Comments on: How not to argue when driving a hire car abroad http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2008/05/12/how-not-to-argue-when-driving-a-hire-car-abroad/ Authentic travel in Europe on a modest budget Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:16:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: karen http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2008/05/12/how-not-to-argue-when-driving-a-hire-car-abroad/#comment-146658 karen Mon, 12 May 2008 21:25:32 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=1346#comment-146658 Yes Debbie a good map is really useful. We always carry some drinks and food with us as it's great to be able to stop and have a drink or picnic is you see a scenic location when you are driving around. Yes Debbie a good map is really useful. We always carry some drinks and food with us as it’s great to be able to stop and have a drink or picnic is you see a scenic location when you are driving around.

]]> By: Debbie http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/2008/05/12/how-not-to-argue-when-driving-a-hire-car-abroad/#comment-146257 Debbie Mon, 12 May 2008 01:11:58 +0000 http://www.europealacarte.co.uk/blog/?p=1346#comment-146257 We always invest in a good map (the rental car agency maps aren't great and neither are most maps from tourist information. Using Google maps to plot your course can be a big help too. We also carry plenty of water and snacks. There's nothing like an empty belly at mealtime to make everyone grumpy... especially if you're lost or stuck in traffic. Have fun in Umbria! We were there about a 18 months ago & I'm happy to tell you about it by email. Debbie http://www.deliciousbaby.com We always invest in a good map (the rental car agency maps aren’t great and neither are most maps from tourist information. Using Google maps to plot your course can be a big help too.

We also carry plenty of water and snacks. There’s nothing like an empty belly at mealtime to make everyone grumpy… especially if you’re lost or stuck in traffic.

Have fun in Umbria! We were there about a 18 months ago & I’m happy to tell you about it by email.

Debbie
http://www.deliciousbaby.com

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