There is a quote that says " travelling is not something you're good at, it's something you do. Like breathing".That is true. you can't be perfect and without making a few mistakes on your first trip abroad.
Are you worried that on your first trip to abroad will be full of mistakes, it is actually normal to make a few mistakes when travelling the first time to an unknown place.
Here are 10 tips you should know and avoid so you can enjoy your vacation abroad.
1. Overpacking: You may be tempted to bring outfits for every occasion, but the truth is that you may not wear all of them. You may get stuck with high baggage fees for exceeding the weight limit. You can do some laundry at your destination. Pack the most necessary things, beautiful and sassy; your undies, accessories, shoes, bags and clothes should give you comfort. Leave room for your shopping.
2. Not Packing a travel power Adapter: What many people do when packing for a trip is to bring the cords to charge their phones, tablets, and laptops. what they may not consider is that many of these cords may not work outside of their country. Many countries have their own type of power outlet and can differ from country to country. if you want your cords to work when you travelled abroad, then you will have to buy travel adapters. You can find it on Amazon. They are decent and portable and can accept a range of voltages.
3. Not finding out if your phone will work abroad: It is important you find out if your phone plan will work in the country of your destination. In some cases, you need to buy the country Sim card or pay for data in order to use wifi hotspot and internet-based app to make calls and send messages.
4. Allowing mistakes to ruin your trip: That you're reading how to avoid mistakes on your first trip, does not mean you will not make mistakes. Mistakes will always come.
All travel usually has an element of chaos and expecting that everything will go perfectly and smoothly all the time is a mistake on its own. You might forget something, your plane may be delayed, train cancelled. The best thing to do is not to let this weigh you down, but to calm down and figure out how you can fix it. Accept the fact that something might happen that is completely beyond your control, that you can't always control everything. so relax and enjoy your trip
5. Going for the cheap instead of the best value: It is smart to save money when budgeting for your trip but getting products of best quality should not be compromised. Always consider whenever you are getting items of reliability, how long it is going to last. Is it going to last for years? so that you don't have to deal with the cycle of breaking down and replacing of items each time you want to travel. Always look for what is comfortable when shopping for shoes and clothes. Go for quality, but remember that expensive isn't synonymous with quality.
6. Not cross-checking directions from locals: Sometimes it could be funny the answers some strangers give when asked for direction. Some locals tend to be ashamed if you ask something they don't know, so they just point to any direction and hope for the best. Try using GDS and google maps, they are useful abroad and also ask another person if you are in doubt.
7. Overpaying for flight tickets: Everyone knows that buying the last-minute ticket can be expensive. There are many advise on the internet for buying your ticket, maybe 2 to 3 months, even 6 months before the date of travelling. And this advice may not be applicable every time based on airline industry algorithms. Once you have made up your mind on your destination, you can use Tripberry, wakanow to check fares and track fares. Online travelling shops have features that will help you choose the cheapest day to depart and return. It can also let you know how much you will be saving if you change to another date.
8. Buying different tickets from different airlines: It is usually risky to fly one itinerary on separate tickets. If you have one ticket and the plane is delayed or cancelled, the airline own the responsibility to get you to your final destination. But if you are on a separate ticket, they don't, but will get you as far as the end of the ticket you're flying them on. Nonetheless, it is sometimes necessary to book separate tickets if it is cost-effective, you have an award ticket and you're flying airlines that don't interline and can't be ticketed together.
9. Exchanging a bunch of cash at the airport: Travellers tend to lose a lot of money when travelling abroad, due to the exchange rate at the airport which is usually higher than when exchanging at the bank or outside the airport. How much you lose depends on how much you need when you go to exchange foreign currency. If the amount you need is small then the foreign exchange won't be an issue. Exchange the amount that can cover your local transport and a few things on your way. when you get your destination, you can exchange as the day progresses.
10. Running out of phone battery: It can be frustrating if your phone is dead in a place you are unfamiliar with and especially when you needed to retrieve information from your phone either for direction or to contact a person. so when you are on an adventure, a charged phone becomes even more essential. Having a rechargeable battery pack is perfect for keeping your phone alive no matter where you are in the world.
For all your travelling needs,
Call/WhatsApp +234 8038412251
1. Overpacking: You may be tempted to bring outfits for every occasion, but the truth is that you may not wear all of them. You may get stuck with high baggage fees for exceeding the weight limit. You can do some laundry at your destination. Pack the most necessary things, beautiful and sassy; your undies, accessories, shoes, bags and clothes should give you comfort. Leave room for your shopping.
2. Not Packing a travel power Adapter: What many people do when packing for a trip is to bring the cords to charge their phones, tablets, and laptops. what they may not consider is that many of these cords may not work outside of their country. Many countries have their own type of power outlet and can differ from country to country. if you want your cords to work when you travelled abroad, then you will have to buy travel adapters. You can find it on Amazon. They are decent and portable and can accept a range of voltages.
3. Not finding out if your phone will work abroad: It is important you find out if your phone plan will work in the country of your destination. In some cases, you need to buy the country Sim card or pay for data in order to use wifi hotspot and internet-based app to make calls and send messages.
4. Allowing mistakes to ruin your trip: That you're reading how to avoid mistakes on your first trip, does not mean you will not make mistakes. Mistakes will always come.
All travel usually has an element of chaos and expecting that everything will go perfectly and smoothly all the time is a mistake on its own. You might forget something, your plane may be delayed, train cancelled. The best thing to do is not to let this weigh you down, but to calm down and figure out how you can fix it. Accept the fact that something might happen that is completely beyond your control, that you can't always control everything. so relax and enjoy your trip
5. Going for the cheap instead of the best value: It is smart to save money when budgeting for your trip but getting products of best quality should not be compromised. Always consider whenever you are getting items of reliability, how long it is going to last. Is it going to last for years? so that you don't have to deal with the cycle of breaking down and replacing of items each time you want to travel. Always look for what is comfortable when shopping for shoes and clothes. Go for quality, but remember that expensive isn't synonymous with quality.
6. Not cross-checking directions from locals: Sometimes it could be funny the answers some strangers give when asked for direction. Some locals tend to be ashamed if you ask something they don't know, so they just point to any direction and hope for the best. Try using GDS and google maps, they are useful abroad and also ask another person if you are in doubt.
7. Overpaying for flight tickets: Everyone knows that buying the last-minute ticket can be expensive. There are many advise on the internet for buying your ticket, maybe 2 to 3 months, even 6 months before the date of travelling. And this advice may not be applicable every time based on airline industry algorithms. Once you have made up your mind on your destination, you can use Tripberry, wakanow to check fares and track fares. Online travelling shops have features that will help you choose the cheapest day to depart and return. It can also let you know how much you will be saving if you change to another date.
8. Buying different tickets from different airlines: It is usually risky to fly one itinerary on separate tickets. If you have one ticket and the plane is delayed or cancelled, the airline own the responsibility to get you to your final destination. But if you are on a separate ticket, they don't, but will get you as far as the end of the ticket you're flying them on. Nonetheless, it is sometimes necessary to book separate tickets if it is cost-effective, you have an award ticket and you're flying airlines that don't interline and can't be ticketed together.
9. Exchanging a bunch of cash at the airport: Travellers tend to lose a lot of money when travelling abroad, due to the exchange rate at the airport which is usually higher than when exchanging at the bank or outside the airport. How much you lose depends on how much you need when you go to exchange foreign currency. If the amount you need is small then the foreign exchange won't be an issue. Exchange the amount that can cover your local transport and a few things on your way. when you get your destination, you can exchange as the day progresses.
10. Running out of phone battery: It can be frustrating if your phone is dead in a place you are unfamiliar with and especially when you needed to retrieve information from your phone either for direction or to contact a person. so when you are on an adventure, a charged phone becomes even more essential. Having a rechargeable battery pack is perfect for keeping your phone alive no matter where you are in the world.
For all your travelling needs,
Call/WhatsApp +234 8038412251
