Travel Reference
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Going on vacation always takes a bit of planning. But
when your hotel is traveling with you, it's even more
important to get off to a good start.
Before you go:
Make lists of everything that you need. You only have to
do this once, but there's a lot of stuff to take and it's easy
to forget something that you'll really need.
Try it first. If you've never camped before, it's not a great
idea to head off into the wilds for two weeks expecting
things to work out. Go camping for a weekend first, or if
you've got children, try the back yard.
Think about children's safety. Children face new risks
when they're camping but you can help them to cope by
showing them how. Work out a plan with your children in
advance, so that they know what to do if they forget
where your tent is at the campground. Make sure they
know not to eat wild foods without your supervision and
to stay away from water (no matter how shallow) when
they're out and about without you.
If you go wild, know the rules. Many national parks
around the world have rules about where you can and
can't camp, and sometimes limit the numbers of permits
issued for camping in the wild. Some countries prohibit
backcountry camping altogether so take care.
