As an avid traveler, I’ve made my fare share of mistakes. Here’s some of my lessons learned to help your next trip hopefully go more smoothly!
Overpacking: Remember what Coco Chanel said? Before leaving the house, take off on item/accessory. Apply this method to your packing. Put out what you want to take and then remove at least 4 outfits.
Over Cramming Itinerary: Trying to visit 5 countries in one week is just never gonna work. Trying to explore 20 parts of a city in 2 days is also not going to work. Take your time and try to spread things out so that you can truly get a feel for a place!
Failing to Notify Your Bank: As a safety measure, banks WILL freeze your cards if you start making purchases in a foreign place. When unexpected, this can be so annoying and not something you want to deal with during travel!
Forgetting Cash: You’ll never know when some place does not take a credit card - trust me. Do yourself a favor and always bring some type of cash!
Follow some of these tips and your next trip is sure to run more smoothly!
Until next time,
