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8 Tips for the perfect road trip
Going on with a mundane life can be bland and monotonous. Repeating the same actions every day might sap the energy out of you.
But there are always ways to pull yourself out of the dull life. One such way is planning a road trip that brings lots of excitement and new experiences. And, if you just want a break from your hectic schedule, you can plan a weekend getaway at Thailand Villas.
You can plan getaways to nearby places without making it all hard by booking plane tickets for far-off countries and thinking about the cost.
You can experience the untamed regions of your country, explore immaculate landscapes, and spend each night someplace different.
It might involve a lot of planning, particularly for lengthy journeys lasting several days and covering hundreds of kilometers. But that’s where the fun lies.
Here are some tips to make your road trip perfect and memorable:
- Stay Updated On New Attractions
If you are planning a road trip, chances are you’d be stopping at many attractions along the way.
You can make a rough plan beforehand that includes rest stops, places to visit once you get there, and other things to keep everything organized.
Although sometimes, you may come across and discover new locations that weren’t planned on your itinerary and decide to explore them for a while, which can cause your pre-planned itinerary to change.
Let’s suppose you are moving towards Sevierville; it’s vital to keep track of new places opening there.
For instance, if you plan on traveling through Tennessee and are fond of marine life, keep an eye out for attractions like the Xperia ocean journey launching soon, which will offer an immersive digital experience of ocean life with its cutting-edge technology.
You can always stay updated on new places and their opening via an internet search to keep your timings matched while you travel across them. This way, you can incorporate them into your journey.
2. Download Offline Maps
Downloading offline maps on the get-go is one of the essential things to keep your road trip smooth.
Offline maps are handy when you might not always have access to data on your phone or wifi. They give you all the information you need to go to your destination while saving you a lot of money on roaming fees.
You can quickly lose track of your routes when there is poor reception – in mountains and rural areas. Even cities might come as a shock with their patchy coverage.
Having downloadable maps can considerably reduce travel anxiety and ensure you in knowing where you are.
You can even track ATMs, eateries, shops, lodging, gas stations, and parking lots, all without using the internet.
3. Carry Spare Parts
Consider a situation where you are in the middle of a journey, and your car/van breaks down with no mechanic nearby. You can’t abandon your car, and dealing with the problem would be nothing short of terror at that moment.
Even though cars have numerous parts, if even one malfunctions, you could still have issues.
It’s crucial to carry vital spare parts on hand that you can utilize in stressful situations – if you want to prevent this from happening.
You can keep jumper cables, a spare tire, a car battery, a timing belt, and a water pump. Even though you can carry more, at the very least, you should have these few in the trunk in case you experience a breakdown while on your road trip.
4. Carry A First Aid Kit
Being on a road trip means there is less likelihood of finding a pharmacy or clinic. It makes receiving immediate medical assistance hard if you or someone in your car experiences a medical emergency in a remote or rural location.
In this scenario, the importance of keeping a first aid box comes into the picture. If you run into an emergency on the route to your destination, your medical kit may prove beneficial and temporarily lessen the discomfort of your problem.
Your first aid box can include band-aids, antiseptic creams, pain-relievers, thermometers, scissors, antibiotics, and vice versa.
You can always carry a medical kit for short and lengthy trips that can fit in your vehicle
easily.
5. Carry Extra Cash and Stash
It’s critical to carry extra cash besides your credit card in case of any need or emergency.
If you’re passing through a small town or hamlet, you may need cash for places that don’t accept credit cards. You could wish to stop by a small food truck or stall for a quick snack, or you might get a flat tire and need to phone for roadside assistance. In either event, always have some cash with you. You should also refrain from keeping all of it in one place and secure it in separate pockets to save from pickpockets. It’s better to keep your wallet in your front pocket to protect yourself from pickpockets and unintentional falls. It’s easy to keep an eye on it there. You can also keep some cash inside your socks and wear it safely tucked in around your neck and inside your shirt.
6. Keep Snacks
If you are in the back seat, enjoying the views, you’ll need something or Carnivore Snax to munch on now and then. But if you are in the driving seat, you might feel depleted during driving.
In any case, having nutritious snacks with you to keep your body fueled can help a lot.
The body absorbs natural energy meals slowly, providing you with longer-lasting energy as they are high in healthy protein and fat content and low in sugar. You can pack your car with nutritious alternatives high in protein, fiber, healthy fats, and low in sugar instead of the sodium- and sugar-filled chips and protein bars sold at gas stations. It can include nuts, dry fruits, popcorn, chocolates, citrus fruits, and chopped vegetables.
7. Stay Updated On Weather Forecasts
Weather can be unpredictable, and scheduling your road trip according to it can be a clever step to make it the perfect one.
You can save time by considering the weather when making your travel arrangements. Finding reliable and current information on the current weather conditions is simple with the help of the internet and weather applications. When you’re off the beaten road and don’t have phone service, it can also be a good idea to tune in to the weather report on the radio while driving.
It’s essential to refrain from driving in downpours, blizzards, or extremely dense fog. In these situations, stopping somewhere like a rest area or gas station and waiting it out is your best option.
8. Keep Power Banks
We all travel with various technologies and gadgets that require power, including phones, smart watches, laptops, fitness trackers, and headphones.
In case of any emergency, it’s critical to have your phone charged. You can also stay connected with your loved ones and respond to work-related calls. The wrong time and a dead cell phone may seriously ruin a day.
You can make your road trip perfect by keeping all the devices charged and being stress-free even while on the go.
Conclusion
This idea of jumping in a car or van and driving long distances is timeless. It might need some finances, but once you set off for a road trip, you can keep it as wild as you like. We hope the above tips will help you make your road trip perfect and memorable.
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Delta to serve Ghana with new Airbus A330-900neo
Delta Air Lines will fly its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo on nonstop service from Accra to New York-JFK effective 27 October 2024. The new aircraft will add approximately 30% more capacity between Ghana and the United States.
Speaking to journalists at a media roundtable in Accra, Matteo Curcio, Delta’s Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India, said, “Delta has worked to deliver an enhanced travel experience in Ghana. We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our A330-900neo aircraft come October, offering exciting new products and services as they travel to and from the United States.”
Matteo used the opportunity to express his gratitude to Delta’s customers, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, and the government of Ghana for their continued partnership.
The brand-new A330-900neo aircraft will add nearly 1,000 more seats each week between Ghana and the U.S. It offers four distinctive experiences – Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin – and more cargo capacity to cater for growing demand.
Customers can expect Delta’s best-in-class service and a uniquely premium onboard experience as they travel to and from the U.S. Each Delta One Suite features a sliding door for enhanced privacy, the luxury of a fully reclining seat, accompanied by plush bedding crafted from recycled materials. Delta One customers can also enjoy more beverage options and a seasonal chef-curated four-course meal.
Meanwhile, customers flying in Delta Premium Select will have more space to relax and stretch out, with a wider seat, deeper recline, an adjustable footrest and leg rest. Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin passengers benefit from comfortable, memory-foam seats.
All travelers will enjoy ambient lighting for a restful flight, Wi-Fi for purchase, and seat-back screens featuring 1,000+ hours of Delta Studio entertainment. Delta collaborates with diverse suppliers worldwide for in-flight products such as artisan-crafted amenity kits and beverages like Thrive Farmers Tea.
Delta continues to maintain its reputation for operational excellence. The airline has consistently been recognized for excellence in passenger experience, customer service, operational performance, and workplace culture. Recent achievements include winning Cirium’s Platinum Award for operational excellence for the third consecutive year, OAG’s most on-time airline, Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year 2024, and the Wall Street Journal’s top U.S. airline.
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Short films and La Cinef Jury and selections of the 77th Festival de Cannes
Flanked by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, Paolo Moretti, Claudine Nougaret and Vladimir Perišić, the Belgian actress Lubna Azabal will award the Short Film Palme d’or and the 3 La Cinef prizes, the Festival de Cannes’ selection dedicated to student films.
The Jury will discover the 11 films in the Short Film Competition and the 18 films in La Cinef selection unveiled today.
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Atarah Praise: Prophet Joseph Atarah set to rock Adenta on May 19
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Mysstel releases video for ‘Paradise’
Budding Ghanaian musician Agyeiwaa Stella Ofosu, affectionately called Mysstel in the music circles, has released the much-awaited video for her song Paradise.
“Paradise” written and produced by multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician and producer Kuami Eugene of Rock Star Made It fame has enjoyed massive rotation and airplay since its release recently.
The video directed and shot by Cassidy is a reliving of the lyrics of the song which urges ladies to give their male partners the treatment of a lifetime.
“Paradise” released under Oracle Entertainment, is a tale of two lovers who are geared for the rollercoaster journey into the future regardless of the challenges.
According to Mysstell, love is not one-sided, and it is about time ladies make their male partners feel special, adding that “this means going all out for him like he will do for you regardless.”
“You need to let them know you love them, they deserve to be taken to special places, let them see the best part of you, take them to your paradise,” she said.
Mysstel is optimistic she has something unique which will help her break into the Ghana music industry and later take the world by storm.
Watch the video below
Mysstel – Paradise (Official Video) finally out
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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GEXIM To Celebrate Ghanaian Workers With “Workers’ Mart Tuesday Market”
May Day, which is also known as International Workers’ Day, is a public holiday celebrated on 1st May every year. It is a holiday that is recognized in many countries around the world to celebrate the achievements and contributions of workers around the world.
As part of activities to mark this year’s edition of May Day, the Ghana Export – Import Bank (GEXIM) will be hosting a special edition of its popular Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Fair, Tuesday Market, on Tuesday 30th April 2024.
Dubbed as “Workers’ Mart”, the fair is scheduled to take place at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House (next to British Council in Accra) from 8AM to 8PM. It will be a platform to showcase a wide variety of top quality Made-In-Ghana products to be sold at unbeatable prices.
According to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GEXIM, responsible for Banking, Ms. Rosemary Beryl Archer, the Made-In-Ghana products to be displayed are very unique, and authentic, ranging from food and ingredients, beverages, skin and beauty care products, textiles, apparel, garments, leather footwear to slippers and many others.
She added that “we at GEXIM are happy to leverage the day to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our employees and Ghanaian employees in all industries. Also, it has become more imperative in recent times to recognize the importance of labour rights and fair working conditions. The significance of Workers Day goes beyond the commemoration of past struggles, it is an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the labour movement and to look towards the future to ensure that workers’ rights are protected and that fair and just working conditions are upheld”.
Ms. Archer further stated that the Bank has over the years introduced initiatives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and have access to equal opportunities.
She encouraged members of the general public to make it a point to join in the celebration by attending “Workers’ Mart on Tuesday 30th April 2024 at the forecourt of the Africa Trade House (next to British Council in Accra) from 8AM to 8PM which will be climaxed with a “Worker’s Jam”.
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