Our Best Travel Tips
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; It is lethal.” – Paulo Coelho
- Read books written by local writers who actually live in the country you plan to visit.
- Unlocked cell phones have limited use in certain countries and SIM cards are not always sold to foreigners.
- Break free of the crowds do not let your fears of strangers hold you back. Most people in the world are friendly and helpful.
- Don’t venture off without consulting a Travel Clinic.
- Insurance: buy it and hope to hell it is your biggest waste of money because you don’t need it.
- Stay in touch with your country’s embassies in troubled areas
- Know the weather patterns of your intended destinations before you go.
- Learn to take excellent photos and videos before you leave.
- Keep notes and a journal. We promise you, you will forget things that happen, what you see and people you meet.
- Learn how to navigate. Use GPS and map reading, if you plan to go off the tourist routes.
- Prepare for the worst and plan for the best.
- Keep medication containers with child proof caps. Nothing is more irritating that pills scattered in your luggage.
- You are not leaving the planet. You can buy stuff on route.
- Use local guides and travel agents. They not only will give the best deals they also know the area well.
- Know currency rates before you exchange money.
- Attitude is everything. Be respectful of everyone you meet.
- Our opinions are not that important in the big world.
- Err on the side of caution when it comes to global warming.
- People who have the least are often the most generous.
- People are naturally curious, friendly and helpful. Return the favour.
- Be gentle with the planet and the wildlife.
- Wilderness still exists.
- If you believe and plan you can achieve magnificent things.
- Sign language is powerful.
