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the areas you are interested in.
Long distances require more
fuel stops so check there are
fuel outlets if you are away
from populated areas.
3. KEEP AN OPEN MIND!
One of the joys of travelling is
learning from other travellers.
Always chat to them or have
happy hour as you will learn
heaps about all sorts of
things – the best fuel prices,
recent road conditions, places
to stay, good spots to eat,
activities you might like to try.
By doing this, we have had
some unexpected and amazing
adventures, like finding gems
and digging up dinosaurs.
4. FUN ON THE ROAD!
Make it easy for yourselves
when you get going. The
budget may be tight, but build
in the occasional takeaway
meal or one at a restaurant
or café. Have a supply of
ingredients and frozen packs
that make cooking a quick and
easy task. Take a break every
two hours when you’re driving
and have a cuppa or walk up
one side of the street in a little
town and back to the car.
If you have kids, always stop
at a park so they can run off
some pent-up energy and they
will travel better the rest of
the trip. Have some healthy
snacks and drinks on board
for everyone.
5. EXPLORE!
Wherever your fantastic trip
takes you, immerse yourself
in that place. The best way is
to first visit the local tourist
information office, where
you will always find nice
people with great local
knowledge. They want you
to enjoy their area so ask
them about the highlights,
then do them. You are on
holidays, it is your opportunity
to discover new places and
make some unforgettable
memories.
Take heaps of photos and
videos so you can continue
to enjoy your trip even after
you return home. Children
in particular will lock these
times away in their minds and
talk about them for years to
come. What a great gift you
have given them. Make sure
you have a map to trace your
journey with a highlighter as a
permanent reminder of a very
special time.
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