9 common mistakes novice travelers and ways to avoid them

Independent travel today experiencing a boom in popularity. The Network published a great number of articles about people that are with only one backpack cross halfway around the world, visit the most beautiful and interesting sights of the world, learn new culture. If you are inspired by such examples, and also thinking to go on the road, the first read this article, which may have will save you the trouble.

1. Too many things

When you are going for the first time in a long period of independent travel, I want to take with them as many things. Your brain is building ever more intricate situation, beginning with the words "What if all of a sudden ...", while backpack gradually compacted to a state of absolute unaffordable.

Stop! Remember that all of this you will have to carry on your back and it can turn a trip into torture. person usually requires quite a bit of things for life, and those who are lacking, you can almost always get there. The ability to assemble a trip comes with experience, but it is better to tune in to what to take with them only the bare minimum.

2. Rigid route planning

Sometimes novice travelers believe that if they are thoroughly plan out the entire route, calculate all transplants and stop the advance will order all the tickets, it will protect them from the unexpected and stress.

But more often it turns out the opposite. In the most unexpected moment may be an unforeseen circumstance that has befallen your whole elaborate plan, like a house of cards. Therefore, the plan is, of course, necessary, but without too much fanaticism. It is better to leave yourself room for maneuver in order to not be nervous then about delays and delays.

3. Too fast paced

When you get to a new country, I want to be in time everywhere and see everything. The desire is understandable, but we must follow it carefully. Otherwise, you can turn to ride a horse, which, without sleep or rest rides to the sights, to make a few obligatory pictures.

Relax and take it easy. All see you still can not, so do not focus on quantity but on the quality of their experience. To meet a dawn in beautiful places, Inhale the aromas of new dishes, meet new traditions.

4. Faith in digital technology

We are living in a totally amazing digital time, and many things are losing their material embodiment. But in those countries through which the route of your journey may not yet have heard of e-tickets, credit cards and online services. So be prepared for the fact that the very simple operation, which occupies your country for three seconds, somewhere in the other place is generally not available. Always carry paper copies of their tickets, boarding passes, maps and other important documents.

5. roaming

Careless use roaming abroad can cost you dearly. In the web you can find enough stories when inexperienced tourists return home were forced to pay huge sums for mobile traffic. So try before the start of the trip to find out about prices for roaming and find the most suitable scheme of minimizing costs.

6. credulity

Many people in their relation to independent travel adhere to diametrically opposite points of view. Some people believe that the world is full of evil and deception, so travelers be sure someone is hurt or rob. Others, however, draw the reality only pink colors and believe in peace, friendship and mutual assistance.

In fact, the color world, there exist as pink rabbits, and the evil gray wolves. You can actually cheat or rob, so you should not blithely trust each Aboriginal offer you a "disinterested" friendship. Be vigilant and listen to your instincts. If you have inside begins softly ringing bell of anxiety, it is necessary to refuse even the most tempting offer.

7. wastefulness

Some people who in normal circumstances is not prone to extravagance, traveling completely blows the roof. They start buying meaningless "authentic" trinkets, dine at the most expensive places and buy pretentious excursions. Then comes a sobering, but too late.

Remember that the quality of the journey is not always directly dependent on the amount spent on it. Know in advance the correct exchange rate to compare prices in different places, do not hesitate to bargain. And never, and will never agree to any services without pre-agreed price, if you do not want then to the scandal to pay triple the rate.

8. lack of insurance

We all hope only for the best. In most cases it is exactly what happens. But sometimes traveling can go awry. Appendicitis, injury, food poisoning or banal cold - how it can be envisaged? In any way, so do not be greedy, and be sure to Apply for travel insurance that will help in case of unforeseen trouble.

9. Ignorance of local traditions

In most cases, people are sensitive to your status as a tourist and forgive minor violations of local customs. But it is important to know when to stop and never break really serious taboos, especially those associated with religion. Therefore, take the time and learn at least basic guidelines for behavior in those countries which are planning to visit. Even better, if you learn a few words in the local dialect. People perceive it as a sign of respect for their country and seek to answer you the same.

And what advice to less experienced travelers would give you? Perhaps there is an interesting story from personal experience?