If you are moving far away from your current location, you will find that eventually you will have to go through a long transportation journey, whether you are transporting your belongings or yourself and your family. Either way, your journey does not have to be a boring drag. There are a few ways of making it an enjoyable experience, as it should be. Moving homes is an exciting time in anyone’s life, regardless of age and gender, so why is that so many people dread the long journey from one location to another, You could be moving from one area to another, or could be moving to a new city altogether. Either way, there is nothing stopping you from enjoying the journey. If you are unsure about how to go about this, carry on reading as this article aims to give you many hints and tips that you may find useful. The first thing to do is start your day off feeling fresh and refreshed. Get a good night’s sleep the night before the removal and wake up with a positive attitude. The minute you start to feel stressed out or negative, give yourself a little boost with a piece of chocolate, a nice cupper or whatever calms you down. Plan a route that is going to tickle your fancy. You may prefer to use a route that goes through the countryside. You and your family may find this a lot more pleasing since you’ll be able to see and admire the scenery as you make your move. On the other hand, if you prefer straight, simple routes, you may wish to stick to a route that uses motorways mainly. Make sure that you have a map/a fully charged Satnav or printed out directions for someone to read out whilst you are driving Nothing is more frustrating than losing your way and not being able to get back on track. If you are moving with family, you need to ensure that their spirits are also high. Children can be encouraged by asking them what they wish to do once they’re at the new home, how they’re going to decorate their room etc. Always ensure that children have something to keep them entertained. Whether this is a portable DVD player or just a couple of books, they will come in handy, especially during long journeys. Children are often the first to get bored and that’s when the journey starts to go downhill, so always make sure that you pack plenty of entertaining item. Always make sure that you have some snacks to eat along the way. You may wish to stop at a roadside café on the way, but it is still always recommended that you have plenty of fluids and nibbles in the vehicle with you. Take plenty of breaks to allow yourself and your family to refuel, stretch their legs and have a look around. Whether you stop off near a farm to have a look around, or at one of the service stops found on the motorway, you will not be sorry. If your partner/spouse/sibling is registered on your car insurance, take it in turns to drive so you can have a break. You’ll be surprised at how much you will actually enjoy your journey whilst following some of the above hints and tips, which will leave you and your family in a much better mood. A good journey allows for a better journey, which is the key to a long journey.