That time I went to . . . travel on the N3

I had the privilege of going on a vacation this year with my family. Because of the high cost of flying down and renting cars and tradition, we drive down.

Here are my items I need for a road trip:

Full charged cellphone:

On this you can update your social media, listen to music, Candy crush. OR when you get stuck or lost it an invaluable tool.

Jacket: I love my Woolworths leather jacket. I use to be a huge hoodie wearer but the jacket is just more on point.

Hair clips or ties: With the tropical climate form about Pinetown it's pretty humid. I like to keep my hair out of my neck. It's easier to deal with when it's out of the way.

Sun Glasses: I can almost guarantee you that if you drive as early as we do (04:20 get up at 04:00) that you will look crappy at 10:00. Not only do they protect your eyes from the sun, it protects your identity.

Sunscreen: I don't want my arms burn even before I hit the beach.

Lip balm: Pictured is my trusty Zam-buk. I just love the stuff. I use it on bite marks, scratches, what ever.

Camera: I charged all the batteries and cleared the memory card.

USB Stick: I added a whole bunch of music on it for everyone to enjoy (Be sure for everyone because we had an awkward situation with Jay Z a few years ago.)

Hand cream and Hand sanitizer: so needed. My face and hands feel so dry coming back up to GP. Going down to KZN everything seems to get a bit greasy. We always a have some snacks so it's always awesome to clean your hands.

Water and Snacks: I made the mistake of not drinking enough water and the next day I felt hung over. That's exactly what dehydration does. Drink water regularly. Have a snack or few as well. For some unexplained reason I'm always hungry at 5 when I wake up at 4. Some dried fruit or energy bars.

é's top tips

• Follow @n3route on Twitter. They update weather conditions, road works and accidents.
• Stretch at stops and stop regularly. We have the most fun at stops. Drink a coffee, buy a magazine.
• Remember that your vacation started! Breathe deep and relax.
• Take photos. My best funniest vacation photos are ones we've taken on the road.
• Remember to drink water. I did say that above but I can't stress it enough. I didn't and I felt hung over the next day.

What do you do/ need for an excellent road trip?

é