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With a vision of how things are going to go,
your excitement builds. You can’t wait for
those perfect days with your family enjoying
new destinations and experiences, and
building countless memories together. It’s
going to be pure bliss!
With a growing number of people hitting the
road to do their Big Lap, we’ve compiled the
following list of the common misconceptions
that travellers we’ve spoken to had before
they started out, and then get to the truth of
the matter…
I’LL GET SO FIT AND HEALTHY
It takes a few weeks of dedication to turn
anything into a habit – and if it’s one you don’t
have before you leave, it won’t magically
become easier once you start travelling. When
you have irregular routines, varying weather
and pesky bugs to contend with, long days
of driving, no inside room to work-out and
unfamiliar surroundings, trying to maintain an
exercise routine takes real dedication!
Katie Williams and husband Wayne.
I NEED TO TAKE EVERYTHING
BUT THE KITCHEN SINK
Now, this relates to clothes, bedding,
kitchenware and everything in-between.
Honestly, take half of what you think you need
– and then half it again!
Try to pack items that have multiple uses to
save space, and when it comes to clothing
(particularly for women), we’d suggest
packing a week’s worth of outfits with
a handful of spares for various types of
weather, and hit up op-shops or K-Mart as
you pass through towns if you need more.
Trust us, cupboard space can become highly
sought after (particularly if you’re travelling as
a family).
Maintaining a work-out routine on the road is tricky,
but you will no-doubt go on plenty of family hikes.
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