How to Keep Fit on Your Round-The-World Trip
| August 4, 2017
9. Consider Exploring a City by Bike
Amsterdam might be famous for its canals and progressive laws, but it also has a strong bike culture that bans vehicles from the city center. There are many other cities around the world that share the same ideals about traffic, allowing you to explore them on two wheels instead of four.
Most hotels have bicycles for you to rent, but if that’s not the case, it’s usually not hard to find places where you can rent one for the day. Some cities even have bike-sharing programs where you can pick a bike from one station, cycle around, and drop it somewhere else.
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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.
