After a few years off from traveling, it’s good to get back on track. Traveling is one of the best gifts you can give, so whenever you can travel, do it. One thing I have never heard anyone say is “I wish I had traveled a little in my life.”
But whether you’re a seasoned traveler or planning your first trip, before we travel the world again, visiting old favorites and discovering new ones, there are a few things that we should not forget them. Traveling in general, but especially traveling abroad, is fun, and like any pleasure, it should be taken seriously and with a certain amount of responsibility to make sure you get the most out of it. in it.
First of all, take care of your safety, especially if you are traveling alone. Do not be afraid to go on trips, but check them carefully. Traveling safely is a guarantee that you will want to do it again in the future, so don’t neglect basic common sense.
Another very important thing is comfort. It has many aspects, but one of them that people often fail to realize is learning to walk in the light. You will stay – always! – you end up using less stuff than you thought while packing. Keep this in mind and don’t complicate your life by lugging a heavy suitcase around.
Below we’ve collected travel tips from seasoned travelers that you should know before you’re ready to check off a new destination from your travel bucket list. If you have any other useful suggestions, share them with your fellow travelers in the comments below. I wish you safe travels and lots of fun along the way!
Try new foods. It’s great to try local food and experience new flavors.
It’s great to try local food and experience new flavors.
Learn to haggle. Learn this negotiation skill and don’t be charged a stranger’s price.
Learn how to communicate and don’t be charged a foreigner’s price.
Don’t go into debt. Don’t go beyond your means, because you will regret it once you return to your normal life.
Do not go beyond your strength, because you will regret it once you return to your normal life.
Make extra copies of your passport and important documents. It is good to have a copy of your passport, you can make a copy for yourself.
It is good to have a copy of your passport, you can make a copy for yourself.
The locals don’t eat out every night and neither should you. Go grocery shopping. It will save you a lot of money.
Go shopping. It will save you a lot of money.
Be respectful. When something doesn’t go your way just stay calm, the people there will try to help you but they might not understand you because of the language barrier.
If something doesn’t go your way, stay calm, the locals will try to help you but they may not understand you because of the language barrier.
Respect the local culture. Research the customs and traditions of the area. Try to get to know people better and respect their rules.
Research the customs and traditions of the area. Try to get to know people better and respect their rules.
Download offline maps for the country of your choice. If you are not sure if there will be an internet connection, it is better to be prepared. Or if you don’t want to drain your battery.
If you are not sure if there will be an internet connection, it is better to be prepared. Or if you don’t want to drain your battery.
Use local transport to save money. It is always better to use local transport and the cheapest way to travel.
It’s always nice to use local transportation and the cheapest way to get around.
Pack light. You won’t need as much as you think. It is better to make a list of things that are needed and cut them in half.
You won’t need as much as you think. It is better to make a list of things that are needed and cut them in half.
Book flights 2-3 months in advance to get the best price. Don’t go too crazy trying to get the lowest fee.
Don’t go too crazy trying to get the lowest rate.
Get good shoes. You walk a lot when you walk, so take good care of your feet.
You move a lot when you walk, so take good care of your feet.
Get travel insurance. Travel insurance is the most important thing you get. If something goes wrong you don’t want to be thousands of dollars in debt.
Travel insurance is the most important thing you get. If something goes wrong you don’t want to be thousands of dollars in debt.
Be patient. There is no need to rush, you will get everywhere in time. Just enjoy your trip.
There is no need to rush, you will get everywhere in time. Just enjoy your trip.
Wear sunscreen. Your skin will thank you.
Use a flight comparison tool. You can use Skyscanner. It gives you every flight combination that works for your desired location and destination.
You can use Skyscanner. It gives you every flight combination that works for your desired location and destination.
Don’t compete with other travelers. Some people can brag about where they’ve been and what they’ve done. But you should remember that the journey is yours and don’t let anyone pressure you.
Some people may brag about where they have been, and what they have done. But you should remember that the journey is yours and don’t let anyone pressure you.
Let someone know your travel plans. Let your friends or family know where you are headed, so they can help you if something goes wrong.
Let your friends or family know where you are headed, so they can help you if something goes wrong.
Take extra socks. Especially if you are walking, it is good to have enough pairs of socks. You can take some of them.
Especially if you are walking, it is good to have enough pairs of socks. You can take some of them.
Travel alone at least once. You will become more independent and learn to be comfortable with yourself.
You will become more independent and learn to be comfortable with yourself.
Carry emergency cash. In case something happens. You may not be able to find an ATM, so it’s best to have cash in your wallet.
If something happens. You may not be able to find an ATM, so it’s best to have cash in your wallet.
Get the vaccine. Many countries require you to be vaccinated in order to visit them. take care of your health, because it is not pleasant to be sick in a foreign country.
Many countries require you to be vaccinated in order to visit them. take care of your health, because it is not pleasant to be sick in a foreign country.
Book your tickets online. Sometimes companies offer a discount compared to buying in person.
Sometimes companies offer a discounted price compared to buying in person.
Allow at least 1.5 hours between connecting flights. You don’t want it to be long, but you also don’t want it to be short, so you don’t miss your next flight. You will have enough time to have a snack and there will be no reason to run to a different boarding gate.
You don’t want it to be long, but you also don’t want it to be short, so you don’t miss your next flight. You will have enough time to have a snack and there will be no reason to run to a different boarding gate.
a smile goes a long way. A smile breaks the ice between people and can ease awkward moments.
A smile breaks the ice between people and can ease awkward moments.
Listen to your body and know when to rest. You may feel overwhelmed and tired. It is important to listen to your body and relax, give yourself time to rest.
You may feel overwhelmed and tired. It is important to listen to your body and relax, give yourself time to rest.
Save your home address in your phone. If you get lost, you can show someone on Google Maps where you live.
If you get lost, you can show someone on Google Maps where you live.
Traveling with a friend or partner is always cheaper. You can split the bills and expenses of living with your friend and partner to save money.
You can split bills and living expenses with your friend and spouse to save money.
Make sure you use credit cards that are free. Get a credit card and a credit card that doesn’t charge a foreign transaction fee or ATM fee.
Get a credit card and debit card that don’t charge a foreign transaction fee or ATM fee.
Stay alert. It’s good to be open to people, but don’t forget that not everyone is good. So be careful and don’t get into suspicious or uncomfortable situations.
It’s good to be open to people, but don’t forget that not everyone is good. So be careful and don’t get into suspicious or uncomfortable situations.
Book your tickets in advance to the attractions. You can avoid queues and save valuable time.
You can avoid queues and save valuable time.
Get a camper.Vanlife may not be for everyone, but it’s worth trying if once. It gives softness and sweetness.
Vanlife may not be for everyone, but it’s worth a try if once. It gives softness and sweetness.
Hiring local guides. This is a great way to support the local economy. Plus it will help you save money and a great way to make new friends and understand the culture.
This is a great way to support the local economy. Plus it will help you save money and a great way to make new friends and understand the culture.
Move your feet and legs regularly on long flights. Get flight socks especially if you have blood clotting problems. Also, moving your feet will help reduce swelling.
Get flight socks especially if you have blood clotting problems. Also, moving your feet will help reduce swelling.
Don’t put all your cash/debit cards in one bag.
It is best to separate your cards into different bags, if one is missing, you will have another.
The shoulder season is a good time to travel. It will be cheaper and less crowded and the weather is usually nice.
It will be cheaper and there will be fewer people and the weather is usually still good.
Don’t be afraid to use a map. Don’t be afraid to use a map or ask for directions and look like a tourist.
Don’t be afraid to use a map or ask for directions and look like a tourist.
Ask the hostel staff for information – even if you’re not staying there. Many hostel staff are locals, so they know the city well and can give you advice on where to eat cheaply.
Most of the hostel staff are local, so they know the city well and can give you advice on where to eat cheaply.
Learn basic phrases in the language of your destination. You don’t need to be fluent, but it’s good to know basic phrases. It will make your transactions easier and the locals will appreciate this.
You don’t need to be fluent, but it’s good to know basic phrases. It will make your transactions easier and the locals will appreciate this.
When checking into a hotel, don’t be afraid to ask for an upgrade. They have a lot of flexibility when it comes to giving upgrades at check-in.
They have a lot of flexibility when it comes to offering upgrades during check-in.
Carry a first aid kit. Pack your first aid kits, antiseptic lotions, and lotions for minor cuts and scrapes. It is better to be prepared for danger.
Pack your first aid kit, antiseptic cream, and ointments for minor cuts and scrapes. It is better to be prepared for danger.
Open up to people you don’t know. It’s better to connect with someone who is a wanderer like you. You may have good friends.
It is good to connect with someone, who is a wanderer like you. You may have good friends.
Avoid taxis
They have no budget, try to avoid them, unless you have no other choice.
Use points and miles for free travel. Collect points and miles with your daily spending so you can earn free flights, accommodations, train tickets and other types of travel.
Collect points and miles with your daily spending so you can earn free flights, accommodations, train tickets and other types of travel.
Always have an extra USB charger. Batteries don’t last forever.
Take photos with people. It will be a good way to freeze the moment and come back to it later. You will want to look back on those days.
It will be a good way to stop for a minute and come back to it later. You will want to look back on those days.
Start preparing for your trip at least 6 weeks before departure. Some visa applications can take up to 6 weeks. Also, you will have enough time to get vaccinations if needed and do everything before the trip yours.
Some visa applications can take up to 6 weeks. Also, you will have enough time to get vaccinations if needed and to do everything before your trip.
Don’t bring more than 2 pairs of shoes. If you’re keeping the bag for a long time, you don’t want to pack too much.
If you’ve been saving for a long time, you don’t want to pack too much.
Compromise. If you go with someone it is important to listen to your partner and do what the other person likes.
If you are dating it is important to listen to your partner and do what the other person likes.
I keep in touch with family and friends (and it’s not hard!) It’s better to keep in touch with people who love you. But don’t do it too much, because you might get homesick.
It’s good to keep in touch with the people you love. But don’t do it too much, because you might get homesick.
Use a VPN to secure access to your favorite sites. A VPN is a great way to not only secure your connection but also give you access to websites that may not be available in other countries.
A VPN is a great way to not only secure your connection but also give you access to websites that may not be available in other countries.
Buy a small bag/suitcase. You will avoid packing too many things if you have a small suitcase.
You will avoid packing too much if you have a small suitcase.
Carry an extra debit and credit card. It’s always good to have a backup in case your card is stolen or lost.
It’s always good to have a backup in case your card is stolen or lost.
Read a history book! It will help you better understand the place you are going to.
It will help you better understand your destination.
Take a jacket. It can get cold at night.
Eat street food! It’s one of the best ways to get to know the local culture.
It is one of the best ways to get to know the local culture.
Take earplugs. Protect your sleep from mockers.
Protect your sleep from snorers.
Get yourself a set of wheels. Renting a car gives you more flexibility. You can visit different places of interest at any time.
Renting a car makes it easier for you. You can visit different places of interest at any time.
Use Facebook groups for local experiences. It’s a great way to find local jobs.
It’s a great way to find local jobs.
Plan your clothes for all the seasons you will have. If you know you will be going through a variety of weather conditions it is good to have clothes for each of the them.
If you know that you will be going through different types of weather it is good to have clothes for each of them.
Splurge every time.It’s a totally different experience. It is good to give yourself this opportunity to splurge, even in the most difficult financial situation.
It’s a completely different experience. It is good to give yourself this opportunity to splurge, even in the most difficult financial situation.
Get out of your comfort zone. Take a small step, so new exciting things happen in your life. Do something, you were afraid to do it at home.
Take a small step, so new exciting things happened in your life. Do something, you were afraid to do it at home.
Buy souvenirs and use postage. Going to post offices in other countries can be fun. You can buy souvenirs and send them home.
Going to post offices in other countries can be fun. You can buy souvenirs and send them home.
Carry hand sanitizer with you. Some toilets will not have cleaning equipment, it will be easy to catch the infection.
Some toilets will not have cleaning equipment, it will be easy to get an infection.
Book a hotel/hostel with breakfast included. It’s one less meal you have to worry about paying for.
It’s one less meal you have to worry about paying for.
Always pack a towel. Most hostels provide towels but it’s best to have your own small towel. You may need it at the beach or a picnic.
Most hostels provide towels but it’s best to have your own small towel. You may need it at the beach or a picnic.
But don’t be afraid to get lost on purpose. It is good to wander, you can find interesting places and immerse yourself in the rhythm of the city.
It is good to walk around, you can find interesting places and immerse yourself in the rhythm of the city.
Always visit your local tourist office. They can point you to free activities, special events happening during your stay, and everything in between. Also, they can give you tips on how to get to your destination.
They can point you to free activities, special events happening during your stay, and everything in between. Also, they can give you tips on how to get to your destination.
Don’t buy a money belt – it’s stupid. This is not necessary unless you really like the way they look. Just take a good look at your stuff.
This is not necessary unless you really like the way they look. Just take a good look at your stuff.
When you go out, take only what you need. Don’t take all your things with you, in case it gets stolen, you’ll have a backup.
Don’t take all your things with you, if you are robbed, you will have a backup.
Always carry the key. Carry a small combination key with you when you travel. If you live in a dorm, you can easily lock up your belongings and not worry too much about them.
Take a small combination lock with you when you travel. If you live in a dorm, you can easily lock up your belongings and not worry too much about them.
Don’t be shy to go into Starbucks or McDonald’s. You can use their restroom or free wifi.
You can use their bathroom or free wifi.
Don’t fly straight. It can be cheaper to fly into an airport near your destination, then take a train or bus to get to where you need to go.
It can be cheaper to fly into an airport near your destination, then take a train or bus to get to where you need to go.
Always get after business tourists when they are in safe lines.
They move fast as they often accelerate and travel light.
Never stray from families. Usually, they have a lot of stuff, so the call can be slow.
Usually, they have a lot of stuff, so the line can be slow.
Libraries, Starbucks, and many restaurants have free Wi-Fi. You can connect there for free.
Lunch time is a good time to visit the historical sites. It is better to visit those places early, late, or during lunch, there will be less people there.
It is better to visit those places very early, late, or during lunch, there will be less people there.
Never eat in a tourist area or near a tourist area. The food there is usually expensive, so it’s better to find somewhere else. It will be cheap and not crowded.
Local food is usually expensive, so it’s better to find somewhere else. It will be cheap and not crowded.
Eats at expensive restaurants during lunch. They can serve lunch with the same food they serve for dinner but at half the price.
They may offer a lunch special with the same food they will serve at dinner but at half the price.
Pack a flashlight. It will help you see at night, it’s good to have it, especially when hiking.
It will allow you to see at night, it is good to have it, especially during trips.
Stay in hostels. They are cheap, and you can meet new people there.
They are cheap, and you can meet new people there.
Use Meetup, the sharing economy, and hospitality websites to meet locals. It will allow you to meet local people and avoid tourist trips, as well as save money.
It will allow you to meet the local people and leave the tourist trip, as well as save money.
Take pictures of your luggage and clothes. It will help to easily identify your luggage in case of loss and speed up the process of getting your travel insurance to cover you.
It will help to easily identify your luggage if it is lost and speed up the process of getting your travel insurance to cover you.
Don’t over plan your trip. Plan a few things, try not to over plan, and just enjoy your day.
Plan a few things, try not to over-plan, and enjoy your day.
Relax. You will need to be patient for this.
You will need to be patient for this.
Be frugal – but not cheap. Yes, try not to spend a lot of money on things you don’t need. But don’t miss out on great experiences, think wisely before spending your money.
Yes, try not to spend a lot of money on things you don’t need. But don’t miss out on great experiences, think wisely before spending your money.
Avoid TripAdvisor. Great if you need to know opening hours or addresses. But it is not always positive.
Great if you need to know opening hours or addresses. But it is not always positive.
Book refundable hotel rooms in advance. You can book your ideal accommodation months (or weeks) in advance. But if the worst happens, you can cancel it and not lose your money.
You can book your ideal accommodation months (or weeks) in advance. But if the worst happens, you can cancel it and not lose your money.
Invest in good photography equipment. For a long time having your smartphone camera is enough. But if you’re going on a long trip and want to capture the most of it, it’s best to get the right DSLR and lens mount is more important than taking it.
Most of the time having your smartphone camera is enough. But if you’re going on a long trip and want to capture the most of it, it’s best to get the right DSLR and lens mount is more important than taking it.
Consider starting a travel blog. It can be a great way to support yourself and make a profit from it.
It can be a great way to work for yourself and you can make a profit out of it.
Use packing cubes. It’s the perfect way to increase space in your suitcase and organize everything.
It’s the perfect way to increase space in your suitcase and organize everything.
Always fold the sarong. It is required in many religious places.
It is required in many religious places.
Choose tours wisely. Make sure you travel with a responsible company. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, so you can get new and interesting information.
Make sure you go with a responsible company. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, so you can get new and interesting information.
Give back You can do it by volunteering, fundraising, or visiting a project.
Try to be more involved and give meaning to your journey. You can do it by volunteering, fundraising, or visiting a project.
Sunrise is better than sunset (usually). Waking up in the morning can be difficult, but it’s worth it. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the best nationalism of the day.
Waking up in the morning can be difficult, but it’s worth it. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch the best nationalism of the day.
Follow your instincts. If you feel like something is wrong, just follow your gut.
If you feel like something is wrong, just follow your gut.
Don’t take risks – be smart. Don’t do something to show off, especially if you can’t do it. Hire a professional, if you want to try a new job.
Don’t do something to show off, especially if you’re not good at it. Hire a professional, if you want to try a new job.
Get out of the way. It’s cheaper and you can find new places.
It can be cheap and you can find new places.
Always check under the bed when you leave the hotel room. Some things may fall and you don’t realize this, so make sure you check that there is nothing important under your bed.
Some things can fall and you don’t realize this, so make sure you check that there is nothing important under your bed.
Slow is better than fast. You will feel relaxed and truly immersed in a new culture and lifestyle.
You will feel more relaxed and immersed in a new culture and way of life.
Plan for the unexpected. Thinking “what could go wrong” and being prepared for it can boost your confidence.
Thinking about “what could go wrong” and being prepared for it, can boost your confidence.
If you’re still a student – don’t forget your student card for discounts. You can get great discounts with your student card.
You can get great discounts with your student card.
Google translations can help you when you are struggling to communicate. Google translations can save you if you don’t know another language well or not at all.
Google Translate can save you if you don’t know another language well or at all.
Bring a power bank for long day trips. Your phone’s battery can drain very quickly if you use your phone to walk around or take pictures with it.
Your phone’s battery can drain very quickly if you use your phone to walk around or take pictures with it.
Take an empty metal water bottle through airport security and fill it up at your gate. It’s a great way to save money and help the environment.
It’s a great way to save money and help the environment.
Take free walking tours. These tours will give you a great view and background of the city you are visiting.
These tours will give you a great experience and background of the city you are visiting.
Get city attraction cards. A city pass will save you money on admission if you want to visit many museums and other attractions in a short period of time.
The city center will save you money on admission if you want to visit many museums and other attractions in a short time.
Sign up for airline deals. Sign up for airline newsletters, as that is where they will advertise their sales. Airline tickets are often the biggest expense.
Sign up for airline newsletters, as this is where they will advertise their sales. Airline tickets are often the biggest expense.
Bookmark places on Instagram to visit. Instagram is a great place to find unique and upcoming places to visit.
Instagram is a great place to find unique and up-and-coming places to visit.
Compare tour sites before booking (Klook/Gyg/Viator).You can choose the price that suits you best.
You can choose the most suitable price for you.
Board your flight as soon as it opens to find seats together. Airlines can tell you their exact check-in time for a flight. In this case, you can stay close to your friend or partner.
Airlines can tell you the exact check-in time for a flight. In this case, you can stay close to your friend or partner.
Don’t bring too many hair products/body wash products. But that’s if you don’t have a special skin condition.
Most hotels and hostels will provide you with these, so you don’t need to pack them with you. But that’s if you don’t have a special skin condition.
Bring extra memory cards. It’s about creating memories, so if you don’t bring your laptop, it’s better to bring extra memory cards, so you don’t miss a good shot.
It’s about creating memories, so if you don’t bring your laptop, it’s better to bring some memory cards, so you don’t miss a good shot.
Carryon care package for the aircraft. If your luggage gets lost, it’s best to have most of your valuables in your carry-on.
If your luggage gets lost, it’s best to have most of your valuables with you.
Make the bed regularly. Some of your things can slide under the sheets, so making the bed can help you see them and not lose some of your things.
Some of your things can slide under the sheets, so making the bed can help you see them and not lose some of your things.
Fighting does not mean the end of your relationship (or friendship). Going out with someone can be stressful. Don’t be too proud to apologize.
Traveling with someone can be overwhelming. Don’t be too proud to apologize.
Make sure your phone is unlocked to use local sims. It’s an easy and affordable way to stay connected. Talk to your phone provider to find out if your phone is locked or unlocked.
It’s an easy and affordable way to stay connected. Talk to your phone provider to find out if your phone is locked or unlocked.
Couchsurfing is a great cheap accommodation option. Couchsurfing is one of the best ways to see a place from a local perspective and meet new people.
Couchsurfing is one of the best ways to see a place from a local perspective and meet new people.
