It’s important to know how to stay cool while sleeping in your car so that you get a good night’s rest. In warm weather conditions, the interior of a car can become hot and unpleasant which can really stop you from falling asleep. You need to consider where to park, what gear to take, and …
Iain Salter
Founder of The Road Trip Expert
Iain founded The Road Trip Expert in 2019 and continues to manage the website to this day. The inspiration to start the blog came during an extensive road trip around Europe with two friends that spanned several months and involved over 25,000km of driving. He first developed a passion for backpacking in 2014 and has had the pleasure of exploring over 60 countries.
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About Iain
I write about a variety of topics including backpacking, planning road trips, and car camping. I enjoy creating travel guides about the places I’ve visited during my life as a digital nomad.
I founded The Road Trip Expert in 2019 prior to starting a road trip around Europe with two friends. Our aim was to take our 2009 Kia Sportage SUV and climb to the highest points in all current European countries as fast as possible.
Even though I’ve been backpacking since 2014, it was during this adventure that I developed a passion for road trips. Driving between the different mountainous regions gave us the opportunity to explore lots of places that I wouldn’t normally see during one of my typical backpacking trips.
I was a guest on the Streets and Eats podcast with my friend Adam and we discussed the adventure. You can see lots of photos from this trip and others I’ve taken on The Road Trip Expert’s Instagram page.
As you can imagine, lots of things went wrong along the way. From constant issues with the car to troublesome border crossings, it was certainly an adventure. I’ve tried to incorporate that experience into my blog posts to provide useful advice to others.
A back injury among other things meant that I failed in the endeavor of reaching the highest point in every European country. To date, I’ve reached the highest points of 31 nations and I hope to complete the challenge in the future.
A highlight for me was summiting Moldoveanu, which is the highest mountain in Romania.
My friend Adam (pictured below with me at the highest point in Serbia) actually managed to break the world record! He managed to finish the challenge in just under 174 days. Here we are on the summit of Midžor (Serbia).
In addition to exploring much of Europe by car, I’ve been backpacking since 2014 and I’ve had the pleasure of visiting lots of interesting places across Asia and the Americas. This has provided me with a wealth of experience which I aim to share with others in this blog.
A highlight for me was definitely visiting the Taj Mahal in 2014.
I’ve tried to share as much of my experience as possible in the articles on this site. My team and I are aiming to create the ultimate resource for road trips. We believe that good research and attention to detail combined with real-world experience leads to blog posts that are useful to our readers.
Read more about The Road Trip Expert on our About page and learn more about the people behind the blog on Our Team page.
Articles by Iain
Road Trips are not dangerous if you prepare your vehicle, plan your route carefully, and practice defensive driving techniques. You can stay safe by ensuring you have a breakdown cover policy, an emergency kit, and knowledge of what to do in the event of an incident. Drive during daytime hours to reduce the risk of …
This post outlines the perfect questions to ask when buying a used car from a dealer or a private seller. This will ensure you have all the information you need to get the perfect deal. It’s important to know what to ask when buying a used car so that you can establish the condition of …
Driving late at night is dangerous relative to driving during the daytime. According to the NHTSA, you’re three times more likely to be involved in a fatal vehicle accident at night. 37 percent of fatalities that occur when driving in the dark are related to speeding, therefore make sure you observe the speed limit at …
Whether you are preparing for summer or embarking on a winter adventure, it’s important to know what to wear on a road trip! This article will outline the do’s and don’t of choosing the perfect road trip clothing for your journey. Comfort should be the absolute priority when you’re on a long car ride! Use …
This guide will explain step-by-step how to live in your car in the winter. There is extensive advice on insulating your car, creating the perfect sleeping area, and preparing food on a budget. There is guidance on how to find safe places to park and the essential gear you need for winter car camping. Living …
Get ready to take a ride through the best movie quotes about cars. Here we will take a drive down memory lane and dive into the best quotes about cars that have come from the big screen. Some serious. Some funny. Some unforgettable. Perhaps these might ignite your engines and leave you wanting to binge-watch …
Do not leave a laptop in a cold car for more than an hour if the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius. Leaving a computer in freezing conditions can actually cause permanent damage to the battery and LCD screen. Reduce the risk by storing the computer in an insulated box in the trunk. Wrap the …
You can leave a laptop in a hot car provided it is powered down and kept out of direct sunlight. Remove the battery and store it in a safe location such as the trunk of the vehicle. The temperature in the trunk is generally lower than the cabin and this keeps it out of sight. …
If you are parking your car during hot weather, the inside of the vehicle can reach extreme temperatures. This guide will explain how to keep your phone cool in a hot car to prevent damage. We will also discuss how to keep your phone from overheating while driving in hot conditions. Sometimes leaving your cell …