The tips below are really helpful, whether you are exploring a different country, or roaming this beautiful green island of ours.
Before you set off
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- Check that your passport is in date and that you have a secondary form of ID (Driver’s Licence/National Identity Card).
- Let family and friends know about your general plans for your trip.
- Memorise at least three phone numbers and write them down on a piece of paper.
- If you are travelling abroad, check that there are no delays. This goes for your commute to the airport or port.
- Take a screenshot of your boarding pass, or better yet, print off a copy.
- Familiarise yourself with safety tips for your phone.
- Buy and read a travel book with handy phrases in the local language, maps of the general area, and public transport info.
- To avoid overpacking, pack the night before, or the morning of.
- Leave any expensive jewellery at home.
- Final check – passport, ticket, money, charger, adapter, and phone. Don’t forget to lock the house and check again!
And you’re off
- Travel light. No really, travel light. Less to carry, less to be concerned about, and less wardrobe choices. This way, you won't waste any precious holiday time on deciding what to wear.
- Have a stroll around the neighbourhood that your accommodation is in to get your bearings.
- Have a business card with the address of your accommodation on it and on the back write down local emergency numbers, the location of the nearest ATM and banks, and the nearest hospital and doctor.
- Leave your passport in a secure place and have your second ID on you at all times.
- Get talking to the accommodation, restaurant or bar staff. They have great tourist tips 👍
- Go where the locals go, not only will it be cheaper, but you will get a more authentic experience.
- Try a "hop-on, hop-off" bus tour where available. It's the best and quickest way to check out the sights!
- Take in a full day trip, group tour or excursion. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people.
If you have any other tips that you would like to share, comment below, and let your 3Community know!