| Two Local radio celebrities from Australia are | | | | find places you really love. |
| currently touring America in a Holiday Camper Van | | | | - Have lots of activities in the car. |
| that is known as Abravan Lincoln. They call it the | | | | - If you have children you could think about driving |
| Caravan of Courage across America. These guys | | | | the boring long uneventful trips at night. |
| whose names are Hamish and Andy are broadcasting | | | | - Make sure you keep in contact with family so that |
| their 2Day FM radio show live each day and it is a | | | | they know you are safe. |
| total scream. You can also watch video of their | | | | - Keep to main roads and make sure if you are going |
| antics via the web. The Boys are lots of fun and are | | | | into secluded places you have some form of |
| so far safe and well in America. | | | | communication process. |
| The boys started in Florida and plan to be in California | | | | - Always make sure you have accurate maps and |
| in 2 weeks. Very very sure they can be there. There | | | | know the speed limits. Also make sure that your car |
| is a video on the website that has a spider scene not | | | | is roadworthy and registers. Bad road maps lead to |
| for the faint hearted. There are thousands of spiders | | | | arguments and these can ruin a road trip. |
| hanging from the telegraph poles and Hamish is | | | | - Make sure that you have plenty of toilet stops this |
| Petrified to say the least. The boys give an in depth | | | | will also allow you to rest and avoid fatigue. |
| description of the sights they see. The first day they | | | | - Do some research before you leave so that you |
| are camped in a back to nature camp where Hamish | | | | know what is available in each town. Where the gas |
| refuses to go outside and broadcast because he will | | | | stations are, are there relevant services. |
| be too distracted. It is all very funny. The guys go to | | | | - Do you get on with the people you are going with. |
| a theme park I think the quote was about the 13th | | | | Road trips will definitely make or break friendships. |
| Happiest place on earth and audition to be mermaids. | | | | - Be careful who you make friends with along the |
| Video of this is also crazy crazy. | | | | road. There has always been horror stories about |
| Here are some travel tips to help you plan your road | | | | travelers who have run into trouble. |
| trip: | | | | - Music is always good. Have election that everybody |
| - Make sure that your car is in good condition and it | | | | enjoys. Radio stations can fade in and out and |
| is a good idea to have a few spare parts and check | | | | reception can fade making the music not such a |
| your spare tire. A jerry can for extra fuel is also | | | | pleasure to listen too. |
| advisable in case the gas station is a little further | | | | Road trips can be a lot of fun if you are not rushed |
| away. | | | | to get to any particular place. Planning is the key to a |
| - Have a lot of flexibility in your schedule as traveling | | | | successful road trip. They can be a very relaxed |
| is tiring and you will need to take breaks to avoid | | | | vacation. |
| fatigue. Always allow a few extra days in case you | | | | |