You may have had some unpleasant travel experiences because of some avoidable mistakes. For example, you may have bought drinking water at an exorbitant price because you assumed water is cheap anywhere. You should always have some travel tips with you that you can apply to enhance your experience while avoiding unpleasant surprises.
Affordable Accommodation
You may contemplate staying in the lavish hotels you find because of the fancy marketing messages. Consider that accommodation will be a significant part of your travel budget. Yet, the primary purpose of traveling is to explore rather than stay in a hotel. Therefore, look for cheaper hotels that offer discounts but are clean and comfortable.
Carry Drinking Water
Water is life; you will need safe and clean water to quench your thirst when traveling. Don’t assume that clean drinking water is readily and easily available everywhere. Carry your drinking water just in case you come to a place where there is no clean drinking water or is too expensive. Ideally, you can also refill your water bottle whenever you come across a convenient source.
Avoid Shopping
Shopping can make your travel experience much better. However, it will come at a cost. You can quickly forget that you are traveling for exploration and focus on shopping. Don’t confuse the two. While you can buy a few things for memories, don’t go overboard shopping for clothes, jewelry, and other things you can buy when not traveling.
Use Local
You will find many unique local foods, products, and services wherever you go. In most cases, this local stuff will be cheaper than foreign ones. Therefore, you could find excellent local substitutes instead of expensive international brands and things. Trying local stuff is also an addition to your travel experience in exploration.
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