Is traveling your bae?

Traveling is now less of leisure activity and more of a lifestyle for some. Thanks to social media culture for turning traveling into a full-time profession. While these influencers have the most perfect looking social media sites, but honestly traveling can be notoriously cumbersome demanding in-depth planning such as places to visit, setting a budget, pit stops; but what follows after these is what counts in order to make your journey comfortable and smoother.

Travelling is one of the best ways to explore you in the world. Benefits of traveling you can change your mind from a busy life. You can give relax your mind free from all worries. You can meet new people; you can visit new beautiful places. You have seen it in movies only. You should book your hotel which offers you the best deal. Otherwise, you are walking on roads, street for searching hotel in doubletree by Hilton Ahmedabad or motel it is waste of time. You should plan everything you are going to do during your journey. Like travel clothes, travel shoes, cameras, bags, etc. Following are some tips to consider.

1. Choose your location based on what YOU want. Yes, everyone you know is probably telling you about how fantastic Maui/New York/Los Angeles/London/Paris is, but while those places are all nice (well, except for Maui), chances are Mary from Accounting doesn’t have a good idea of what you would find enjoyable. Instead, take a look at the Top Travel Destinations lists that are published for the year in sites like Lonely Planet or New York Times and see which one catches your fancy. They’re selected so that you will never go entirely wrong, and how many people do you know who have been to Uruguay?
2. Get your shots and medications. If you’re going somewhere adventurous, check the State Department website to see if you need any vaccinations as soon as you know you’re traveling. Many vaccines, like Hepatitis B, require a booster shot many months after your initial shot for them to be effective. And it goes without saying, that you should have all your regular vaccinations up to date. In addition to that, a pack of Nyquil capsules and (depending on location) a prescription for Cipro can be a lifesaver.
3. Pack Light. Yes, everyone has said it, but it bears repeating. If you’re not sure, leave it behind (you can almost always buy it when you get there). Use hotel laundry for trips that can last longer than one week if possible rather than packing single-change items. Bring multifunctional items that you can mix and match across different outfits and situations. And seriously, you don’t need that many shoes.
4. Bring what you need to sleep. Even if you don’t usually need them, melatonin (to get you to sleep) and sleeping pills (when you can’t stay asleep) are a lifesaver for beating jet lag. And if you normally sleep in a quiet, dark environment and are staying in a city, a sleeping mask and earplugs are also a good call.
5. Take (tactical) risks. Americans have a weird tendency to get irrationally risk-averse when they go on holiday. Go somewhere where you don’t speak the language. Eat the street food. Take that taxi that looks like it’s about to fall apart. Travel alone.
6. Ask the price first. You’ll avoid the vast majority of scams by finding out how much something costs before you’re committed to it. Otherwise, you’re prepping to have a really interesting conversation with your taxi driver at your destination.
7. Eat where locals eat. Locals know where the best (and the cheapest) food is, so if you see a restaurant packed with locals chances are it’s going to be great. The best kebab I’ve had was at a nondescript shop filled with Turkish families off of Taksim square.
8. Dress like a local. This is not to say that you should wear a costume, but observe what materials, colors, and cuts are popular and try to imitate them. From all-black in Paris to high necked cotton tunics in India, you’ll be more comfortable in the climate, you’ll avoid accidental offense, and best of all, you won’t look like a tourist which will make you less of a target for scams, harassment, and people will generally respond in a more open and friendly manner to you.
9. Use common sense. While you should take tactical risks, that doesn’t mean common sense should get thrown out of the window. Don’t wander around alone drunk after dark, Stay in well-lit public places. Look like you know where you’re going and what you’re doing. Avoid crowds that look like they’re working up to trouble. And if something just feels off, get out of there. And by the way, this applies everywhere from London to Thailand.
10. Get a motorcycle license. This one is less universal, but from jetting around Goa on a scooter to climbing the Atlas Mountains in a dirt bike, a motorcycle gives you a freedom that no other form of transit can. Even though many places allow you to rent a scooter without a license, having the MSF training will give you the skills and confidence to ride safely.

The whole idea of traveling is to explore the local culture and one way of experiencing this would be to embrace it all with no judgments whatsoever. Be nice to the locals, it does wonders honestly. Remember to step out of your comfort zone now and then because that is where the real magic begins. Keep a journal to record all of it. You may rely strongly on your memory and want to not record your journey, but let’s be honest you will forget in a few months. You won’t remember the view of your hotel room, doubletree by Hilton Ahmedabad, conversations you had with that lovely lady at a home stay in California or the name of that one dish you ate in a small shack in Goa, or how that kind Iranian man at one of the French cafes in Pondicherry taught you how to play that musical instrument. Write all down because, in a few years, you will cherish them.