It is common to make a few careless mistakes when traveling and exploring
the unknown. But sometimes these
mistakes can turn your trip into a disappointing and money wasting experience. Here are 24 of the most common travel
mistakes. Let’s hope these tips can help
you avoid falling victim of these boo-boos.
1. Having an over ambitious itinerary
Instead… Be flexible; don’t be afraid to change your plans due to weather
or money shortage. Be aware of the time
it takes to get from “A” to “B” (not by distance, but by travel method: car,
bus, train, etc). Factor additional time
for possible delays as well as extra time to rest. Remember, you don’t need to see the whole
country in one visit; planning to do so will make you feel unaccomplished.
2. Over packing
Instead… Pack only what you need and know you’ll use, not what you think
you’ll use. Buy the rest at your
destination (possibly at a fraction of the price). Once fully packed, review everything you have
and try to reduce the load a little bit more.
Check out 15 things you don’t need to pack to avoid carrying that extra
weight.
3. Blindly trusting the first directions you get from a local
Instead… Cast a broad net of directions.
Ask more than one person for directions to the same place. If the person hesitates or looks up like
searching for an answer, kindly accept their help and look for additional help
at the next street. Go with the general
consensus.
4. Relying totally on Guide Books
Instead… Guidebooks are made to inform your travels, not to define
them. Put the guidebook down and
interact with other travelers and people at the destination. Allow yourself to explore and use on your own
initiative; there is a lot more to a place than what is in any guidebook.
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