The disasters that can (and should) be avoided
All trips, even that great ideal trip that both have dreamed, can turn into a disaster if it falls in one of the most common mistakes that often make travelers. The most meticulously planned trip is also subject to blunders: carry excessive baggage or miscalculate the transfer time to the airport. Here are some basic tips to practice an intelligent tourism and make the most of every minute.
Error # 1: to pack everything "just in case"
We must always travel light, avoiding carry more than you can upload yourself. It was heavy maletones or a lot of packages. It is advisable to make a list before starting with the essentials and not included in the suitcase anything that is not on the list. Unless you travel to a remote location, you can always buy in destiny and what is needed to solve the unexpected.
Mistake # 2: Not enough time to book connecting flights
Connections can give a lot of trouble, so you'd better calculate at least half an hour between flights to significantly reduce the chances of losing flights or luggage. A little that a flight is delayed or if the airport is very large or complex, it will take extra time. Do not rely too much on the weather forecasts indicate that the airlines and better about not missing, as the saying goes. It is a way to avoid hassles, stress, trouble, and expense.
Mistake # 3: Do not obtain a passport in good time
Sometimes we believe that in the Internet age and passports Europe without borders and boundaries are over. But it's not like that. Should look with time if the passport is in order or whether to renew (some countries require at least six months of validity remaining to enter). On the other hand there are countries that require passports have enough blank pages for visas.
To this we must add the issue of visas, much more complex, as there are countries that require several weeks for broadcast. It is essential to these details into account if we want to have a serious dislike. Information from the Ministry of Interior on issuing passports can be found here .
Error # 4: Do not check exactly where the hotel is
© el-toro
A poorly chosen hotel can be a significant waste of time and money. When booking, it's not all about price. Should consult nice if the hotel, hostel or apartment is well connected to the center and if you are in the area for which one will really move. Sometimes what is saved is spent on site later in transport. In addition, a well-located hotel will allow, for example, make a stop on the day of visits and drink or rest, which is also saved in bars and food.
Mistake # 5: Trying to do too many things in one trip
"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium". An old movie ridiculed tourist travels in Europe with this expressive title. And it seems incredible, but still continues to travel well, as if to be the only life journey. Do not be anxious: it is used to know a destination more thoroughly than trying to do too much. Only then you can enjoy simple pleasures like people watching, relax with a coffee outdoors, spend time to try the cuisine or playing sports or original activity. Good planning will see the essentials but also leave time to simply wasting time.
And another tip: why engage in planning a trip visiting museum after museum if that is not a common activity in the country? No one is looking around what has been seen. So why insist on doing things that do not really want to do?
Mistake # 6: Base the choice of hotel promotional photos
Any hotel can use a good camera and a good approach to make your photos look fabulous. It is hard to resist these beautiful pictures, and even those little details so attractively photographed with appropriate filters. But the reality can be very different. It is essential to compare various sources, consult pages with comments of travelers, such as forums or Lonely Planet TripAdvisor pages. Although there is much debate about the autencicidad and reliability of the testimony of TripAdvisor travelers, the photos do not lie and this site allows us to look at reality. There you can compare photos "professionals" with taking travelers. A source can distort reality, we both are more difficult and many sources ... it is impossible to lie all the time.
Mistake # 7: Do not read all the details
The exchange networks lodging houses or individual apartments provide many details about the houses and also about the owners, but many travelers do not read in detail and then take surprises. Here appears if pet, if they have heating or air conditioning or if you have good communication. You have to read everything to the end, and not just the price and location.
The same could apply to many services including tour packages. Sometimes it pays not know what is included in the price. By law, they are required to itemize everything that include insurance, the cancellation conditions of service, compensation for failure, etc. A reading of the "small print" can avoid many mishaps.
Mistake # 8: Choosing the cheapest airport
© Alejandro Lopez
Choose a peripheral airport saves a lot of money, but ultimately can end up spending more on transportation to the hotel on the ticket. In addition, it will leave less time to enjoy the destination.
The most sensible advice is to calculate all inclusive: time, transportation, and even how much they charge for luggage when flying these smaller airports that are usually served by low cost airlines. Often the extra luggage is really outrageous.
Mistake # 9: Follow the masses
"Where is Vincent? Where people go. " The popular saying has more reason than a saint. And one of the most common classic mistakes is to do what makes the most even follow the tour groups. For it is not always the case! For example, if we avoid Venice's most popular squares, we can find unforgettable neighborhoods that few tourists tread. Another very classic example: the Grand Canyon, where all the tourists seem to look out at the same viewpoint when there are kilometers and kilometers and a lot of places to look out at the same canyon. And the same is true in almost all tourist spots. You need only a few meters away from the great waves of tourists to feel the excitement of discovering a new place and taste as if it were the first.
Error No. 10. Travel without a good guide hand
An essential tip: Bring a good guide handy, either on paper or in digital format. It occupies little luggage and give more opportunities to enjoy the ride, go to the hot spots not to miss the most interesting of each site and learn more about the destination. Needless to constantly consult, but take it in your backpack is very safe and can take a few trouble. carnival 2016
All trips, even that great ideal trip that both have dreamed, can turn into a disaster if it falls in one of the most common mistakes that often make travelers. The most meticulously planned trip is also subject to blunders: carry excessive baggage or miscalculate the transfer time to the airport. Here are some basic tips to practice an intelligent tourism and make the most of every minute.
Error # 1: to pack everything "just in case"
We must always travel light, avoiding carry more than you can upload yourself. It was heavy maletones or a lot of packages. It is advisable to make a list before starting with the essentials and not included in the suitcase anything that is not on the list. Unless you travel to a remote location, you can always buy in destiny and what is needed to solve the unexpected.
Mistake # 2: Not enough time to book connecting flights
Connections can give a lot of trouble, so you'd better calculate at least half an hour between flights to significantly reduce the chances of losing flights or luggage. A little that a flight is delayed or if the airport is very large or complex, it will take extra time. Do not rely too much on the weather forecasts indicate that the airlines and better about not missing, as the saying goes. It is a way to avoid hassles, stress, trouble, and expense.
Mistake # 3: Do not obtain a passport in good time
Sometimes we believe that in the Internet age and passports Europe without borders and boundaries are over. But it's not like that. Should look with time if the passport is in order or whether to renew (some countries require at least six months of validity remaining to enter). On the other hand there are countries that require passports have enough blank pages for visas.
To this we must add the issue of visas, much more complex, as there are countries that require several weeks for broadcast. It is essential to these details into account if we want to have a serious dislike. Information from the Ministry of Interior on issuing passports can be found here .
Error # 4: Do not check exactly where the hotel is
© el-toro A poorly chosen hotel can be a significant waste of time and money. When booking, it's not all about price. Should consult nice if the hotel, hostel or apartment is well connected to the center and if you are in the area for which one will really move. Sometimes what is saved is spent on site later in transport. In addition, a well-located hotel will allow, for example, make a stop on the day of visits and drink or rest, which is also saved in bars and food.
Mistake # 5: Trying to do too many things in one trip
"If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium". An old movie ridiculed tourist travels in Europe with this expressive title. And it seems incredible, but still continues to travel well, as if to be the only life journey. Do not be anxious: it is used to know a destination more thoroughly than trying to do too much. Only then you can enjoy simple pleasures like people watching, relax with a coffee outdoors, spend time to try the cuisine or playing sports or original activity. Good planning will see the essentials but also leave time to simply wasting time.
And another tip: why engage in planning a trip visiting museum after museum if that is not a common activity in the country? No one is looking around what has been seen. So why insist on doing things that do not really want to do?
Mistake # 6: Base the choice of hotel promotional photos
Any hotel can use a good camera and a good approach to make your photos look fabulous. It is hard to resist these beautiful pictures, and even those little details so attractively photographed with appropriate filters. But the reality can be very different. It is essential to compare various sources, consult pages with comments of travelers, such as forums or Lonely Planet TripAdvisor pages. Although there is much debate about the autencicidad and reliability of the testimony of TripAdvisor travelers, the photos do not lie and this site allows us to look at reality. There you can compare photos "professionals" with taking travelers. A source can distort reality, we both are more difficult and many sources ... it is impossible to lie all the time.
Mistake # 7: Do not read all the details
The exchange networks lodging houses or individual apartments provide many details about the houses and also about the owners, but many travelers do not read in detail and then take surprises. Here appears if pet, if they have heating or air conditioning or if you have good communication. You have to read everything to the end, and not just the price and location.
The same could apply to many services including tour packages. Sometimes it pays not know what is included in the price. By law, they are required to itemize everything that include insurance, the cancellation conditions of service, compensation for failure, etc. A reading of the "small print" can avoid many mishaps.
Mistake # 8: Choosing the cheapest airport
© Alejandro Lopez Choose a peripheral airport saves a lot of money, but ultimately can end up spending more on transportation to the hotel on the ticket. In addition, it will leave less time to enjoy the destination.
The most sensible advice is to calculate all inclusive: time, transportation, and even how much they charge for luggage when flying these smaller airports that are usually served by low cost airlines. Often the extra luggage is really outrageous.
Mistake # 9: Follow the masses
"Where is Vincent? Where people go. " The popular saying has more reason than a saint. And one of the most common classic mistakes is to do what makes the most even follow the tour groups. For it is not always the case! For example, if we avoid Venice's most popular squares, we can find unforgettable neighborhoods that few tourists tread. Another very classic example: the Grand Canyon, where all the tourists seem to look out at the same viewpoint when there are kilometers and kilometers and a lot of places to look out at the same canyon. And the same is true in almost all tourist spots. You need only a few meters away from the great waves of tourists to feel the excitement of discovering a new place and taste as if it were the first.
Error No. 10. Travel without a good guide hand
An essential tip: Bring a good guide handy, either on paper or in digital format. It occupies little luggage and give more opportunities to enjoy the ride, go to the hot spots not to miss the most interesting of each site and learn more about the destination. Needless to constantly consult, but take it in your backpack is very safe and can take a few trouble. carnival 2016
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