Whether you are travelling for a short vacation or you are migrating there are certain things that remain a staple. One simple fact is, you have to hit the road but where do you even start from? There are endless questions that a novice would ask but we’ve got you;
101 Travel Guide For The Novice:
1. Research Research Research?
There are a lot of things that go into planning for a trip. This is why you always need to research a lot of things. The first step to ensuring that you erase all uncertainty is to;
A. Make a plan
What’s your location? Is it a coastal town, developing province in Canada, or a cosmopolitan city like New York?
Next, how much are the flight ticket and general living expenses? What’s the cost of an apartment. These are important parts of the trip that needs to be sorted out.
B. Timing
Timing is very important and whether you are relocating or simply going on a trip you must ensure that you have set your calendar and you know exactly when you want to travel. When you plan your time properly you could even get a price reduction on air tickets and hotels.
C. Packing
The principle of packing for long term travel is always to pack light. However, if you can afford to pack heavy for trips to places like Canada and New Zeland where clothing can be unusually expensive then, by all means, do so. For short trips, you still need to maintain light clothing but don’t forget toiletries as well because they are very essential.
2. Money Money Money
Literally, everything mentioned in No 1 requires money. Travelling requires funds, whether you are going for leisure or for a long stay. Only those who are naive would think they don’t need money. Don’ forget you need money for Flight ticket, living expenses and if you are going as a student you need to afford a semester tuition fee at the very least
3. Safety
Safety is one of the greatest concerns when travelling. Whether you are travelling alone or not, it is important that you take safety precautions. Most countries are safe however there are a few things that you should always do;
– Get health insurance.
– All valuables should be kept out of sight.
– Never carry all your bank cards [for short trips] or all your cash. Whenever you move around always leave some behind.
– Avoid unnecessary risk e.g walking in a dark ally.
These are pretty much the main things to consider if you are a novice- Our advisory team would always be on hand to provide you with more information as tailored to you.
