Travelling can be one one of the best and most fun life experiences in the world, but equally, it can turn into one of the worst experiences ever if you haven’t organised yourself properly! If you want to get the most out of any travel experience, you need to have a travel itinerary that is going to provide you with the easiest time when you are out and in the middle of your adventures. The more organised you can be, the more stress free and enjoyable your trip will be. Here is how to create the perfect travel itinerary!
Start off with making a list of all of the things that you absolutely want to do in the country you are visiting, especially if you are planning an epic trip. If you have a list of defined activities and sights to work to, then you won’t run the risk of forgetting important places when you are in the middle of everything.
Don’t just plan and organise the things that you are going to do once you get to your destination. One of the most important things that people tend to forget is actually the process of getting there in the first place. Is there public transport from the airport? Do you need to hire a taxi? Or get on a bus? Think these things through.
Keep all of your travel documents and information in one folder or travel wallet. The last thing that you want to be doing is searching through six different suitcase pockets for a tiny piece of paper or a boarding card.
Don’t make the mistake of booking the cheapest accommodation to have more money to spend elsewhere, because if you end up in a total foreign dive, you are going to have a terrible time. You need your accommodation to be a place of sanctuary to rest after a busy day, so it is really worth spending extra for something nice.
Nothing is ever guaranteed when you are travelling, so just like you would have a few backup options on a restaurant menu, so too should you have back up options when out and about on your adventures.
Wherever you are, make sure to make a note of the details of their emergency services, from phone numbers to call to locations of stations should you need them.
I’m not saying you need to be fluent before visiting a country, but it is always good to have a few local phrases and words under your belt. The locals will appreciate the effort, and you might be able to get yourself out of a sticky situation.
Don’t make plans that are too rigid, because you never know what might happen when you are travelling. The more flexible you can be, the less stressful your trip will turn out. Just go with the flow!