8 Important Tips in Travels

We love taking trips, whether it’s a short road trip, or a longer expedition by air to some far-away exotic place. But all too habitually we fail to plan in advance for the journey and the result turns frustration and wind you up.

1. The most obvious thing to check on before setting off on a overseas visit is the state of the local weather where you are approaching. You don’t want to arrive in a thin shirt if it’s snowing, and end up to pay with extra cost to get those required in the foreign country.

2. When you change money, ask for some small bills or loose change. Petty cash will come in handy for tipping and public transportation. Consider keeping the change separate from your larger bills, so that it's readily accessible and you'll be less of a target for theft.

3. For road trips, get the right maps and plan your route thoroughly. Everything won’t go exactly as planned, but at least you’ll have much fewer nasty shocks.

4. A trip to a huge shopping mall will suffer from a lack of careful planning. Some malls are so big and therefore planning is important. Get a list of all the meeting points and a map of the location, as well as opening and closing times, before setting off.

5. Never ever make a joke about bombs or terrorists near security at an airport. In a few cases whereby some tourists have making fun jokingly mentioned they have a small bomb or shooting gun in their case as end up that their luggage is being thoroughly inspected. Later at the police station they deeply regretted their foolishity.

6. If you are travelling with children, bring along their recent photos with you. If a child gets lost or during emergency, the photo will prove invaluable in helping to locate your child again.

7. Be clear in your mind that the medical and travel insurance coverage you have is adequate for you and your family members before departure.

8. If you lose your passport, notify the local police station nearby immediately. The officer will help you arrange a visit to the nearest consulate of your home country as soon as possible to have the passport replace.