The world is not as dangerous as the media makes it to be. In fact once you put your anxiety aside, you will discover that this world is beautiful, exciting, and fascinating. Why should you be born in a certain village/town, be educated there, get a job there, get married there, have children in that same village, die there and finally buried there. Oops! It’s so boring. Get out of your comfort zone and travel the world and see what Mother Nature has in store for you!
Here are some of the most essential travelling tips you have to put in mind…
Assuming your travelling starts tomorrow, pre-ensure you have packed all that is needed for your safari on the eve night of the big day. When packing be composed and don’t pack hastily. Remember, Hurry, hurry has no blessings! You might forget very crucial travelling items which you can’t do without. To be certain of what you will need in your travel, I recommend you have a list of the items you need to carry.
Whether it is the awaited day of travelling, or it is at the hotel you lodged after your flight to the travelling country, don’t ignore the saying which says ‘the early bird catches the fat worm’. Wake up early in the morning and ensure you are relaxed and well composed. A little more slumber in your comfort bed can lead to the cancellation of your ticket fighter a little more sleep in that hotel can make you visit a crowded attracting site which, is boring isn’t it?
It is always very important to have a travel insurance just in case something unwanted happens to you in the travelling country. Most travel insurances will cater for your money in case they get lost, medical treatment if you become sick, hearse transportation and arrangement just in case you…God forbid!
If there’s a problem in the country, this will make it easier for your government to contact you and get you to safety.
Your visas, identity card and passports are very crucial documents. Photocopy or scan them and send to your email address. This is a wise way to keep your docs safe.
Guidebooks usually include maps, key words or phrases, and give you enough detail on certain sites that you won’t need to purchase the pamphlet at the venue. And download apps before you travel. Avoid downloading charges from your wireless carrier and get your apps before you leave.
This will keep you updated and not missing the events going on in the city. Fun things like festivals, ceremonies and natural events. Also be sure to research as a few national dishes to try. You don’t want to leave the country without experiencing what it’s known for.
My mother used to warn never to put all eggs in one basket but I didn’t understand why until one day they all broke and guess what… some visitors were waiting to carry them. I pitifully looked at myself and learnt a lesson the hard way! If you happen to lose all your money or credit cards just because you had put them in one place, you will honestly not enjoy the tour. Separate your cash monies and credit cards, because once you lose all your cards on the road it is very difficult to get replacements, and being without money during your travelling is hectic!
During your travel ensure you interact with the people around you and try best to make new friends. At least try to learn their language and learn about their customs (if you really have ample time). Most importantly don’t be self -contained. Enjoy their cuisines although it may be different from your local food.
You are your own celebrity in that foreign destination and if you don’t take photos of where you are, who will! Take as many photos as possible and ensure you have a backup just in case your camera get lost or stolen. Also ensure you have at least two chargers just in case one gets destroyed or stolen.Photos do well in future memory.
Some places that you might visit have a contrary climate and weather pattern from your mother country. So ensure you’re acquainted with the temperatures of the visiting country which will help you not to carry summer clothes when your visiting country is in its heavy winter season.
Not every place takes credit cards. Especially important places like trains or buses.So ensure you have the local cash. By having local cash in your wallet/purse you will also give to the ‘honest needy’ persons. (But don’t go giving out your money carelessly-some people may pretend to be beggars and they aren’t.)
Don’t be like that traveler who didn’t want even to aid in some community works. The locals ignored his existence in their community and what a difficult time he had when asking them some queries about their country. Most locals will feel loved and love you back when you join them in their daily works. Don’t be so mean not to give out your $2-5 to some honest needy people.
Don’t be lost in the travel adventure and forget you have a family and friends back at home. At least make it a sacrifice to call them twice in a week informing them what attracts you most in that country. This will let them feel as though they accompanied you in your adventure.
Whether it’s in the restaurant or a park, give some tip to those serving you. This will help you be-friend them and they can assist you later on in your tour.
You might not remember where and where you visited. So it’s always important to keep good and tidy notes of the conversation you had, people you met and feelings about new experience.
With these best fundamental travelling tips let’s meet in the touring world!
Here are some of the most essential travelling tips you have to put in mind…
Pack carefully and slowly
Assuming your travelling starts tomorrow, pre-ensure you have packed all that is needed for your safari on the eve night of the big day. When packing be composed and don’t pack hastily. Remember, Hurry, hurry has no blessings! You might forget very crucial travelling items which you can’t do without. To be certain of what you will need in your travel, I recommend you have a list of the items you need to carry.
Wake up Early
Whether it is the awaited day of travelling, or it is at the hotel you lodged after your flight to the travelling country, don’t ignore the saying which says ‘the early bird catches the fat worm’. Wake up early in the morning and ensure you are relaxed and well composed. A little more slumber in your comfort bed can lead to the cancellation of your ticket fighter a little more sleep in that hotel can make you visit a crowded attracting site which, is boring isn’t it?
Have a Travel Insurance
It is always very important to have a travel insurance just in case something unwanted happens to you in the travelling country. Most travel insurances will cater for your money in case they get lost, medical treatment if you become sick, hearse transportation and arrangement just in case you…God forbid!
Register with your Embassy
If there’s a problem in the country, this will make it easier for your government to contact you and get you to safety.
Scan your major documents
Your visas, identity card and passports are very crucial documents. Photocopy or scan them and send to your email address. This is a wise way to keep your docs safe.
Get guidebooks
Guidebooks usually include maps, key words or phrases, and give you enough detail on certain sites that you won’t need to purchase the pamphlet at the venue. And download apps before you travel. Avoid downloading charges from your wireless carrier and get your apps before you leave.
Research events going on in your destination
This will keep you updated and not missing the events going on in the city. Fun things like festivals, ceremonies and natural events. Also be sure to research as a few national dishes to try. You don’t want to leave the country without experiencing what it’s known for.
Separate your moneys and credit cards
My mother used to warn never to put all eggs in one basket but I didn’t understand why until one day they all broke and guess what… some visitors were waiting to carry them. I pitifully looked at myself and learnt a lesson the hard way! If you happen to lose all your money or credit cards just because you had put them in one place, you will honestly not enjoy the tour. Separate your cash monies and credit cards, because once you lose all your cards on the road it is very difficult to get replacements, and being without money during your travelling is hectic!
Interact with locals
During your travel ensure you interact with the people around you and try best to make new friends. At least try to learn their language and learn about their customs (if you really have ample time). Most importantly don’t be self -contained. Enjoy their cuisines although it may be different from your local food.
Be a self “paparazzi”
You are your own celebrity in that foreign destination and if you don’t take photos of where you are, who will! Take as many photos as possible and ensure you have a backup just in case your camera get lost or stolen. Also ensure you have at least two chargers just in case one gets destroyed or stolen.Photos do well in future memory.
Research on the climate and weather
Some places that you might visit have a contrary climate and weather pattern from your mother country. So ensure you’re acquainted with the temperatures of the visiting country which will help you not to carry summer clothes when your visiting country is in its heavy winter season.
Always have local cash
Not every place takes credit cards. Especially important places like trains or buses.So ensure you have the local cash. By having local cash in your wallet/purse you will also give to the ‘honest needy’ persons. (But don’t go giving out your money carelessly-some people may pretend to be beggars and they aren’t.)
Volunteer in community works
Don’t be like that traveler who didn’t want even to aid in some community works. The locals ignored his existence in their community and what a difficult time he had when asking them some queries about their country. Most locals will feel loved and love you back when you join them in their daily works. Don’t be so mean not to give out your $2-5 to some honest needy people.
Keep contact with your family
Don’t be lost in the travel adventure and forget you have a family and friends back at home. At least make it a sacrifice to call them twice in a week informing them what attracts you most in that country. This will let them feel as though they accompanied you in your adventure.
Practice tipping
Whether it’s in the restaurant or a park, give some tip to those serving you. This will help you be-friend them and they can assist you later on in your tour.
Keep good notes
You might not remember where and where you visited. So it’s always important to keep good and tidy notes of the conversation you had, people you met and feelings about new experience.
With these best fundamental travelling tips let’s meet in the touring world!
