We travel so that we can experience things different from that we already know. Regardless, it can be hard to find a new experience without escaping the preconceptions we have. That’s what these tips are for. They come from people that have traveled all over the world.
Don’t bring a lot of valuables on any trip. The more valuables you bring with you, the more chance you have of losing one or more of them or possibly having them stolen.
Avoid food allergies when going abroad by not going to places that cannot translate. Most especially if you have severe reactions to foods, you need to become somewhat fluent in the food related words of the native language. That way you can ask the waitstaff if their selections have the allergen in their ingredients.
As you travel abroad, be conscious of the taxi services you use. You have to be certain that the taxi is real. Anyone can throw a “taxi” sign up and you won’t know who they are or where they will take you.
Sign up to get updates on travel prices. Some websites will watch prices for you. If your hotel price or airfare drops by a certain amount, as you decide, the site alerts you with an email about the change. You will not have to worry about checking the rates daily.
Prior to making any reservations, do your homework. Search websites for user reviews about your destinations. See if you can talk to folks who have already traveled to such locales. Research will ensure you don’t end up in over your head.
Ask to see if your credit card company has insurance coverage for traveling abroad. For example, will they cover a cancelled flight? You should do your research before leaving.
Sometimes you will end up at a poor hotel. If you are uncomfortable with where you are staying, bring a rubber doorstop. You can wedge it in under the door to your room overnight (in addition to the lock and chain, of course). Burglars will be able to break the door’s lock, but entry will be extremely hard if you have such a doorstop engaged.
Determine if you will need a Visa in order to go to the foreign country you are traveling to. If a visa will be required, apply for it early. Sometimes visas take weeks or even months to process, so it’s best to be prepared ahead of time. Keep in mind that some countries will refuse to allow you into the country without the proper visa in your possession.
If you use traveler’s checks, make sure the cash them prior to dining or shopping. While most places do accept traveler’s checks, they can be difficult to deal with. You might get short-changed when you use them, thus it pays to be smart about it and get your hands on the actual currency before you use them.
Look up currency rates before traveling in order to budget your expenditures. You will know how much you are able to spend and even save money. You will have more fun this way.
Hopefully, with these tips before you, you are now ready to go on a trip. With any luck, there are new opportunities opened up to you. Think carefully about what you have just read. Plan your next vacation, and have a wonderful time that you will remember forever.
