Do you plan to go on a road trip abroad? The process of planning can be tedious especially if you are going with children or older adults. Failure to plan will affect the quality of your trip. This road trip planning guide will make things easier for.
Pick Your Destination
Before you can think of things to plan for a road trip, you must choose your destination. There are plenty of amazing places you can visit but not all of them may suit your needs. Find a place that is interesting to you. Consider your budget limits possible language barriers, and other limitations. Your goal should be to pick your destination where you will have the best time possible.
Find Your Travel Companions
Even though travelling alone can be interesting, travelling with your kids, friends or someone adventurous enough can make things more interesting! Your companions may have an effect on your destinations. Once you find your companions, find out about their preferences and ideas to make your road trip more fun. Bring a few handy games to play with your companions on the road trip. Games like travel bingo or puzzle game such as snake cube puzzle can make your road trip more fun.
Book Accommodation
Planning for your accommodation makes it possible to prepare. If you do not have a good place to sleep, your road trip may be a failure. Find accommodation to suit your needs and those of your companions. Researching online may help you get good deals. If your trip will take longer, consider staying at an apartment. The advantages of apartments include access to a full kitchen and more space.
Plan for Getting Around
You might need to obtain an international driver’s licence in Australia since you will be driving. In many countries, Australians need to have an IDP and a valid driving license to ride cars or motorcycles. If you do not have your IDP, you may get into legal trouble. Follow this guide if you need an IDL.
What if you are on P-Platers?
You can get an International Driver Permit (IDP) as long as you are 18 or above. There are, however, countries which have specific laws about the minimum during the age. Find out the regulations of a country before applying. The restrictions you have on your p-platers do not change when driving overseas.
The International Driving Permit remains valid for 12 months from the time it is issued. It is not valid if your Australian license is expired. Remember that your IDP does not work as an independent document. You can only use it along with your Australian license.
Arrange to Get a Passport
If you do not have a passport yet, give yourself six or more weeks before the date of your trip to get one. If you already have a passport, check to ensure that t is not expired. In most countries, you need to have a passport that is valid for at least six months after the date of your stay. Find out the visa entry requirements of your destination as different countries have different requirements. Visit this site https://www.passports.gov.au for more information.
Make Copies of Important Documents
Misplacing your documents could cause huge inconveniences. You should, therefore, keep copies of your documents including; visas, tour bookings, drivers license, IDP, passports, credit cards, hotel reservations, and flight tickets. Save our confirmation emails, and print hard copies of the documents.
With these handy travel guide, you can have a fun, exciting and HASSLE-FREE road trip that you and your companions will surely enjoy. Any tips that we miss? Let us know in the comments section. Happy road tripping!
