There's an art to travelling well. Some little secrets you learn on the way, like making sure you find a map at the airport before you leave and always throwing spare plastics bags into your suitcase for dirty clothes.
- Wash your clothes in the sink/shower - Use the Hotel soap or take a little traveller sized bottle of laundry detergent with you. It's much easier than finding a Laundry in a foreign country.
- Learn how to use a needle and thread - You have only got some space for a few items of clothing. Sewing a broken button back on will save you a lot of hassle.
- Carry baby wipes/ face wipes - This can be used to feel clean when there are no showers. Yes, sometimes there are NO showers.
- Learn how to say "No Thank You" - Most travel advice columns will tell you to learn how to say "Hello", "Yes Please", "Thank you" and "Do you speak English?". But in some countries you really want to be able to say "No Thank you, Leave me alone".
- Grocery stores are a traveller's best resource - Cheap food, local flavours. Find the nearest one to your Hotel and you will save yourself a heap of cash. Have a picnic lunch everyday.
- Keep an emergency stash of Money - If you lose your wallet you will still need to eat. An empty chapstick is a fantastic secret hiding spot.
- Roll your clothes when packing - No creases and more clothes fit into your suitcase.
- Always keep a stash of spare plastic Bags for dirty clothes/shoes - Smelly socks will make your clean clothes stink, always.
- Learn how to pack light - You do not need to take 20 kgs for a week of travel. You can wear a trouser 2 days in a row or more. The less you have to carry, the happier you will be travelling.
- Always carry a hard copy map of the city you're going to - Save your phone charge for when you really need it.
- Make sure your Bank Cards work - There is nothing more annoying on Holidays than spending hours on the phone to the bank back home.
- Carry tissues than can double up as toilet paper - Plus carry a hand sanitizer.
- Be prepared to Sleep anywhere - Ear plugs and eye patches will help block out the light.
- Learn how to take a decent photo - Don't come home with a bunch of Instagram selfies. Memories fade and you would want something to remember the scenery by.
- Pack Smart - Put necklaces in straws so they don't get jumbled. Use a button to keep your earrings together.
- Learn basic First Aid - This is just a great life skill, if nothing else.
- Get folders for travel documents & itineraries - Keep them organised so you don't have to mess about digging through pockets in your bag at the airport Check-In.
- Use public Transport - It's fast, it's easy, it's cheaper and it will get you a better travel experience. Get a map and learn about the different tickets in advance.
- Ask the Locals for advice, tips - The best beach is probably isn't the most popular one. The locals can help you find those secret spots you will rave about.
- Peg clothes to the outside - As you walk around in the sun to dry them after washing, Cheap & easy!!
- Know where the Embassy is - Find it in your map. Don't think just because you are in a "safe" country you wont need it. All it takes is a quick Google search, write down the address and put it in the safe place.
To be continued on the next blog..........
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