1. Don’t forget a back up plan
Even trips where you’re winging it require some kind of plan. You never know when the bus you bought tickets for will get delayed and leave you with no ride to the airport (cough, cough, Greyhound).
2. Don’t overpack
Carry ons are really all you need. I usually bring a few pieces I can swap around and create new outfits out of.
3. Don’t forget the do not disturb sign
I don’t know about you guys, but the one thing I hate about hotels is always being intruded on – which is why I prefer airbnb’s. Someone is always knocking to clean or calling to ask something and I just want to be alone!
4. Don’t glue yourself to your phone
My favorite part about going out of the country is only having wifi when I’m chilling in the hotel. I don’t really preach putting your phone down often, but it’s nice when you’re on vacation to enjoy the moment and the people you’re with.
5. Don’t take pictures of everything
Yes, everything is amazing and DO take photos. I have a pretty bad memory so I can usually look back at one photo and get an amazing reminder of a whole day. But you don’t want to travel through a lens. There are plenty of things to do that aren’t instagram worthy or that you can just keep for yourself.
Let me know your tips below!
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Don’t stay in hotels. Rent a house. Even when traveling overseas.
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Yeah not a huge fan of hotels but we usually book our overseas trips through groupon because the process is soooooo easy, but staying in a hotel is the downside!
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I hate hotels. I’ll gladly give up some of the amenities for privacy. 😃
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Don’t eat at McDonald, try the local cuisine,
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That’s a really good one! We try not to eat at hotels/fast food places unless there are no other options
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I’m a big fan of hostels when I travel alone overseas, great way to meet new people to explore with and super cheap!
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I agree. I saw 40 countries and 48 states. Took two books of photos only. Old days. No cell phones. You are right. Take many photos. Great wisdom in your words today.
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Reblogged this on GUM | Growing Up Millennial.
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I’m traveling soon and these are great tips from everyone
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Nice one
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I agree with the tip about not taking pictures of everything. You’ve got a memory, use it. It isn’t like everyone is going to get that perfect photo.
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Please, please, please, leave your itinerary with a friend, relatives, somebody. You just never know . Also, no matter where you go, do your research about the place you’re going to.
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