World Travellers

Ivar Rudi our expert of the day, writes:

We all have a very routined life, every day we attend to the same old chores both in office and at home. This kind of rigorous and monotonous life slowly starts to take a toll on our emotional set up. We start getting into fowl and bad temper and even the sweetest of all things, seems to be bitter. This is when the need arises, to take a vacation and plan a lovely and quiet holiday.

Scheduling a trip is a necessity and you cannot just pack your bags and leave. Not that sudden trips are not successful, but a planned trip is always more enjoyable. The cool sea breeze hitting your face or the or the sun rising in between blue mountains, the water fall from a hill, or the cool sand of the deserts, the wildlife of a jungle, no matter which kind of holiday you like, its best to plan for it in advance and here are some travel tips which are handy and will be extremely constructive to you.

· Always pre plan your trip. This can be done keeping in mind your and your families leaves. Planning a trip in advance gives you an opportunity to take the advantage of apex fares and also good accommodations at the best hotels.
· The luggage that you should carry should be minimum. Remember you should always travel light. Carry all the things that are an absolute necessary, but do not carry unnecessary weight. This way you will enjoy more rather than pay attention to your luggage all the time.
· The first thing that you should keep organized is the tickets of your travel and the receipt of the hotel, if you have booked your room in advance.
· Leave your home much before the scheduled time of the departure of your flight, so that you reach before time rather than late or in the nook of time.

· It is advisable to carry plastic money, instead of carrying a lot of cash. Plastic money is convenient to use and a lot safer to carry. If you are going abroad, make sure your credit cards are internationally acceptable.
· Carry a guide book of the place that you visit or a map for the directions, in case you lose way especially when you are unaware of the local language.
· You should definitely carry a first aid kit with all the necessary medicines that may be required for common ailments.
· If you have your trip planned through a travel agent or a travel company , do check on all the details such as name of the hotel, number of the flight, whether you have pick and drop facility, the meals , the sightseeing , to avoid any hassles later on. Also specifically check if they have any hidden costs.
· Do not carry any valuables especially expensive jewelery or accessories, chances are that it may get lost or stolen.
These tips will help you to have a safe and enjoyable journey. A vacation, which you will cherish, and remember in all times, during the year. Taking a few precautions is always helpful rather than facing trouble while you travel, after all safety is better than cure.