Don't wait, just book your flight. Most people dream of seeing mountain peaks and crystal
clear blue water in their lifetime, but the only ones that do book the flight. Once you have
booked the flight, you get to dream of your vacation until you fly away.
clear blue water in their lifetime, but the only ones that do book the flight. Once you have
booked the flight, you get to dream of your vacation until you fly away.
Take Anything You Don’t Want to Lose Inside Your Carry-on Bag
The last thing you want is to be stranded in a new country without a fresh pair of clothes to
wear. I always bring my computer, camera gear, and a few pairs of clothes with me in my
carry-on bag. That way if my checked bag is lost, I let the airport deal with it, while I am off
having fun without a worry on my mind.
wear. I always bring my computer, camera gear, and a few pairs of clothes with me in my
carry-on bag. That way if my checked bag is lost, I let the airport deal with it, while I am off
having fun without a worry on my mind.
Make Sure You Pre-Book Any Checked Luggage
Airports charge upwards of twenty dollars per kg for luggage that isn’t pre-booked. Just last
week I met a guy that had to pay a thousand dollars for his luggage because he booked his
flights but forgot to book his luggage.
week I met a guy that had to pay a thousand dollars for his luggage because he booked his
flights but forgot to book his luggage.
Check Which Fees Your Bank Charges for Using Cards Overseas
You could end up getting charged twenty dollars per transaction overseas. Make sure you
know what fees each one of your cards charge before you go. Some banks even have
travel money cards that don’t charge fees for overseas transactions.
Make Sure You Have More Than Six Months Left on Your Passport
Many countries won’t let you in if your passport is due to expire in the near future. Be sure
to check ahead of time so you can get a new passport long before your date of departure.
to check ahead of time so you can get a new passport long before your date of departure.
Ensure You Have The Relevant Travel Visas To Get Into Your Destination.
Just because you bought the ticket doesn’t mean they will let you on the flight. Many
countries require you to ask them permission to enter the country before you go there. The
document you fill out to ask them beforehand is called a travel visa.
countries require you to ask them permission to enter the country before you go there. The
document you fill out to ask them beforehand is called a travel visa.
Pack Light
The more you bring on your trip, the more you will have to carry around. If you can’t walk
around for ten minutes in your house with all your luggage, you probably aren’t going to
want to walk with it for half an hour through the airport.
around for ten minutes in your house with all your luggage, you probably aren’t going to
want to walk with it for half an hour through the airport.
Bring A Book
If you like to read, it is always good to bring a book or e-reader with you. A lot of travel
destinations around the world do not have books in the language you speak.
destinations around the world do not have books in the language you speak.
Turn Roaming Off On Your Phone
If you have a phone plan, it is best to turn roaming off before you leave. Some companies
charge a dollar a minute for overseas roaming. Many people get home without realising
they are being charged until a massive bill arrives in the mail.
charge a dollar a minute for overseas roaming. Many people get home without realising
they are being charged until a massive bill arrives in the mail.
Buy Travel Insurance
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel, it is as simple as that. For as
little as $100, you could be protected from almost anything overseas. You're going to be
taking chances and trying new things, it is best to know that if something goes wrong you
are covered.
Most Importantly Have Fun!
Remember that other countries do things differently than yours. You are going away for a
more relaxed pace of life, so remember that some cultures do things a lot slower than
yours. So if dinner takes an hour to arrive, just relax and enjoy where you are on your
vacation.
more relaxed pace of life, so remember that some cultures do things a lot slower than
yours. So if dinner takes an hour to arrive, just relax and enjoy where you are on your
vacation.
