- Call your bank or Credit Card Company before you leave and let them know you are going away. No one needs banking problems when in a foreign country ‘cough cough’ me.
- Take notes of your day because you may not remember all the quirky details as much as you think you will. Makes for an interesting read after you leave.
- Don’t pack what you can get at your accommodation. i.e. a hairdryer and toiletries etc. Check what your accommodation has before arriving.
- Know these phrases at least – Hello, Goodbye, Please, Thank you, I’m sorry.
- You have finished reading your book. Don’t bin it. Instead leave it in a public place with a note so whoever picks it up can enjoy it.
- Take loads of pictures but pay attention to the ‘no pictures or videoing’ related signs. You don’t want to be that guy or gal!
- Photocopy your passport and take the photocopy with you. But I prefer to scan it and save it in my emails in case I lose the photocopy too. I am clumsy.
- Seek recommendations from your serviced apartment concierge who will know the top venues.
- Ask museum staff for tips. They know their stuff..
- Sign up for newsletters to be updated with the best deals going and what’s new.
- Stay in a serviced apartment. More for your money. More space, fully equipped kitchen and Wi-Fi is generally included free unlike many hotels still charging for it.
- Learn how to avoid crowds. Of course you may want to go to the most popular attractions just go early to avoid crowds.
- If your accommodation has a gym… use it! And be prepared by bringing you gym shorts.
- Embrace the opportunities that travel offers. Speak to locals… if you can.
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