Travel Tips -
During Stay
It is very important to enjoy yourself when
on a trip, whether it be for business or pleasure
and you must not be constantly thinking about what
you should or should not be doing. Instead the tips
below are meant purely as a guide, for you to take
some points from and others to leave all together.
Try to look as if you know where you are going,
this may not be so easy if after all it is the first
ever time in that country, but even still look confident
as IF you know.
Carrying maps around looking perplexed, and stopping
to look at monuments or buildings, obviously shows
that you are from out of town, and may attract the
wrong type of attention.
Using travellers cheques, will always be helpful,
as will using a credit card for any purchases made
so that you can take advantage of the additional
insurance offered.
Do NOT pull large amounts of cash out of your pocket.
This will catch attention, no matter what country
you are in. It sounds so silly, but it is amazing
how many people pull out a mound of cash to be some
small item. I see it all the time in Thailand, and
it always amazes me. There have been times when even
I was tempted to follow the guy and .... (rest assured
I didn't !
Try to think about where you are going that day
and carry sufficient cash for that and any unforeseen
extras, plus a card. That should cover all you need
and will limit any losses if anything did happen.
Do NOT accept drinks from anybody that you have
just met, especially if in dubious surroundings or
do not know, they could be laced with any type of
concoction.
Try not to go on "wonderful trips" or
to a "super shopping centre" rides with
people who approach you in the street. This could
lead anywhere, and will probably cost you a lot more
than by taking a normal taxi. Ask your concierge
or read through this site.
Check on your first day whether you need to reconfirm
your next flight, if so do it then. Some airlines
do not require this anymore but it is still worthwhile
calling them so that they at least have your contact
details, in case the flight is delayed or whatever.
Do not carry your passport around, leave it in the
safe in your hotel. A photocopy will suffice if local
law states that you need to. |
