13 Tips to Help Plan Your Trip

7. What are you packing?

First-time travelers usually carry their whole houses on their backs and regret every minute of it! They think they might need four pairs of shoes or three pairs of jeans, but end up walking in shorts and flip flops most of the time. Don’t do that, travel light!

If you’re just going on a short trip, by all means, take what you need. However, if you’re away for months, you have to pack efficiently – why carry a massive coat if you’re only using it twice? You just need to remember you can buy everything you need in most major cities.

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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.