The open road await
Road trips are as much about the journey as they are about the destination. The further we travel down the long stretch of highway, the more it clears our minds and sets us free of the trivial worries of our domestic life. Road trips are just simply good for the soul and this country calls out for them. Although you want to embrace the unexpected and spontaneous, it’s a good idea to have a loose plan in the back pocket. Here're a few things to keep in mind before you hit the road. Set course Set your route and stops along the way. Have an idea of when you'll reach your destination. Check your GPS and map to see where the stops are for sight seeing. It's always good to have an old traditional map in case your GPS lets you down. If we're talking long road trips, which may have you driving for days, plan when you'll be passing towns and sleeping. Drive no more than 10 hours a day and book accommodation in advance, as you don't want to roll up to a town in the evening and find every camping site/motel with no vacancies for weary travellers. This can easily happen during summer school holidays. Saddle-up Start with a check list before piling everything in the back or on the roof. This will hopefully stop you from taking more than you need, especially if you're travelling with kids. Pack the big items first like suitcases and boxes and get as many things into each one to save room. Then fill in the gaps between with other essentials. With wagons or SUVs, dont pack so high that it blocks your rear vision. Keep things like shoes, coats, blankets, toys and snacks in easy reach, so you're not pulling out everything to find them. For a long road trip here are some essential you should make room for: • First aid kit • Torch • Map • USB mobile device charge • Lighters • Duct tape • Tyre pressure gauge • Jumper cables • Water • Toilet paper • Snacks • Emergency numbers You're good to go. Make sure your car is There are plenty of other memorable moments you’d enjoy looking back on, rather than having your car break-down by the side of the road between towns. So you need to make sure your car is up for the trip. If you have any doubts about the reliability of parts of your car or find yourself nearing a due service, do yourself a big favour and book it in with your mechanic. Also, make sure your roadside assistance membership is up to date. Here are the car essentials you need to check before hitting the long open road.
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