A jaunt overseas for most of us holds promise of fun and excitement. However, there are certain pointers to keep in mind before you embark on your journey.
- Pick a Lonely planet on your destination: A Lonely Planet is a super guide to most of the destinations in the world. It’s a great help for those looking to travel on a limited budget but yet want to see it all.If possible, have your reservations done in advance. With fantastic web sites such as Tripadvisor, Expedia, that offer awesome discounts for early reservations, you are in safe hands.
- Know about the weather conditions of your destination: Make sure you do know about the weather conditions for you don’t want to be caught in torrential rains without your appropriate rain wear…. For instance- in Hong Kong there are down pours in the month of May….so don’t be surprised if you get a wet welcome… Keep in mind that places in the southern hemisphere would have winter in the months of April- June and vice versa for summer.
- Pick up a few words of the local language: Always helps to know a few important words of the local language for countries where English may not be widely spoken. Such a tourist is definitely more welcome than a snooty one who couldn’t care less.
- Keep maps handy : Better still enable GPS on your mobile phone.GPS navigator as well as Google maps are a boon for foreigners and will make sure you never get lost.
- Copies : Keep photocopies of important documents such as your passport, visas, tickets and hotel reservations. You never know when you misplace them and would need a back-up. Keep the copies in your suit case and the originals in your handbag or carry all.
Here’s wishing you Bon voyage. Have fun, enjoy yourself and create a treasure chest of beautiful memories!!
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