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25/07/18

How to make life on the road easier

How to make life on the road easier

Travelling the world is a feeling like no other. Being able to step out each morning to a new view, new faces, a new language, and a new climate is absolutely exhilarating. However, being on the road isn’t always an easy task. Perhaps you’ll forget to pack something that will make your life easier, or maybe you will stumble into a situation that’s completely unexpected. Luckily, there are ways to prepare for even the unexpected, so take a look at these tips and tricks on how to make life on the road easier.

Have your car serviced

One of the worst things to happen when you’re travelling from place to place is to have your car breakdown on you. You’ve then got the trouble of trying to find a mechanic that can speak English, and then worrying about how you’re going to pay them. Solve these dilemmas by having your car serviced before you travel anywhere so that you can minimise the chances of your car breaking down and ruining your whole trip.

Plan ahead

If you know that you’re going on a trip around the world, use the time between now and then to plan ahead! Perhaps you want to see particular attractions? Check to see if you need to prebook tickets so that you don’t end up missing out on the chance of a lifetime. A good idea also is to create a travel checklist as soon as possible so that you can cross things off your list once completed, and add more if you remember anything that you’ve missed.

Be prepared for awkward moments

When you’re on the road, you’ll be spending a lot of time in your car (obviously), so it’s important to be prepared for anything that could be thrown your way. Don’t rely on a service station coming up, or having to sit in your car desperate to use the toilet. Pack some toiletries so that you’re basically able to live out of your car if the need arises. This includes packing dry and non perishable food into your car for those sudden hungry moments.

Learn some basic words in another language

A great way of getting into the cultural spirit of each place you’re travelling to is by learning a little bit of their language. It’s likely that the locals are used to tourists, so they won’t expect you to know their language fluently. However, it’s great when you’re able to speak to them in their own language rather than relying on them speaking English. It will make your life easier especially if you need to ask for directions or for some advice on the road.

Take comfort

One of the biggest mistakes that people make when taking to the road is packing too lightly. While it’s important not to be overloaded with lots of belongings, not taking enough can easily leave you home sick, and therefore ruining your trip. Even if it’s something as simple as taking your favourite brand of shower gel with you, it will make a massive difference and allow you to enjoy your experience and also make your life much easier!

Filed Under: the rest of the world, travel journal

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