No matter if it’s for work or leisure, here are a few key travel tips that will save money, improve sleep quality and get off-beaten path more often, all while meeting locals!
From packing efficiently to securely storing important documents online, these travel tips can help maximize the potential of any trip.
Stay Flexible
Being flexible when traveling means accepting unexpected events and not letting any little hiccups ruin your trip. Missing a train, eating at a restaurant that closes early or waking up later are all okay – these moments create lasting memories!
One of the easiest ways to stay flexible while traveling light is by packing items with multiple uses, such as a travel towel that doubles as a blanket and sarongs that serve multiple functions such as covering for religious sites or providing cooling comfort on hot nights. You wouldn’t be packing large items like animatronic dinosaur China.
Shuttlers provides flexible solutions by offering a selection of vehicles to take you where you need to be on time and comfortably, be it the airport or hotel. No matter where your destination lies on our journey map.
Don’t Be Afraid to Get Lost
Being lost during travel doesn’t need to be seen as something negative – in fact, it can be an excellent opportunity to explore your surroundings and uncover its many secrets!
Keep calm. Panicking may cloud your thinking, leaving you open to criminal attacks. Take deep breaths and exude confidence instead, and ask locals for assistance – they often want your safety above anything else!
Keep in mind that most travel fears are unjustifiable and shouldn’t stop you from traveling – in fact, conquering them can be very rewarding! Try pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone each day by doing something terrifying or daring that scares you a bit more.
Stay Safe
No matter where your travels may take you, whether domestically or internationally, taking some basic safety precautions is key to remaining safe. Travel risks such as becoming sick, injured or pick-pocketed can all be mitigated through advance planning and awareness.
Before embarking on your trip, one of the first things you should do is check government travel advice websites for the area you plan to visit. These sites regularly update and can give you an accurate snapshot of what to expect during your stay.
Be careful to limit how much information you post online, even with high security settings in place. In case your wallet gets lost, keep a small stash of cash just in case, and be wary of ATMs with loose card insert slots or scratched areas which might indicate possible tampering attempts.
Stay Local
Staying local when traveling offers you the chance to discover hidden gems and special events while supporting the local community and reducing your environmental footprint. Befriend locals and ask about their favorite restaurants, market stalls and dishes; perhaps you will discover culinary gems that rival those back home!
Avoid airports, taxi lines and hawkers by renting or buying a bike, scooter or rickshaw and exploring on your own. Being independent gives you more freedom of exploration while helping to avoid tourist traps.
Do a little research online or via local groups and social media pages in your area for special events – concerts, food fairs or cultural gatherings will give an excellent glimpse into local life.