Budget Travel Guide
Every traveler must make a note of certain points before he starts the tour. You obviously want to keep what money you have for your trip rather than lose it or have it stolen. You have to as well think about protection to yourself and your group. Take care of these things to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable in a foreign country.
1. Of course you will need a valid passport and visa. Make two copies of your passport. Keep one in a separate part of your travel luggage and the other leave with someone at home.
2. Be aware of any travel warnings for the country you are visiting. Gather information about security and safety conditions in your destination.
3. Take out appropriate travel insurance policy without fail!
4. Ensure you have been vaccinated against any infectious diseases prominent at all places covered by your trip.
5. To make sure you can be contacted in case of an emergency, make a copy of your itinerary and leave it with someone at home.
6. Optimize on your luggage and avoid carrying valuables. Leave your jewelry at home but take an extra pair of glasses if you can not live without them.
7. You must give due respect to rules,regulations,customs and traditions of the places you would travel to. For example, if you are a female traveling in an Islamic state, be considerate of your dress.
8. Try not to bring too much attention to yourself when traveling. do not go out looking like a tourist with a flashy camera and expensive clothes. Try to blend into the scenery.
9. When using public transport be aware of possible theft. If you are traveling overnight, secure your luggage and sleep on top of it if possible. It is not uncommon for tourists to be drugged while on trains and buses so do not accept gifts of food or drink from strangers on public transport.
10. Try and have as less cash as possible on your person. You should use credit card and travelers checks will pay for most things.
11. Every region on this planet has bad elements! Use a money belt and keep your purse/wallet in the front of your body. Report any loss or theft immediately to the local authorities.
12. Always keep a watch on your baggage. Apart from having it stolen or items from it taken, you could also become an unsuspecting drug courier.
13. Do not keep all of your clothing in one bag. This way if you lose a part of your luggage, you will still have some clothes.
14. Keep your luggage locked and label everything.
15. Lock your hotel room. Keep money and valuables with you, not left unattended in your room.
16. Travel in a group where possible and in well known areas. If you feel like taking a offbeat route so make sure you always have some of your mates for company.
If at any time you feel unsafe, whether it is on the streets or in your accommodation, get out. Go according to your intuitions. Stay safe when you travel, be aware of the dangers and observe the rules of the country you are visiting - budget cheap travel - holiday travel tips.
