Traveling is always fun, but it certainly keeps you on your toes.
There are many little mistakes that people find themselves making.
In order to avoid those mistakes, preparation is necessary.
Do you take trips frequently? Whether you do or not, you’re always looking forward to your next vacation.
It’s always a good idea to read up on top travel tips. This type of advice can help you have the best time while you are out there seeing the world.
Let’s talk money for a second.
Without access to funds, you’re really up a creek without a paddle. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to first address how you plan to handle your finances when on a trip.
Experts suggest a few different things, and it can depend on your destination, too. For example, if you were going overseas, you would want to know the best way to handle currency exchange in the country you’re visiting.
Experts also recommend that travelers have more than one source of funds available. Do you have more than one bank account? If so, keeping that extra debit card in a different place is a good idea in case you happen to lose your other card while you’re on a trip.
Taking credit cards with you gives you extra options, and you can also have a cash reserve on you.
There are other solutions, too, but the point is to diversify how you handle your finances when traveling.
Navigation! – Old Fashion Maps Are Dead!
Are you one of those people who prefers to drive without a map?
These days, people don’t need a paper map anyway. In fact, you don’t even need a Garmin.
Every smartphone is equipped with navigation features, and in fact, Google will do all the work for you – Google Map App. So while having a sense of direction and knowing how to get from point A to point B is great, everyone can get lost from time to time.
Have the navigation running in the background in case you need to use it from time to time. Don’t avoid using a map, especially with how easy it is to pull up on your phone or tablet.
Do Not Make It Obvious!
Don’t Be A Tourist!
Don’t keep anything on your waist, such as a fanny pack (bum bag in the UK).
Anything that is attached to your person and looks like it is there for convenience is like a bullseye for thieves.
You certainly want to be organized and have everything packed away, but don’t do anything for convenience that sacrifices your safety. In fact, making sure you don’t look like a tourist is about much more than just not wearing a fanny pack.
Ask! – A Long Forgotten ‘Art’
Just like you don’t want to be afraid to use a map, don’t refrain from asking for information from others, too.
This is especially true when it comes to hotel staff and other business professionals you run into during your trip. The more you know about an area, the better.
Just a few simple questions may lead to a few ‘golden gems’ of information from food recommendations to thinks to see & avoid.
Always keep learning. You want to be safe when you’re on vacation, and there is always something to learn.
Each destination is a new adventure, and knowing extra information also helps you have more fun & according to a Travel Wanker Blog I was reading only just the other day – Nobody Gets Out Alive #ngoa – so just get on with it! – Travel & have fun.
Cheers!!
