9 Ways to Ruin Your Vacation

Amanda Burton | March 18, 2015

So you’ve finally saved enough for that trip of a lifetime. You’ve been working hard, counting your pennies and stroking the days off the calendar. But don’t let your imagination run wild without taking the time to plan for the good, bad and the ugly. Here are some of the ugly things to look out for when you take off the rose colored glasses:

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1. Not Dressing for the Weather

There’s nothing worse than being wet in the cold or hot in the heat. Oftentimes we have a vision of what the climate will be like in our travel destination, and then we’re surprised to find out we were dead wrong. The southern states do experience cold and snow, and Canada does hit skyrocketing temperatures in the summer; it’s not a barren frigid wasteland. Getting off of a plane dressed like an ass with a suitcase filled with similarly inappropriate outfits can make for a disastrous holiday. It also makes you immediately recognizable as a tourist.

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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.