Tip No.1 of Travel Planning

It’s challenging to choose a travel destination. With research, you can cater to the multiple interests and budgets of your traveling companions – friends, family or kids. Assistance can be obtained from your travel agent, the library travelogues, internet sites and forums.

Tip No. 2 of Travel Planning

Check all traveling documents before traveling. Make sure they are in order and passport is way before traveling expiry date. Make photocopy of your passport, credits cards and driving license. Some countries require you to have a passport valid 6 months after traveling date.

Tip No. 3 of Travel Planning

Always check up on train/bus/ferry schedules before you travel. Certain schedules exist only for certain season. Have an alternative travel plan in mind in cases of transportation plans change.

Tip No. 4 of Travel Planning

Always keep your luggage in sight. Do not pass your luggage to strangers. If you have to put your bag on ground, always keep hold of handle with one foot.

Tip No.5 of Travel Planning

If you are detained by an official, always ask for identification. Stay calm and if situation worsen, ask to see his superior. If there is language barrier, try to dial the visitors hotline or police to get more help.

Tip No. 6 of Travel Planning

When away from home, remember to tell your family who to contact in times of emergency .

Tip No. 7 of Travel Planning

Never wear anything flashy. No gold jewelries, expensive rings and branded watches in plain view. A word of advise, leave your jewelry at home.