10 Tips for an Independent Traveler
To travel brought only pleasant emotions, you should use the following recommendations:
- Do not skimp on insurance. In some countries, the price of medical care for tourists is simply exorbitant.
- Check your documents. Take care of your visa in time.
- Tickets need to buy in advance to save money. Sometimes this rule does not work and last minute tickets are cheaper. But in this case, you risk not fly away at the right time.
- Decide on a route. Chaotic walks, of course, great. But an approximate route plan is necessary
- Take the minimum first aid kit
- Do not take too many things. Independent travels are good because you are always on the move. Do not burden yourself with excess suitcases
- Save money on overnight stays using hostel services. It is also a great way to get to know those who love traveling.
- Download the necessary applications to your phone: maps, translators and guides
- Before the trip, learn the necessary phrases in the local language. With free travel knowledge of English is essential
- Do not carry all the money in cash. Get a bank card with which you can withdraw funds in any country
Travel tips by car
If it’s all the more or less clear about traveling in your car, then let’s take a look at how to move like hitchhiking.
- Hitchhiking is extremely popular in central Europe and Russia. Less – in Asia, but in the Arab countries this method of moving is better not to use
- The main “clients” are truck drivers. They are happy to pick up travelers and communicate with them all the way.
- A big company to hitchhike is not advisable. Maximum – 3 people
- Before you travel, check out the road maps. Stopping cars easier on loaded tracks
- When choosing a place to stop, pay attention to the side of the road and in general the possibility of the driver stopping
- Be polite, do not respond with rudeness to rudeness. Sometimes it’s better to skip a few cars so as not to get into an unpleasant situation.
- Prepare for the fact that it is not always possible to quickly catch the car. Therefore, be patient, water and food.
- Be prepared that sometimes you have to spend the night on the street. Well, if you have a tent and a sleeping bag
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