Ryker BeckTravel seems to be everyone’s favourite hobby these days. Whether you’re looking at people’s Instagram feeds or having conversations with your colleagues at work, everyone’s planning to jet off somewhere or has just arrived from their perfect holiday. Who can blame them, anyway? After all, travel is one of the best ways to relax, unwind and see the world
Constant travelling, however, doesn’t necessarily make you a superb traveller—one who can easily blend in and adjust to new surroundings, think and act like a local and of course, know the in-betweens of travelling. To become one, you can begin by following these tips:
Forget your comfort zone.
Travelling makes you step out of your comfort zone literally because you’re going to another place that you’ve probably never been to before. This doesn’t mean however that you’re already outside the limitations bounded by what’s comfortable for you. Do you always choose to fly whenever you travel? Do you always book the same hotel chains? Do you always stick to places that a lot of tourists go to? If you do, then it’s time to break out of that comfort zone completely. Superb travellers aren’t afraid to try new things and discover more of themselves while they’re at it. If you haven’t yet, go on a road trip this time; see the specials for campervan relocation at Apollo Motorhome Holidays for easier planning. As well, move away from the usual hotel chains and go ahead and book a hostel, a B&B or an apartment on your next overseas trip.
Plan just right.
When travelling, there’s a thin line between planning just right and doing it too much. Superb travellers nail this process perfectly—they do just the right amount of research and just let things happen naturally. When planning your trips, make sure that you have the basic information that you need—laws, weather, language, travel requirements and what not. You can also read travel guides and blogs for reference but never use them as your step-by-step manual. Each trip is unique and the more you allow flexibility into your schedule, the more you’ll make the most of your travel experience.
Pack only what you need.
This might be an overused tip its importance cannot be stressed enough. Packing smart is a rule that superb travellers live by—and why not? When you only have a carry-on to think about, you don’t need to wait in line at the airport for your luggage, drag along a huge suitcase while you look for transportation and put yourself at risk of those extra luggage fees that could really hurt your budget. The thing is, your brain will tell you that you need to bring this and that because of course, those are things that bring you comfort. But do you really need ten shirts and four pairs of shoes on a one-week holiday? Definitely not. Lighten up your load literally and you’ll surely love how easy it is to go around and explore the places that you’ll be visiting.
Becoming a superb traveller takes practice. People who’ve mastered it have been neophytes at one point just like you. So, don’t be afraid about the challenges that come with trying to be a better traveller. All your efforts will surely be worthwhile in the long run.