It’s summertime and you know what that means…vacation time! And vacationing can often mean travel. Some people love it, some people hate it. But here are some tips that will make even the people who hate it, enjoy it a little bit more.
- Don’t waste you entire time on the internet. You don’t need to post every pic on your insta or text you friends about everything. And hey, data roaming is pretty expensive. Enjoy your time and post the pics later.
- Travel light. You don’t need to bring your entire room with you. Just bring the essentials.
- Pack enough clothes for every possible occasion. Especially important if you’re traveling for a long time, you never know what you may need.
- DO NOT BRING ALL YOUR ELECTRONICS! You don’t need you laptop, iPad, iPhone, iPod, kindle, and whatever else you might want to bring.
- Bring a few things to remember the important moments. A diary, a camera, whatever.
- Even though your iPhone has a good camera it still isn’t the best. So if you have a DSLR bring that along too.
- My mom has done this for years and it always saves us from some kind of emergency. So don’t forget a couple of ziplocs, they don’t have that much volume!
- Plan ahead. Don’t do last minute planning or packing!
- Don’t be afraid to try different methods of transportation.
- Your currency as well as the country you’re going to.
- Have things to keep you protected from weather changes, like an extra sweater or rain jacket. Don’t forget sunscreen in hot climates! And bugspray!
- Paper contacts. What I mean is, have a sheet or notebook with all the important information, about your hotel, phone number, etc. You never know what might happen to your phone, and a back up is always good. It may help to memorize some of these things too.
- A hairbrush while flying. Long flights take a toll on us and our hair too. Having a handy hairbrush and other toiletries can make you seem a little less tired and dirty.
- Entertainment! Whether it be a road trip, long flight, or a train ride, you need something to keep you entertained. Bringing some cards or game will keep you from staring out the window the whole time and bond with your family, friends or whoever you’re traveling with.
- Download an app like tripadvisor to find all the cool sites around you so you don’t waste your time looking for them! And youcan even write a review to help you remember your experience and advise others!
- Have fun! The most important tip of all: forget about all things that usually hold you back from having a good time, and enjoy yourself, because when the vacation ends you will either feel two things: regret that you didn’t let loose…or good because you finally got a chance to relax and have a good time! Don’t stress just de-stress!
