Want to travel smart? I started traveling at the age of 11, and I never stopped again… Throughout my travels, I have learned a few tips and tricks that I am sharing with you this week.

Here are tips and tricks I learned while traveling:

Staying means existing: but traveling means living.

That quote summarises very well what I found on my journey: we experience 1001 things that make us vibrate, so we have to travel as soon as we can! 2 to 3 days are already enough for a great getaway.

You don’t have to be rich to discover the world. There are alternatives for all budgets. Ask your travel agent for advice; he will guide you to make your travel plans a reality.

Don’t be paranoid.  The residents are welcome and willing to inquire if you dare. You would be surprised at the help and good advice they can give you.

The result: we ramble! Expect to tell the same stories of your journey 30 times upon your return. We always spontaneously bring out the same stories, those which marked our stay. The good news is that we never tire of it.

Invest in noise-canceling headphones. We love babies, but the screams are hard to bear on the plane, especially when your neighbor starts snoring.

We reunite with our compatriots of the same nationality. Inevitably, when we travel, we attract each other with some unexplained strength.

Always have chocolate; in case of a hard blow, it consoles!

Never use your cell phone abroad. Go for Skype, Viber, or WhatsApp. If your family or friends are not familiar with these mobile apps, install them yourself before you go.

Your instinct: your best security. If a person or a tour operator does not inspire you, do not wait to have a bad surprise … Better to be safe than sorry.

You can do Facebook while traveling! You can find the internet almost everywhere thanks to the Wifi Finder application, so don’t panic.

Download digital versions of travel guides or take pictures with your cellphone of the pages that interest you. If you are doing a two-day stopover in Rome, it is not useful to take the complete guide to Italy of 400 pages!

Avoid the airport security line where there are children and the elderly. Sorry, but they take longer to pass …

Check that there is no need for a vaccine for the chosen destination. Some vaccines must be done several weeks before departure. Go HERE to find out more. 

Do not bring your computer. It is heavy; it takes up space and reminds you of work. Organize yourself so that your cell phone can take over during your vacation.

Dress smart for the plane. If the corporate class is complete and business class seats continue to exist, they prefer to offer them to people whose dress style harmonizes well with other passengers.

Don’t talk too much about your trip to work. You could well make people jealous and see the tongues of vipers unravel …

Always take a product with you to wash your clothes by hand. It’s practical; it would be a shame to do without.

Always carry an electronic copy of your passport with you. Please send a copy to yourself or store it online (Dropbox or Google Drive). This will be useful in the event of loss or theft, as well as for certain reservations to confirm your identity.

Take less stuff! It a classic, but we always make the same mistake. I traveled for six months with 25 pounds and survived! Packing your suitcase packs two piles: one with the “essential” things and another with the “optional” items; this will already help you see a little more clearly. Do you have any doubts? Ask your spouse, ladies; he will inevitably push you to take less!

Always take at least two credit cards. I lost mine in Asia, and I can tell you it’s not funny at all. Minimize the risk by not putting your two credit cards in the same place!

Understand that you can be understood. Beware, French is a language more understood than you think …

Take the time to discover a destination. A selfie at the airport by indicating your position on Facebook is not the trip! Choose less ambitious routes that allow you to discover correctly rather than stealthily hovering over them. Now, on vacation, it is not the time to put the pressure to run around and constantly check your watch.

In Asia, consider the veggie option. Even if you are not a vegetarian, it is sometimes better to avoid dishes with meat when traveling. We are rarely sick with a dish of rice, think about it!

You can not exchange currency at the hotel or the terminal.

Always take warm clothes even if you are going out in the sun. On the plane and in air-conditioned places, you will need it.

Leave a part of the mystery. Planning your schedule too much sometimes means closing yourself off from opportunities for discovery and meetings.

Never buy your mosquito repellents here before departure. On the spot, it is cheaper and often more suitable.

Take a look behind you:  Make sure you haven’t forgotten anything in the hotel room or the taxi… Once you have flown for 7 hours, what has been forgotten is generally well lost!

Use your body language. If you don’t know the local language, it’s also the most universal mode of communication.

ENJOY: Experiment with new things and make the best of your holiday. Only do what makes you happy!

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