8 x why going on vacation by car is ideal

There were times when the status of your Flying Blue Miles was something to be proud of. Just like the Dutch houses that KLM treats you to if you've spent an intercontinental flight in the front or upper part of the plane. But regarding climate, it is necessary to temper our flight needs. For the world. For our children. A flight attendant recently told me that due to climate change there is so much more turbulence and that if this continues, we might not even be able to fly in fifteen years. So. So if you fly: compensate. But even better: take the car. Because it has so many advantages.

1. Environment

Let's start with the most important: the car is much less polluting than the plane.

2. You determine your own time

Just a little bit of this, just a little bit of that. If you have a pressing deadline because the plane is leaving without you, it is intensely annoying. But now, hey, no problem. Easy peasy. I would say: make some coffee.

3. No customs hassle

I personally find flying quite okay. But the hassle of going through customs is… Brrr.

4. Dove ci porta il vento

In other words: where the wind takes us, as the Italians say. The car takes you to places you didn't even know existed. Suddenly you're in a small hotel by the highway with a living room with leather chairs watching Ajax-Tottenham. It's the less polished that makes the memory.

5. Your own music

And singing along loudly. I’m a little drunk but I need you now. And in harmony and loud.

6. No baggage limit

7. Plenty of space for souvenirs

That wicker basket at the market, that great wine, the honey, the candles… Just push a little and everything can come along.

8. Cheaper

It saves you multiple tickets and you don't have to rent a car on site. Double win.

And did I already mention that it's better for the world?