13 Tips to Help Plan Your Trip
| May 29, 2017
9. Make sure everything is sorted back home
You have to remember that life won’t stop back home and if you don’t take precautions you might have a massive headache, especially if you’re traveling for a long time. You should make sure you pay your bills via direct debit and also tell your neighbors you’ll be away.
What if you have pets? The best course of action would be to either take them with you (sometimes not ideal), leave them with friends or relatives, or find house sitters. Many travelers are willing to take care of your house and pets while you’re away – it’s a win-win situation!
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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.
