Traveling is always a fun thing to do. Yet, there are things you should do, and not do, to make your trip a really memorable one. Here are the top five things you should not do when traveling.
Don’t bring a lot of baggages.
Aside from that, excess baggage costs in airports can be very costly, having a lot of baggages with you during travel is a real hassle. For one, you need to look after them during the whole trip to make sure they are safe and secure, plus you need to carry them as you go around. When you have few baggages to think of, you will have your entire focus on your travel itself. That way, you will surely enjoy your trip and make the most of it.
Don’t go without researching about the place.
It is always best to be an informed and educated traveler. You should research about the place prior to your visit and learn about its culture and customs. Learning a bit of the local language is also helpful. Familiarize yourself with few useful lines from the language, such as the ways to say common greetings.
Don’t behave inappropriately.
When traveling to foreign places, you immerse yourself in unfamiliar territories. As such, you should behave appropriately and accordingly. The usual things you do in your home city/country may be inappropriate for the place you are visiting. These things may include your fashion and communication behavior. When going to conservative places, consider not wearing skimpy clothes or speaking loudly and boisterously.
Don’t rely on your ATM.
Traveling entails a lot of spending. And when you spend on places you are not familiar with, it always best to use cold cash instead of cash credits. Besides, ATM withdrawals in other countries charges up huge fees. Likewise, you should stock up bills on your wallet, since there might not be any available ATM outlets in town.
Don’t be rude.
And the most important note of all, don’t be rude and disrespectful. Being the visitor doesn’t follow that the locals should put up for you when you feel like throwing fits. Remember that you are the visitor, and you should be the one to adjust. Being friendly at all times is always the nicest thing to do.
I agree with researching about the place first. Not only will it enhance the quality of your experience but you can actually save a lot of money if you prepare ahead as well.
I personally was able to save a lot from going on a DIY trip to Beijing instead of booking a tour. ^^ Happy travels!
One thing I learn to practice in my travels is to travel light for comfort and less hassle =)
Hayaan mo, Tatandaan kong maigi ito. Its only a matter of time that I will spent most of my time traveling.
thank you for the tips, i must remind myself about this, esp when we are traveling for a day…
YEs to dont rely on your ATM!
You need to have cash on hand when you travel, preferably in US dollars or the currency of the place you’re visiting.
Thanks for the tips! Will keep a note of this when we do go out for a travel.
Researching about the place before travelling is a must.
It will save you a lot of time and effort plus you will get to know the events that you want to go to.
ayay! perfect ata yung list ko sa travel don’ts….hehehhee! we love to travel and I learned through experience lalo na yung #1…lol!
re: thanks sa comments te…matagal tagal na akong nag p PR ngayon lang ako nagserious…lol! ala nadin kasing opps kaya product reviews nalang ako..buti kapa dami mong opps…hina na talaga blogging these days….:)
cool. i sure will remember these points.. i plan on travelling soon with my family.
cheers for sharing!
I so agree..especially the last one haha.
i will have a hard time following number 1. i tend to overpack. gotta break that bad habit.
Great tips and very true! Thanks for sharing!
Te Riz, one thing I need to learn when travelling is to travel light. Geez! I just can’t learn how to pack my stuff. I remember one time, I had to pay 8K for excess baggage alone. It really taught me a hard lesson. Last travel ko, 2 shoes nalang ang dala ko at isang slipper. Hahaha!
thanks for all this tips! but i dont think i could follow number 1 since i have 2 little ones which needs more extra baggage.
This is so true!! i know because I am a traveler and i do research on the place i go, like the place to stay or the landmarks i’m going to see… and most of all not to bring lotsa luggage during travel, because i don’t want to carry a heavy bag especially when i’m on the run…
These tips are quire useful and practical. Travelers should be aware of these to maximize their traveling experiences.
gosh guilty as charge of number 1..lol… it’s because I’m just true to my role.. mother packer… hahah buong bahay dala..lol.
Great tips and also add, always keep photocopies of your travel docs and keep your passports and important travel docs inside a zip-lock plastic bag.
I have the misfortunate of getting my passport “wet” by accident when a tea spilled in my bag. So, my whole trip was cancelled because I couldn’t use my passport as most of the stamps and information got ruined.
And also, don’t stay up late outside uncommon areas. No matter how beautiful the place you are visiting, petty crimes can still happen.
Better be safe than sorry.
Ria C
Thanks for sharing this, i personally love traveling its our skip from the stressfull life .
Well said, I agree with you, travel light is important things to do in terms of traveling especially if you have kids.
Revisiting, Just to add a thing, always look SMART.
Yes indeed, it is most important to be well behaved and mannered at all times; thanks for these travel tips I could surely use….:) now where to go for me is the big question
I love the neat layout of your site….
Very realistic tips for travelling. I am not so good about travelling light because I can be a pack rat when travelling even going back home for vacation.
i am sure many travelers will benefit from this tips. i am having hard time with number one, hehehe, but i am getting better…but the rest i am ok! yes, travelers need to know these last 4 tips, for example here in Bkk: you need to do your homework (meaning: research) regarding places, like visiting palace and temples appropriate dress are required; in Thailand, touching the head of someone you don’t know is a no-no, its sacred, only parents, wife or family members can do; you have to removed your slippers/shoes if going inside in some places, its the dirtiest part of the body for them and pointing it to a Buddha or to a person is a rude, you have to sit placing your feet at the back (if sitting on the floor); and lastly with number 5, don’t relay on atm although it works here but don’t bring peso and you planned to change it to baht…chances are you can’t, unless you’ll do it at the airport, most banks here don’t change peso to baht….but dollar to baht is fine!
Te Riz, read this post before and had taken to heart. I now know how to travel light. Yeehah!