Planning a road trip? Here's why you should factor in pit stops...

CapeTalk's John Maytham speaks to freelance journalist Andrew Thompson. 

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Planning road trips for the upcoming long weekends?

Making pit stops along the way for regular breaks help combat fatigue, improve alertness, and allow drivers to stretch and breathe fresh air, promoting better focus and safety on the road. 

More than this, it's also a time to enjoy some snacks, make memories, take selfies, embrace some whimsy, and discover little hidden gems which are sometimes a missed opportunity...

To make the most of your next road trip, Thompson highly recommends making pit stops.

For Thompson, if you're on a trip to the Kruger National Park, ALZU Petroport is a top pit stop spot, as you'll see panoramic views of rhinos, eland and buffalo.

"There's so much joy in just stopping and slowing down, even if it's with a flask of coffee..."

- Andrew Thompson, Freelance Journalist

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