Travel
Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations,
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and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means,
with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip.
After over 5 years of consistent travel, I’ve definitely learned my fair share of lessons.my guard down or the time Scott and I showed up at the Airport only to find that we no longer had a car rental.Some of these travel mishaps can be avoided and some of them are just a part of traveling. You simply cannot plan for everything. However, keeping a few important things in mind will make your travels much easier. So, in no particular order,Be Flexible
We always plan for delays and try not to get upset when things inevitably go wrong. Patience is extremely important when traveling!
Stay Hydrated on Planes
I know it’s fun to get drunk at 20,000 feet, but it’s also much easier to get dehydrated. Staying hydrated — especially on long-haul flights — makes it easier to get over jet lag too.
plan Your Outfits
I’m a lazy, last-minute packer, so I’ve spent too many trips with all black or all grey outfits because I didn’t plan my outfits before packing. I look back at photos and wish I had put more effort into packing.
About a week or so before each trip, I make a mental list of items I don’t want to forget — which i wall forget if I don’t write them down. I’ve learned that when I think of something, I need to write it down.
Learn Common Phrases of the Local Language
A simple “Please,” “Thank you,” and “I’m sorry” in the local language goes a long way. I also like to learn the word for beer, but that’s just me.
Make Photocopies of Important Documents
In my early twenties, I was very good about keeping a copy of my passport in a separate bag from my actual passport. Then I got lazy. Recently, a friend of mine lost her passport at the airport. She was told that if she had brought a copy of it and extra passport photos they would have let her travel. Since she didn’t, she was forced to forfeit a flight and a week in Europe. I now carry a copy with me.
Put Your Room Number & Hotel Address in Your Phone.
Am I the only one who can’t remember my hotel room number? There has to be others out there like me.
Don’t Forget an Extra Camera Battery
Have you ever gotten to that epic sunset photo spot and realized your camera battery is dead and you don’t have a back up? I try to bring at least three camera batteries on all of our trips so that we don’t miss out on that perfect shot.Always Bring a Sarong.
Sarongs can be used as a wrap when you are cold, a towel, a curtain, or a piece of clothing that can be worn dozens of different ways. Solid colors are great, but if you want something that stands out,
Alert Your Bank and Credit Card Company of Your Travel Plans.
This is a great habit to get into if you don’t want your credit card company or bank to put a hold on your card while you are overseas.
