Planning for vacation? Are you doing it in a right way?

Snehita's
Snehita's
Aug 28, 2017 · 6 min read

When we think about traveling, we only think of the place or destination, adventure, fun, relaxation and of course the budget. But traveling is not as simple as we think.
Many good and bad incidents may take place while traveling, and everything becomes a memory for you. But sometimes unknowingly, we only create bad memories for us, because of some small mistakes or ignorance, we may face a bitter experience while traveling.

Traveling in the group always has plus points in many ways but if you enjoy traveling alone that is completely your choice. But whether in group or solo, travelers should always do take care of few things before going or while traveling. There are few do’s and don’ts while traveling which we should never ignore.

  1. Create and Follow Check List -
    Doesn’t matter the trip is short or long, it is always suggested to make a check list before packing your backpack or luggage. You should know what are the things you should carry and what should not. The best answer what to pack in your luggage is, what you can carry on your own. Most of the time people carry so much unnecessary stuff in their luggage which never comes in use. Check list will always help you to solve your confusion and it will also help you not to miss any important thing. So always prepare and follow check list.
  2. Check List just before starting for trip -
    Everything is perfect. You have started from your home towards your destination and suddenly you got to know, you forgot your boarding passes at home only or you forgot to pack the most important thing you had to carry. Damn!!! I think none of us would ever want this to happen to us. So it is again better to follow the check list before leaving home.
  3. Grab a little knowledge about the place you are visiting -
    Even though you are visiting a place for a very first time, still always have a little knowledge about that place. Either from the person who has already been there or what better than the internet to search. Everyone learn from their own experience but there is nothing wrong with listening people who have already experienced it before you.

4. Book your stay in advance -
If you are traveling in a big group, always book your stay in advance. Mostly during peak seasons, you do not get the rooms available at that point of time and even if you get, it may not be sufficient for everyone in your group. And even if you are traveling in a small group or solo, there are three most important benefits for prior booking your stay, first, you do not have to bother to search accommodation for you after reaching from a long tiring journey. Second, by prior booking you can get accommodation as per your choice, third and most important is, most of the online websites offer discounts time to time which can help you to be within your budget.

5. Which place to visit -
If you are on a short trip and do not have enough time to visit all the spots in that place than it is always better to find out what are the best and most popular places to visit. Divide your time and days accordingly. If you have not searched for the places before visiting, take the help from local people or from the hotel management you are staying in.

6. Take care of your Health -
Most of the time travelers just do not bother about this, because while traveling we are always on holiday mood and unintentionally or intentionally we ignore our health. Skipping meals or eating too much, Drinking unhygienic water or food, improper sleep etc. If you are traveling to some small places like hill stations or small towns, villages, it is always advised to use sealed packaged drinking water. If you are traveling by road, avoid driving at night. And even if you have to drive at night make sure you take proper sleep before. If you are feeling sleepy while driving, take rest in some place on your way and take a quick nap. A nap always helps you to feel fresh. I think it is better than unsafe driving. Always remember, if you are healthy then only you can enjoy your trip properly and happily, So take care of your health too.

7. Enjoy local specialty food/cuisine -
Every place has its own kind of specialty food. Instead of having common food. Go for the specialty food of that place. You can enjoy a different kind of meals or food of that place. You can get the best suggestions either from the person already explored it or from the locals of course.

8. Explore the way you want —
The actual reward of traveling is exploring the place you visit. And it is absolutely not necessary to explore the way others do. Explore it as you want, as you like. It is important what and how do “you” want to explore. Whether you are interested to explore about food, destination, art&craft, history of that place or anything. Just do it. Exploring will help you to know more about that place and you also can enjoy telling your exploring stories to others who actually need to know what they do not know at all. Right?

9. Be Responsible —
Our eyes always love to see beautiful and neat & clean places. We always want those places to be neat and clean because we have spent our money to visit there. Isn’t it? But being a tourist or traveler or a responsible human being, it is our responsibility as well not to destroy the beauty of those places. They are the heritage or jewels of that place. So be a little responsible for the place you have chosen to visit.

10. Be safe, be aware —
The last but not the least. we all want a happy ending, even if it is a holiday. We always want to carry good memories with us while coming back to home. We never want any misshapen or any bad memory with us. So, whenever you are going on a trip, keep all your senses active. Enjoy every moment but be aware of your surrounding and the people around you. If you have a guide with you, follow their instructions properly. Do take care of your belongings and the people you are with.

Hope this will help you out with your travel preparations. If you have any suggestion for me, please do share with me as well.

Have a happy travel and be like a Snoopyrover when it comes to travel…….

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My life is all about Travel and Food. Want to eat to travel and want to travel to eat.

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