, so you should be okay if you come across any.
I have been getting my road trip fix by watching your videos haha. Any time I've driven through Houston or Dallas on road trips it's always super stressful.
OMG so you totally understand why I stress so much LOL! I still say San Antonio is the worst to drive through. I'm so happy to hear that you're getting your road trip fix :)
I'm glad you took some time to explore Fort Stockton and Mobile this time! I want to do the same. When I did my road trip and stopped in Fort Stockton, I didn't have time to do anything there; the only place I went to there was a Walmart. 😄 Thank you for the info on where to go!
I take it you're staying on I-10 through downtown San Antonio on these trips. If you want to bypass downtown, you can take Loop 1604; the northern portion passes north of downtown and connects to I-10 on the other side. Same goes for using I-610 to bypass downtown Houston.
Haha yeah, since this was my second time in Fort Stockton, I wanted to do a little exploring. I hope to check out a couple more sites the next time I'm there :)
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for this info on bypassing downtown San Antonio and Houston!! Definitely doing that on my next road trip.
I’m glad to have found your video… we’re going on a road trip from LA to Tennessee in January with our dog (aussie). i’m not sure if we’ll be taking almost the same route that you took but i’m hoping there won’t be snow in the road and have a smooth drive like yours.
So happy you found my video too! The I-10 route usually doesn't have any snow, but a week before I went on this road trip, Texas had a freak snowstorm. Luckily, it all melted away by the time I passed through. I would just make sure to check the weather forecast before you go😃
Thank you for your dog friendly roadtrip videos! We are fixing to take our super senior dog on a roadtrip next month! What are the inspection stations looking for? It DOES seem nerve-racking!
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that it's helping fellow dog owners and travelers. I have no idea what the inspection stations are looking for, but they always just wave me by... I guess it's to stop any suspicious cars they're on the lookout for? Have a fun and safe trip with your pup!
Really love your videos. Would you mind sharing what you used to record and edit it? Is it an app? Thank you so much. I will be doing ca to Jacksonville with my dogs in May. Have you driven in May ?
Thank you so much!💕 I used GoPros to shoot everything and I have a couple of videos detailing all the equipment I used. This is the most recent one: ruclips.net/video/zaRkQJPX7bk/видео.html
I use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit all my videos. And yes, May is an excellent time to drive a cross-country road trip! You and your dogs are going to have so much fun :) My first cross-country road trip was in early June: ruclips.net/video/i8gMbZDWeNc/видео.html
This is super inspiring !! I’m actually planning on moving to Florida from California . I’m planning on bringing my cat, but she hates car rides. . Is it possible to drive there in 2 days?! With one rest in between?
Oh my gosh, so excited for you!! That's a big move! I mean, it can be done in two days as long as you're okay with driving about 13-15 hours a day. It really depends on how much driving you can handle in one day. The most I can do is probably 12 hours. But everyone is different :)
@@travelpockets Thats Awsome !! Thank for the feedback. . . .are there alot of toll roads with the route you took?
@@Vinvidivici Of course! Nope, there are no toll roads on the I-10 route. Also, sorry, I was mistaken on how many hours a day you'd be driving if you're trying to make it in two days - you would have to drive about 18 hours a day (depending on where you leave from Florida), so that can be pretty tough. Here's the trip I did from Florida to California: ruclips.net/video/aMHhLK9i15E/видео.html
I would drive I 10 from Louisiana to California like I did from Louisiana to Florida. I been to whataburger in Louisiana and Texas. And they have grilled chicken sandwich and it was good.
I was so glad to find this video! I will b moving to florida, driving from northern California to sarasota and nervous about it. Going to be driving with my anxious pitty.
I'm so happy to hear that this video was helpful to you! It's part of the reason why I started filming these videos because there were a lot of people that needed advice on what it would be like to drive cross-country solo with a dog. You can do it!! Good luck and safe travels 😊
I’m driving solo with my dog from Los Angeles to New Hampshire on January 20th . I hope I don’t come across crazy snow ❄️
Fingers crossed you don't come across snow either. Drive safely and have a great trip!
Was this during January by chance? If so, was the driving conditions hard in terms of weather?
Yup it was in January and weather was great! But just be sure to check weather conditions before you leave. Once in a blue moon, there can be a freak snowstorm like that one year in Texas.
Great video!! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!!
Yay!! Glad it was helpful. Safe travels!
Hi there crystal❤❤❤
I am moving to Florida in a few days just waiting to get rid of a few more things, fam is already there and i'm driving....I am probably going to make the same stops as you this was spaced out perfectly :) Thanks for sharing !
Awesome! You're going to have so much fun on your drive - at least I did LOL ;) Enjoy your trip and safe travels!
@@travelpockets Stayed at the Amanda Rochelle room at hotel McCoy it was really comfy !! I even went to Kukai and got some Katsu curry and the spicy Cali roll 😋 Now I’m @ La Quinta, next stop Lumberton hahaha thanks !!!
That bed and breakfast looked amazing!
It was such a cute and unique place to stay!
I just got home and im ready to go back 😆 i love taking road trips im leaving again the end of September )) i enjoyed reno had such a great time and sight seeing lake Tahoe in the Sierra mountains so nice , hope all is well and safe travels whataburger 🍔 ahaaaaa so good. 😆
Sounds like you had an amazing road trip! I still haven't been to Lake Tahoe and dying to go!! And OMG I miss Whataburger!!!😭
@@travelpockets you really need to see lake Tahoe on your next trip there is so many great spots there and since i stayed in reno i played 20 bucks gambling and i now have comp hotel stays so when i leave the end of September ill have 2 free nights at the silver legacy 💪 so make sure you get reward cards were ever you go on your road trips always so you get free hotels and things . i always get free rooms and free play 😆
Hi
how much is the estimated budget for this trip.?
Thank you
It'll cost anywhere from $800 - $1000 depending on where you stay and how much gas prices are at the time you travel. Here's a more in-depth breakdown of costs on my first solo cross-country road trip: www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/ultimate-guide-to-a-solo-cross-country-road-trip-with-your-dog
@@travelpockets thank you.
It will be similar I'm in Orlando FL
How is solo road tripping? I want to go from Calif. to North Carolina March 2023. I'll be using hwy 40. What should I plan for?
Solo road tripping is wonderful! I enjoy it so much. It's very therapeutic and I love seeing more of America. If you're going in March, weather should be pretty good, but I would make sure to check the weather forecast before you go. I like to plan out my entire trip and book hotels ahead of time so that I know where I'll be stopping and I know for sure I'll have a place to sleep. Also make sure you get your car checked before you go so that everything is in tip-top shape before you hit the road!
@@travelpockets thanks for the tips. Shouldn't have any car problems being that she's a 2021. I'll make sure on the weather. I already looked at possible places to stay on the way.
@@broinsocali Awesome! Other than that, I like to have an emergency kit in my car and take lots of snacks and water. Oh and download plenty of music and podcasts :) I love listening to podcast series on the road because they make the time go by so much faster.
@@travelpockets Emergency Kit. I plan on getting one. When I road trip I carry a Igloo 30 quarts for my water, and it's on wheels so I can take into my room with me. As far as music. I have my phone for that, and I have all my music on a flash drive. I got a road trip to the Grand Canyon March 2022 coming up. I'll have the kit before I go there. Thanks.
Thank you im moving to Tampa as well.
Awesome! Save travels to Florida :)
Nice video, love cross country travel !!!! 😊
Thank you so much! I love cross country travel too... as you can tell LOL ;)
did you book the hotel ahead of time ? I am thinking to drive to Florida from San Francisco but I never travel long distance by driving before
Yes, I booked all of my hotels ahead of time. I had to make sure I had a place to stay with my dog. Most hotels have a very flexible cancellation policy, so if you need to cancel, it shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure you read their disclaimers :)
How was the pass from Tucson to El Paso? was the elevation anything to get prepared for?
Most of the drive was pretty flat. There were some hills here and there, but nothing noticeable where you have to prepare for elevation :)
We love Karaage and Onigiri for our road trip too‼︎
AWESOME!! It's the best road trip food😀
@@travelpockets Have you tried a Onigirazu ? You don’t have to Nigiru. It’s easy and you can put variety of ingredients which is lettuce, meats, eggs etc.
@My Life Where I Live No, I haven't tried the onigirazu because I like to keep my onigiris very simple haha...
This will be my first time driving from Cali to Fl this thanksgiving! Also my first time traveling with my dog. Do hotels normally charge extra fees to bring our pets?
Oh my gosh, so excited for you!! I'm actually going on another road trip the opposite way from Florida to Cali this Thanksgiving :) Yes, hotels normally charge extra fees for pets. There are a select few that don't have fees like Kimpton. It ranges from $20 to $50 to $100. If you're taking I-10, here's a list of pet-friendly hotels I liked - www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/top-10-best-pet-friendly-hotels-along-interstate-10
Long drive,,,hurt a bath
About how much gas do you put for the whole trip? Are you in a v4, v6 or v8?
On my first cross-country road trip, I stopped for gas about 12 times and it was about $200, but with gas prices now, it will be twice as much or more. Here are details on that trip: www.thetravelpockets.com/new-blog/ultimate-guide-to-a-solo-cross-country-road-trip-with-your-dog
Is there immigration check points from Cali to Florida??
No, not that I've seen on my route on I-10.
Love that app
Isn't it fantastic!? So helpful.
@@travelpockets yes it is. an happy I will be back traveling in June
Nice video
What camera are you using?
All Gopros! I go into more detail here: ruclips.net/video/XeatO-X0IgM/видео.html
@@travelpockets Awesome 🤙🏾
Where next ❤️
Well, we probably won't be doing road trips for awhile since vaccinations are being distributed and we'll be allowed to travel internationally to some countries again :)
I live in Mobile. Thanks for stopping in our fun little part of the world!
Aw that's awesome! Mobile was beautiful💕