12 Ways to Travel Responsibly

3. Support Local Businesses

Sometimes when you’re on the road for a long time, you might miss the comforts of your home country, which includes familiar products and services. It’s not a problem to have a Starbucks’ chai latte or visit a famous brand store every now and then, but it shouldn’t become a habit.

First off, you’re missing the opportunity of trying something new, but even more importantly, you’re contributing to a massive corporation instead of helping local businesses. These people are ones who really should benefit from tourism. You should consider hiring a guide to show you around, buy clothes from local stalls, and try the delicacies on offer.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.