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7 WAYS TO MAKE LONG DRIVES MORE COMFORTABLE

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Travelling is generally fun.
But having to travel long distances by road can be a nightmare! Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency
shares 7 ways to make travelling by road more comfortable for you.

GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP
Most times, because we pack at
the eleventh hour, we end up getting very little sleep the day before we are to
travel. Avoid this. Have a good night’s sleep before the travel day; unwind,
relax and prepare your body for the trip. It’s much easier to cope with the
stress of road travel this way.


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WEAR A COMFORTABLE OUTFIT
This is very important especially
for the ladies. For long drives, relegate fashion to the background for a bit
and let comfort take center stage. There really is no need to dress to impress
since you are going to be in a car or bus for the better part of the day. Loose
fitting pants and shirts are ideal for road travel.
PACK HEALTHY SNACKS AND EAT
LIGHT
If you decide to pack snack along
with you on the trip, be sure it’s healthy, not the type that’s likely to purge
or upset your stomach. Also, eat light. You don’t want to be that person in the
vehicle with the constant need to ease himself/herself, and some of the time
you are going to have to do so out by or in the bush because the nearest toilet
might be a mile away.
BE MINDFUL OF YOUR POSTURE
You should keep your body moving
during the trip, especially if you are a passenger. Periodically switch sitting
positions, pump your ankles and move your arms to prevent aches and pains. You
should also avoid slouching and can consider taking along with you a travel
pillow or a small pillow to support your back. If you are the one driving, you
can also consider using cruise control (if your vehicle has one) when you can,
so you can rest your feet for a bit. Be sure to set the cruise control at a
safe speed.
USE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
Playing soft music during the
trip or using relaxation techniques like deep breathing, progressive muscle
relaxation etc. can help reduce your stress levels during a long ride. You can
also take full advantage of the few stops during the trip to stretch and walk
around. In addition, you can take a book along with you to read and take a biro
and notebook to scribble thoughts on and maybe write journal entries or even
new music (if you are a writer or songwriter).
BRING ALONG DISPOSABLE
PRE-MOISTENED BODY WIPES
Riding along in a car for hours
can make your body feel sticky so you can bring along disposable pre-moistened
body wipes to freshen up a bit during the ride and keep comfortable. You can
wipe your body down in the privacy of the restroom at a rest stop or simply
wipe yourself discreetly in the vehicle. Favour alcohol-free disposable wipes
when buying these – they are kinder to your skin.
STOP OCCASIONALLY
Especially if you are the one
driving, you should build some stops into your timeline when planning road
trips, especially if you have children with you. Stop for some minutes to
stretch, use the restroom and walk around to relax your body and help improve
your blood flow.

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