Ways To Find The Best Hidden Gems
New worlds await you, whether near or far, and travel is the way to open the door to unexpected sights, sounds and experiences. Though it can be intimidating on some levels, travel need not be stressful if you take some tips beforehand from those who have tread the paths before you. A few bits of knowledge will go a long way in preparing you for an unforgettable trip.
Know the common emergency phrases and contacts for the place where you are traveling. If you are traveling abroad, you want to know how to communicate an emergency, even if all you can say is “emergency.” You also want to know that you have the best contact for any emergencies that you may encounter, so you aren’t caught off guard. If you know who to call and how to communicate with them, you can feel much safer and at ease during your trip.
Make sure you leave extra valuables at home. Don’t carry extra jewelry, credit cards, cash, or electronics if you don’t have to. The more valuables you bring with you, the more chance you have of losing one or more of them or worse – having them stolen. You’re better off leaving unneeded items at home than losing them.
If you have any dangerous food allergies and are traveling abroad, make sure you are familiar with the foods in that country. Make sure you do not eat any entrees with your allergic ingredient, or you can ask the waiter in that language if that ingredient is in what you are ordering.
Drink plenty of water. Many doctors say that the primary reason people get sick on long flights is dehydration. Cabin air is very dry and in an enclosed space, germs travel much easier. Protect yourself by staying hydrated by drinking lots of water and juice and you may stave off the cold that the woman, three rows back is sporting.
Taking time to travel to new areas while on the way to an intended travel destination can help one find new places to stay at for the next time they want to take a trip. Side trips can often yield new and exciting places for one to explore either on their trip or to book a separate trip to experience fully.
If you are using traveler’s checks, cash them in before you go to shop or eat. While it is true that most places accept traveler’s checks, they are difficult to work with. You may find yourself getting shorted if you use them, so play it safe and get the local currency before you spend.
Having a good set of maps or road atlas can save one from a possible disaster if they get lost or electronic map devices such as GPS or smart phones run out of battery. Many things can cause electronics to malfunction and stop working. Having backup option can save one’s trip.
Now that you’re wiser about the ways of the world, you can pack your bags and be on your way. Remember the suggestions you’ve read here, then relax and go with the flow. The world is an open book and it’s time for you to add a few pages of your own. What are you waiting for?
