Taking a trip overseas, out of the borders of your own country, for the first time ever can be extremely exciting and scary all in one!
Yes, almost everyone gets that double dose of excitement and fear. It’s not easy exploring a world of many wonders with different landscapes, weather, races, languages and cultures!
One of the best tips for a traveller exploring overseas for the first time is to make ‘research‘ your best friend! Don’t just book the holiday you feel you should go on, rather take your time and research deeply into the culture, history, language, security, local scams and food available in this particular destination.
Pack Light
In as much as you may be a bit confused on what to pack and not pack up in your travel luggage, it’s way better to pack as light as possible and take only essential items for you trip. Asides from avoiding overweight baggage fee, it also helps to give you a sense of greater freedom and comfort on your trip, than moving around with 100kg luggage.
Get Travel Insurance
The truth is no one wants to spend additional money on Travel insurance but get one anyways! It saves you a lot of spending in cases of unforeseen emergencies like falling sick while on your trip, missing luggage or even accidents. In the long run, it’s so worthwhile having travel insurance while embarking on any international trip.
Travel with Personal Medication
It’s essential to have this in mind when setting off for your first trip, taking a bit of first aid medication is important, like aspirins or even anti-diarrhea for consuming food that might upset your stomach. At some destinations over the counter medication is prohibited without a doctor’s prescription.
Take As Many Photos
The more the better, as photographs teleport back to reliving such beautiful memories in our mind and soul. Looking back at such pictures ten years give a type of unimaginable joy and turns you automatically into a storyteller!
Don’t forget to grab your phone or camera and call on a travel mate or stranger to take some shots of you.
Make New Friends
When in a new and different destination, be in a friendly mood and make new friends. Always put safety into consideration while talking to new people and never disclose too much, however be open enough to make new connections.
Have Copies Of Your Important Documents
Don’t forget to photocopy all your important documents such as your international passport and visas, to avoid being stranded in case the originals are lost or stolen. Have in your possession both hard and soft copies of all your travel documents.
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