5 FIRST-TIME TRAVELER TIPS
It is overwhelming to organize your first trip. Every destination has unlimited things to organize, so you would like a listing for everything you want to grasp and plan. Hence, here are these tips for you.
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1. PLAN YOUR BUDGET CAREFULLY
A budget helps create financial stability and gives you transparency of what exactly you will be able to afford it. Planning and tracking expenses make it easier to pay bills accordingly, build an emergency fund for the trip, and save for high costs for the optional fees in the tour. It is necessary to map out your destination and plan your possible expense per trip to control your money completely. Plan it as carefully as you can, then bring twice as much money as you’ll think you need.
Also, try to Hide your money in multiple spots. These tips in traveling are not common, but this is helpful. Do not keep all of your funds in one place; this will help you if your bag, coat, etc., is lost or stolen. Try keeping some cash personally, some in online banks, some in your bag, and some stored safely at your hotel or hostel.
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2. FAMILIARIZE AND RESEARCH YOUR DESTINATION
Familiarizing your destinations can help you budget your expenses since you know what your trip will be and its possible expenses. Aside from that, Researching your destination before visiting can familiarize you with the activities available in the place you are interested in going to. It also can make you conscientious of your trip from hosts’ culture, tradition, and their Do’s and Don’ts. This simple research and familiarizing will help you plan your itinerary accordingly.
These familiarizing and researching tips include, • Is haggling acceptable? • Is tipping expected? • What is the appropriate attire allowed in the country? • What will the weather be like? • Are there any popular local scams to be aware of? • What are the DOs and DON’Ts I need to be conscious of? • Where is the nearest Police Stations and Emergency Clinic/Hospitals nearby?
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3. BRUSH UP ON SAFETY TIPS AND PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE.
Exploring the world is not limited; thus, brushing up on safety tips during your travel can help you avoid and be aware of possible accidents. It would be best if you were smart about it while traveling; simple research of safety tips for backpacking and traveling is a big help. This can make you aware of your surroundings and keep them front of mind during your trip.
Travel Insurance is the only thing you can rely on in future emergencies. This travel insurance may not be a requirement of some countries, but getting this can compensate against future accidents or medical treatments costs that can occur during your trip. Thus, travel insurance is required or not, having travel insurance when traveling is an advantage.
Also, you must Be flexible. It can help you increase strength and more excellent physical performance and prevent future injuries during the trip.
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4. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF—PACK MEDICINE WITH YOU.
Traveling for the first time may be challenging since you don’t know what trip you will be having, and sometimes this may cause you too much excitement, making you forget to take care of what you are eating.
You can enjoy your trip in many ways, but there’s nothing worse than getting sick while backpacking. Thus, it would be better if you took care of yourself by having a healthy meal per day, remembering to drink enough water, and allowing time for your body to rest and recover.
Also, it is essential to bring a first-aid kit with you. Bring various kinds of Medicine, bandages, antibiotic ointment and antibiotics, etc., if you have allergies during the travel. If you can take daily medications, make sure to have a plentiful supply.
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5. HAVE COPIES OF YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
One of the essential things you need to bring when traveling is photocopies of you documents. Keep a hard copy of your documents in your carry-on and each checked bag of luggage you are traveling if any of them go missing during the trip. These can help you in multiple situations if you lose your original copies.
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