Introspect on holiday dangers, then bon voyage!

Most people are always excited for the holiday season because it is a chance to escape the drudgery of work and everyday routine. 

The President’s Day holidays are here and most people will be taking long trips to numerous destinations but it is always to advisable to be safe all the time. No one wants to return from the holidays feeling cheated, having had a less than perfect time.

The A1 road will be busy like always, so people should identify the risks involved in travelling and prepare thoroughly for their holiday and stay safe while away. Make sure your vehicles are road worthy and most importantly drive safely. Consider leaving earlier or later to avoid heavy traffic. Botswana Railways has availed the passenger train for those who hate traffic congestion on the road. Buy that train ticket, it leaves tonight at 7pm in Gaborone and it will make stops along the way in places such as Palapye, Mahalapye, Serule, and Francistown. The train will make a return trip on Monday so another reason not to be worried.

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