One of the most exciting things to do in life is to go
travelling. If you are lucky enough to have the time and money you should give
it a try. the world is your oyster, and you can go across America, Europe or
anywhere else that your heart desires! There are some essential things that you
must plan for, however, to ensure your trip runs smoothly. I have listed some of
the major things to think about below.
MONEY
The first thing to do is to make sure you have enough money to
get to your intended destinations. Then once you have arrived, you need to have
enough to be able to move around and pay for accommodation. It would be wise to save up before you do
anything else. If you are a student might want to take on a part-time job. There
would be nothing worse than reaching your dream destination, ready to start your adventure, only to be limited by your funds. If you
are a someone who works full time and is thinking of escaping for a while, save
some of your income by spending less on luxury items for a few months. You will
be surprised how quickly those savings add up!
PLANNING
Do you want to see the Taj Mahal? Would you love to visit
Southend Pier? Good plans mean that you arrive where you need to be, on
schedule. Without thinking your journey through, you may find that you run out
of time in one place and as a result, miss out on some amazing sights and
experiences. Make an itinerary of each country you want to visit, then look at each city you will
stay in. Give yourself enough time in each place to see all the stuff you wish
to see. Even if you are enjoying one particular location, leave when you have
planned to leave, or you might have to cut short your time in the next place.
LEARN ABOUT LOCAL LIFE
It is a great idea to do some research into the way the locals
live. It will make your trip so much more worthwhile. For example, if you wish
to travel around Spain for a month or two, consider taking some Spanish lessons. It is so
much fun being able to have conversations with people who live in the country
you are visiting. Think about what kind of foods are popular in the places you wish to visit. There is no
reason not to check out some highly rated local restaurants online. You will
feel like you are a part of the culture, as opposed to just another tourist!
If you take this advice, it is guaranteed that you will get the
most from your trip. Plus you will have even more interesting stories to tell
people when you get home! I know all this planning and research might not sound
like fun, but honestly, if it means that you have no regrets when the trip is
over, it will all be worth it!
