Are you planning on traveling this summer? Millions of people around the world will travel in and outside of their countries for days, weeks, or even months. There are many things you should keep in mind while traveling, and experienced travelers tend to have their routine down pat. I took a year off from education and official work to be an au pair, and during that time I traveled all across the continent. It is possible to have fun on a budget, and also stay safe. Here are some traveling tips I would recommend to you so that you have a positive vacation experience.
First, plan ahead for your city travels. At least a little bit! Some people have this part of the routine down pat, while others could use a little prompting. Planning is not just about making sure you have a hotel, hostel, or spare room to stay in. It is also about understanding what transportation you will use, what the best local sites are, and what day trips you can go on. If you are going and spending more than three days in a city, I would always recommend going on a day trip to a close by locale. It gives you a change of pace and can be a fun city travels journey.
Second, transportation really is a big part of traveling. With websites like city travels online booking, it is now easy for travelers to figure out schedules and plan ahead for their trip. Public transportation is often more than adequate for getting around, especially if you do not object to some walking. Do research before, however, to get an idea of how reliable the public services are. If the train often comes five minutes ahead of time and does not wait, that is something you will want to know.
Third, city travels are greatly enhanced by tours that educate on the history and trivia of the place you are in. Most people enter and leave cities never hearing about the amazing events that have happened there. In most cities, there are walking or bus tours you can take, or even just smaller, local tours run by the people there. You can often take more specific historical tours of old neighborhoods, ghost areas, or to look at religious buildings and places.
