Going on trips , vacations as exciting as it sounds, it can be quite overwhelming planning it all and travelling to your destinations. I am one of those who always gets super excited thinking about trips, a new destination and places to visit and things to do. But the moment I think about the packing , the travelling , documentation and all I get all jittery!
But by travelling regularly i have devised some ways which have worked wonders for me and made my travel so much fun and easy.
Sharing these tips and tricks with you all so that you next time when you think twice before making your travel plans and enjoying your trip.
Bring some entertainment
Travelling for long journeys in car , train or plane can get quite boring after some time. some entertainment is required to keep going. some things you can consider are:
Read a book , catch up on your downloaded series – this is one of the best ways to keep yourself entertained. When traveling you have the most free time as you are not in office or doing any household chores. This is the best time to catch up on the series you have been wanting to see for a long time but not getting enough time.
Read that book away which you have been longing to for a long long time. This will give a feel good factor and you feel energized.
One can also read about the place you are travelling to so that you can make the most of that place. Reading about the history of a certain place builds in that excitement factor that makes you want to see the place and imagine what it was like before.
Listen to a podcast or some music – Best way to catch up on a podcast you wanted to listen for a long time or simply close your eyes and listen to your favorite music and elevate your mood.
Catch up on last minute work so you don’t have to worry about a deadline
Carry Reusable water bottles
Always carry reusable water bottles as it reduces cost of buying new bottles and water will be always available to you while waiting in ques or in crowded places. Reusable water bottles are more environment friendly and safer for your health.
Carry Portable Charger
When travelling to new places always carry a portable charger . Many times due to excess usage of phone the battery finishes quickly and it can get very difficult to find a charging point. Moments like these can give a lot of stress and anxiety. Portable charger makes your life stress free and you can enjoy your travel completely.
Carry tissue paper or wet wipes
Always carry tissue papers or wet wipes in your carry bag at all time when travelling. You don’t know when u can land in a situation like spilling of some food on your dress, carrying a dusty suitcase, a dirty seat of a bus these are situations which can spoil your mood in a second and you don’t want to start your trip on a bad note.
Plan your travel outfits
Its always a good idea to plan your travel outfits before hand. It helps as you know exactly what to carry with you and what you will be wearing each day. Trying your outfits before and keeping your combinations ready helps to avoid hassle and stress on a trip . Keep your outfits in sync with your trip. If you will be going trekking then keep warm clothes, shoes which are comfortable and small backpack. Incase you will be going out and partying carry some dresses to chill in. Make sure you choose clothes in which you are absolutely comfortable. if carrying new clothes do try them before hand only and make sure they are not uncomfortable in anyway. Even with new shoes try and wear them for some time so that they don’t cause shoe bite or any other irritation.
Keep your Travel Documents Handy
It is very important to keep all your travel documents ready at all given time. Best way is to make a folder and keep a copy of all your documents there like the tickets, passport, visa and any other important document and put it in your hand bag. This helps a great deal as at times there are connectivity issues and downloading documents in the phone becomes a hassle and this increases your anxiety levels. In order to avoid this and also having an extra copy of documents handy helps incase of any situation where you are not able to find the originals you have the copy ready.
Plan your travel itinerary beforehand
One should always plan their travel itinerary before the journey begins. One should know what all they plan to do in their trip. in case there is some sight seeing or monument visit planned book your tickets in advance online in order to avoid the hassle of standing in queue for tickets at the location. One also gets good deals online and sight seeing tour options available from which you can choose. Always check about the place and things to do there and prioritize your interests and book the same. Mostly there will be many things to do available at any place but due to your limited days its not possible to do everything so check out about the place and choose the things which interest you the most and which are not very far away from your location to safe the travel time.
Conclusion
Go ahead and travel. Travel is an opportunity to enjoy life and collect unforgettable memories. However, to fully enjoy these moments, it’s necessary to take certain precautions and make smart choices. These tip will help you to enjoy your stress free . A traveler equipped with good planning and the right information always discovers more and maximizes the enjoyment of their travel.