Travel is a hobby for some and a business necessity for others. But regardless of your reason for getting from one place to another, there are ways to make it easier and more pleasant, and ways for it to bring stress into your life. Try these great tips for making travel time into a more enjoyable time.
If you enjoy alcohol, there's no better way when traveling, to get to know a new city than with a pub crawl. Visiting multiple establishments in the same night, will give an interesting cross-section of the city that you wouldn't gain any other way. Plus, you'll make some new friends.
Try to find and wear a money necklace when traveling. Similar to a money belt, a money necklace hold money, your passport, credit cards or any other valuable belonging you may have. It can easily be hidden underneath your clothing. This helps to hide your personal belongings from any thieves or pickpockets.
When traveling with a digital camera, always take along an extra memory card. You will most likely be taking more photographs than normal and the card in your camera can fill up quickly. You will also want to put the settings of your camera on the higher resolutions in order to preserve your memories in a print version later, and this will take up more memory space on your card.
Attempt to get the "local" hotel rate when traveling. Many hotels give people living in the area a special deal in order to try and fill their rooms. If you know someone who resides in your destination city, ask them to call about any special offers that might be available. This technique can save you quite a bit of money.
Consider picking up take-out menus and using them as your travel souvenirs. If you eat at a particularly great place, ask for a copy of the menu and write down what you ate on it. These menus can help you remember what you enjoyed and even allow you to seek out similar meals in your area.
If you're traveling with an infant, remember that it's not necessary to pack every piece of baby equipment. Most hotels will lend you a portable crib if you ask. Almost every restaurant that is child friendly has high chairs available. Packing a million pieces of equipment is heavy and cumbersome. Pack only the essentials and you'll enjoy your trip more.
If you are traveling with children, purchase disposable cameras for them. They do not cost a lot of money, and they will keep your child busy throughout the trip. Ask your kids to snap pictures of anything they want to remember from the trip, and you may end up with some pretty interesting pictures.
If you are going to another country, remember to keep copies of your passport in different places. Losing your passport can be a major inconvenience especially if you do not have a copy. It will often be your only accepted form of identification in the foreign country and you will also need it to return to your home country. In addition, if you lose your passport, report it immediately to protect yourself from possible fraudulent use of your lost passport.
If you are looking for something a bit different why not try traveling and then staying gin a holiday yurt. They are often found on glamping sites and provide a unique and special way for you an your family to holiday. Make sure you find the biggest Yurt you can because if you have not stayed in a tent before a yurt will seam small!
If you enjoy alcohol, there's no better way when traveling, to get to know a new city than with a pub crawl. Visiting multiple establishments in the same night, will give an interesting cross-section of the city that you wouldn't gain any other way. Plus, you'll make some new friends.
Try to find and wear a money necklace when traveling. Similar to a money belt, a money necklace hold money, your passport, credit cards or any other valuable belonging you may have. It can easily be hidden underneath your clothing. This helps to hide your personal belongings from any thieves or pickpockets.
When traveling with a digital camera, always take along an extra memory card. You will most likely be taking more photographs than normal and the card in your camera can fill up quickly. You will also want to put the settings of your camera on the higher resolutions in order to preserve your memories in a print version later, and this will take up more memory space on your card.
Attempt to get the "local" hotel rate when traveling. Many hotels give people living in the area a special deal in order to try and fill their rooms. If you know someone who resides in your destination city, ask them to call about any special offers that might be available. This technique can save you quite a bit of money.
Consider picking up take-out menus and using them as your travel souvenirs. If you eat at a particularly great place, ask for a copy of the menu and write down what you ate on it. These menus can help you remember what you enjoyed and even allow you to seek out similar meals in your area.
If you're traveling with an infant, remember that it's not necessary to pack every piece of baby equipment. Most hotels will lend you a portable crib if you ask. Almost every restaurant that is child friendly has high chairs available. Packing a million pieces of equipment is heavy and cumbersome. Pack only the essentials and you'll enjoy your trip more.
If you are traveling with children, purchase disposable cameras for them. They do not cost a lot of money, and they will keep your child busy throughout the trip. Ask your kids to snap pictures of anything they want to remember from the trip, and you may end up with some pretty interesting pictures.
If you are going to another country, remember to keep copies of your passport in different places. Losing your passport can be a major inconvenience especially if you do not have a copy. It will often be your only accepted form of identification in the foreign country and you will also need it to return to your home country. In addition, if you lose your passport, report it immediately to protect yourself from possible fraudulent use of your lost passport.
If you are looking for something a bit different why not try traveling and then staying gin a holiday yurt. They are often found on glamping sites and provide a unique and special way for you an your family to holiday. Make sure you find the biggest Yurt you can because if you have not stayed in a tent before a yurt will seam small!
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