NEIL WORTH A few basic vehicle checks could help ensure you’re not left stranded at the roadside, and reduce your stress levels, if you’re planning to join the great pre-Christmas getaway this year.  It’s often the simple things such as checking there’s air in your tyres and fuel in your tank before you set off. Figures suggest that nearly a ...

There’s no feeling quite like hitting the road and getting out of town for the weekend. Whether you are heading to the beach with the family or to the bush for a weekend of stargazing around the fire, you are in for a treat that breaks up the day-to-day of the work week and provides memories that last a lifetime. ...

A group of intrepid adventurers arrived in Kathmandu after an epic 5,540km journey from Chengdu, China, organized by international rally experts Rally Round. After 21-days, fifteen cars and their crews became the first westerners to drive their own cars up and over the Himalayas in the inaugural Trans-Himalayan Adventure. From Chengdu, through the vastness of Tibet and into Nepal, the ...

FEMI OWOEYE Her name is Julia Albu, an 81-year-old South African. In 2017, she decided to visit her daughter in London. Rather than travel by air and land within 24 hours, Julia opted for an incredible adventure, a challenge of travelling by road, with her behind the driving wheel. How did it happen? The star of the journey is her ...

South Australia, the location of the next World Routes event, has reported a record number of visitors to the region, with the state’s visitor economy soaring to an all-time-high of AUD $6.9 billion. The results of the latest International and National Visitor Survey showed growth in domestic and international expenditure and visitation. The biggest boost came from interstate guests, with ...

EUGENE HERBERT   Part of having a safe trip involves making healthy food choices. Unhealthy foods cause fatigue, lower concentration levels and affect your ability to avoid and respond to emergency situations. When packing the food for your trip, choose food that aids concentration and energy levels. Foods that increase concentration include food like blueberries, avocado, certain vegetables, nuts, dark ...

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RICHARD GLADMAN(IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards) Travelling to an airport for many includes taking the car and having to book parking for the duration of your trip which can be an expensive addition to the overall cost. The following tips give advice to all those planning to leave their car at an airport while they enjoy their ...

A group of 36 Dutch tourists were flying out of South Africa on Tuesday after they were robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in a brazen heist while traveling from Johannesburg’s main international airport to their hotel, officials said. The incident is an embarrassment for South Africa, a country keen to promote itself as a tourist destination but scarred by violent ...

Many of us have memories of out of town trips with family and the need to pack the back of the family vehicle with as much luggage as possible. After all, no items should be left behind! With the rise of modern pickups, like the Ford Ranger, all that has changed – with more and more families making the switch ...