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A Collection Of Travel Tips From Experts
I’ve put together a detailed collection of posts here on my blog, of some of the …
🌺 Best Travel Tips From Experts
I thought it was time to share some of the more 📝 helpful tips I’ve learned, from years of travel and recommendations from other seasoned travelers, to pass on to you.
After all, this is part of the reason I’ve named my 📖 blog … Gr8 Travel Tips! 🙂
I hope these travel tips will help to make your travel experience; safe, secure and as enjoyable as possible. This list is extensive, so be sure to bookmark this page for future reference. 🙂
Best Travel Tips From Well Seasoned Travelers
Good To Know Travel Tips
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➡ Do Not Forget To Purchase Travel ⚕ Medical Insurance;
➡ Take cellphone photos of 🛂 Passports and other Important Documents;
➡ Keep calm and relax when traveling. Things will always go not according to plan at some point;
➡ Don’t let this cause undo stress for you and those you are traveling with. It’s all a part of travel and things will work out in the long run; 🙂
➡ Pack a Small 🧳 Travel First Aid Kit Always;
➡ Check that expiry date on your 🛂 passports and travel documents. They must be valid a minimum of 6 months after departure.
➡ Take a 📸 photo of your luggage in case it becomes lost in transit making it easier to recover;
➡ Don’t forget family and friends at home. A postcard goes a long way. Postcards are popular once again!;
➡ Make a Note of Current Currency Exchange Prices when traveling to Foreign Places;
➡ Always remain respectful and friendly with all 👮 Border Agents at all times;
➡ Visit the Local Tourism Office for your Travel Destination. They often provide free wi-fi and other services for visitors;
➡ Store Your Liquids in Zip Lock Bags to Prevent Spillage.
Best Travel Tips When On The Move
Transportation Travel Tips
➡ Taking a Taxi? 🚕 Don’t get taxi scammed! Always ask for a price before entering the cab, especially in foreign countries;
➡ Don’t forget to put that seat belt on when riding in 🚕 taxis. You have no idea how safe your driver is;
➡ Don’t lose site of your 🧳 luggage when traveling by 🚌 bus. Many times they are taken on/off the bus by mistake, at some other stop;
➡ Learn how to drive a manual shift 🚗 car if possible. In many countries, automatic transmissions are not available;
➡ Always wear a helmet if renting scooters or motorcycles for 🛵 safety;
➡ Taking a 🚂 Train Journey with open seating? Then make your way to the end car, they are usually much quieter;
➡ Never leave valuables in a 🚗 rented car and/or place items in the trunk {before} parking, especially in busy tourist areas;
Best Travel Tips When Taking Flights
Air Travel Tips
➡ Check-in for your flight as early as possible to help prevent getting bumped on overbooked flights;
➡ When arriving at a new airport and destination, try to locate the ℹ Information Booth ℹ at the airport. These people are extremely helpful in assisting in any way they can. From locating ATM bank machines, taxi rates, bus transportation, hotels and much more;
➡ Purchase Small Key Locks for Your Carry On Luggage to Prevent …
✈ Air Travel In Flight Theft ✈;
➡ Check the popular airline 💺 seating chart websites such as {SeatGuru} before choosing your seat;
➡ Wash your hands often on ✈ airplanes, as they are filled with bacteria. We always carry hand sanitizer or wipes on all our travels;
➡ Be sure to Carry a Pen for Completing Customs Forms and Making Notes;
➡ Absolutely Do Not Poke or Grab Your Flight Attendant! Use your call button if you need assistance;
➡ Always put your shoes on when making your way to the toilet. Do you know how dirty those floors can be? Yikes:
➡ On long-haul 🛫 flights, get up and stretch often and try to watch when the restrooms are quiet and use them at that time;
➡ To avoid long lines for the 🚻 restroom after exiting a flight, head to the 🧳 baggage claim area instead. They are usually much quieter.
Best Travel Tips On Cruise Vacations
Cruise Vacation Travel Tips
➡ Taking a cruise and on a budget? Inside cabins are a great way to save!
➡ It’s OK to Say No Politely if the cruise ships photographer tries to take your photograph;
➡ Check out Repositioning Cruises for Excellent Deals;
➡ Taking a Cruise and Worried About Sea Sickness? Try a Motion Sickness Bracelet;
➡ Book your cruise holiday as soon as possible, for the best cabin choices & incentives;
➡ It’s always good to arrive at your cruise departure point at least 1 day early. You never know when unexpected travel disruptions may occur.
➡ If you are prone to sea sickness, try to book a mid-ship stateroom and/or lower deck.
➡ Do include gratuities in your travel budget. Be sure to check out my post here on …
💵 Tipping On A Cruise Vacation | Staff Gratuities {Guide}
➡ If booking Shore Excursions with your cruise line, try to book popular excursions as quickly as possible.
➡ Beware of all inclusive beverage packages. You may still be charged a 15% to 20% bar service fee.
Travel Safety & Security Tips
Safety & Security Travel Tips
➡ Always Trust Your Instincts Especially When Traveling;
➡ If You Are Worried You May Lose Something 💍 Precious … Then it’s always best to: Leave It At Home;
➡ Always 🔒 Lock Your Cellphone to prevent others from using it if lost or stolen;
➡ Heading to a foreign country? Keep the Number of Your Embassy for the country visited in case of emergency;
➡ Do Not Leave Any Valuables Visible in Your 🚗 Rental Car! Lock it, Hide it, Keep it;
➡ Beware of equipment rentals in foreign countries!
Many will charge you after the fact for damage not caused by you! Jet Skis, Boats & Motorbikes in particular. Take 📸 photos prior to renting the equipment. Check out my latest post on …
🛥 Scams in Thailand 🛥 as an example, for more information;
➡ Men … never carry a wallet in your back pocket;
➡ Women … don’t make it easy for thieves to easily grab your 👜 purse out of your arms. As well, try to make sure you purse closes securely and is not open to pick pockets;
➡ Taking a Beach Vacation? Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach when swimming;
➡ Keep in touch with family and friends always. 📶 Social Media is great for this;
➡ Thieves are watching and are active everywhere. 🕵 Travel Safely Abroad 🕵 At All Times;
➡ Never Ever Give Your 🪪 Credit Card Information to Strangers on the Phone.
Handy Items To Pack
Packing Travel Tips
➡Take an Empty Water Bottle through 👮 Airport Security 👮 to refill later;
➡ I always say; got a passport, cellphone and bank card … you’re good to go!
➡ If you wear prescription eye wear, try to bring an extra pair along with you;
➡ Keep kleenex and / or a roll of 🧻 toilet paper handy when traveling, especially in foreign countries.
➡ Pack some snacks with you in your carry on, just in case you are delayed and there’s no where to purchase any food;
➡ Pack plenty of sunscreen, especially if taking a tropical vacation. Sunscreen can be extremely expense, especially in foreign countries.
➡ Keep All Valuables and Essential Items in Your 🧳 Carry On Baggage;
➡ Take Only What You Will Need … Not What You Think You May Need; 🙂
➡ Carry a Compact Umbrella for Unexpected Rain;
➡ Use plastic sandwich bags to carry your liquids in case of spills in your luggage;
➡ Carry a small baggy of laundry soap to quickly wash clothes in the sink or shower;
Accommodations
Travel Tips From Experts About Rooms
➡ Try to book at least your first nights 🛌 stay prior to leaving home, when arriving to a new destination;
➡ Number One priority is to check for 🪳 Bed Bugs immediately, when entering your hotel room. This goes even for the nicest of properties;
➡ Traveling with a group? 🏡 House rentals are now a great option and in most cases, much cheaper than multiple hotel rooms. We use 🛌 Airbnb for all types of rentals for many years;
➡ Remove those hotel room 🛌 bedspreads – They are swimming in bacteria and germs;
➡ Don’t be afraid to say ✋ No, to airport or hotel porters if you do not need assistance;
➡ Television Remote Controls and Telephones in your hotel room are filthy. If you use them, be sure to wash your hands afterwards;
➡ Don’t leave anything you don’t want stolen, left out in the open in your room to tempt others. 🔐 Lock them away, or hide them well;
➡ If using an in room safe, leave a note to yourself to open and check it before checking out. Many rooms are now eliminating in room safes, because too many people are leaving their valuables behind;
➡ Keep the 📺 Television Volume at a Respectable Level in Motel/Hotel Rooms;
➡ Did you know the filthiest object in a 🛌 hotel room is your TV remote?
➡ Forgot to Pack Something? Check with your hotel before heading out to the store. Many supply things like; 🪥 toothbrushes, combs, sewing kits, 🚿 shower caps, and 🪒 disposable razors.
Best Travel Tips About Local Customs
Local Customs & Culture Travel Tips
➡ 🙏 Always be respectful of the local customs & culture when visiting foreign destinations;
➡ Try to Learn A Few Words in the Local Language;
➡ Never Be Afraid To Barter With 🛍 Shop Keepers and/or Vendors where it is practiced;
➡ Be friendly, smile and talk with the locals in the country you are visiting. A 🙂 smile goes a long way;
➡ Always try to experience and eat what the locals eat. Walking cultural 🥪 Food Tours are great!
➡ Be courteous of others stepping off 🚍 buses and 🚂 trains. Stand to the side and don’t be pushy;
➡ Try not to compare things to that of what you have, or expect to be at home when in a foreign country.
There you have it!
My detailed list of some of the Best Travel Tips we’ve compiled over the years, and also ones we have picked up and used from well seasoned travelers from around the world.
I hope a few of them will be of use to you and perhaps, a few things that you may not have been aware of. If you enjoyed viewing my list, please do forward them on to family and friends who may find them useful as well.
Questions & Answers
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