history: I packed for a long road trip, and had everything I would need to hopefully avoid excessive stops.  I recently went on a long road trip. I wasn't too worried_comma_ though_comma_ because I packed everything I needed to make it as stress-free as possible. ' I can never go on long trips. Why not? They used to bother me_comma_ but I'm finding that as I get older_comma_ they're not so bad.
current: I can no longer afford them, long trips cost the most.
next: That's unfortunate. I've come to enjoy taking a train as a frugal alternative to flying or driving. No wear and tear on your car, and you don't have to drive.