If you are travelling abroad for pursuing a course, here are some traveling tips for you:
If you are on a budget travel, you need to plan and clearly define, ‘dos’ & ‘do not dos’ for yourself so that you do not overspend in certain places and are not ultimately left with no funds.
Prioritize your packing in a way that you take with you the least number of things. The less your baggage is, the happier you will be.
Gather complete knowledge about the destination, its food joints appropriate for you and the climatic conditions.
Once you are there, take precautions to keep yourself away from crime. Do not wear too much jewelry or keep too much money with you.
These are some more tips which will be useful for students..
• Language. If you are traveling in a country where the official language is not English, start studying before you leave and make every effort to practice your skills at your destination. If you know even a few words of the local language, you can become a traveler rather than a tourist. You can talk to people in towns and villages and learn about life from their perspective. At least trying to speak their language will gain you their respect.
• Planning. If you are on a budget, it is particularly important to be prepared. Know where you want to go, and buy plane, train, and bus tickets in advance. The more you plan, the cheaper your trip will be. However, scheduling every hour of your time invites disaster. So be flexible. A fixed itinerary does not leave room for spontaneous explorations.
• Packing. Take next to nothing. Unless you are going to dinner with heads of state, the less you have the happier you will be. The most important items to take are comfortable underwear and shoes. Buying clothing and other essentials in-country is an important part of the experience. Of course, if there are certain things you cannot live without—like the Dirty Dancing soundtrack— take them with you.
• Food. Go to local cafes or restaurants and pick out the strangest thing on the menu. Try cow’s stomach, cactus soup, or the guanabana fruit. You may not like the taste at first, but by trying new foods you gain a better understanding and appreciation of the culture and discover what a narrow world your taste buds inhabit. In many countries you can purchase local cheese, bread, and wine for very little money. Buying a few staple foods and eating as you travel is a good way to save money, but nothing can compare to eating a good meal in a beautiful foreign land—especially when it’s done with friends from the country
• Cultural Immersion. A passion about immersing yourself in a different culture and seeing the world from a new point of view will take you farther than a huge budget or the best guidebook.
Speaking of airports, I lost my baggage when I went to the US for my MS. This happened at my arrival. I was so disheartened… luckily I was insured so it was covered for.. I think buying insurance that covers such situations is a good idea… you can check out sites like www.icicilombard.com, www.policybazaar.co or insurancemall.com
best tips and with the help of this we can make our trip comfortable too. i think by adding in this i would say that try to take necessary items with you that are basic which you can need any time....
Thank you very much for these helpful traveling tips!! I will definitely be revisiting this specific blog post as my study abroad travel time approaches (Summer 2011) These tips are practical and important for any person travelling abroad, whether for study, intern, volunteering, teaching, etc!
Thank you for this great information. Thanks for these tips for the road! I will definitely be reviewing this written especially for my studies abroad, travel time is approaching (June 2011), these suggestions are practical and important for people abroad, whether for study, internships, volunteering, teaching, etc.
The most important thing to keep in mind is money and communication. Never go anywhere with only the bare minimum in case obstacles happen. After all, you are in a foreign place! Being safe is the most important.
