Tips for a Non-Stressful Successful TripCYNTHIA MORENO

Before Trip

Shop Around $$$ TRAVEL INSURANCE! Search for No-Fee Bank Card Extra copies of anything important Try to learn basic phrases GET TO THE AIRPORT EARLY (CUSTOMS) Spontaneity is awesome but have a slight itinerary G O O G L E (historical places, meetup websites, couchsurfing, etc.) Purchase all necessary items (universal plug adapters, locks, flashlight, etc.) VITAMIN C

Long Flights?

Upgrade if possible.. ITS WORTH IT Ear plugs & headphones Respect your space and everyone around

you Sleep-Inducers (zzzquil) Drink electrolytes & Get an aisle seat Bring activity books, reading books, tablets Do not drink alcohol the night before Pack light on the carry ons.

https://www.journeyunknown.com/survive-long-flight/

Culture Shock

STOP thinking about home Befriend the RIGHT kind of people Get active, Stay active Share Don’t Be Shy

Language Barriers

Speak Slowly Don’t Shout! Speak Proper AKA NO SLANG Keep it Simple Be Patient Bring a small dictionary to use simple words

for guidance (2016 GOOGLE) Provide a channel Ask for Clarification

https://designshack.net/articles/design-dilemma-articles/design-dilemma-dealing-with-language-barriers/

http://www.agapepress.org/simple-ways-to-overcome-a-language-barrier-in-the-office/

ADVENTURE?

Bring a small backpack Bring gym shoes Wake up early Talk with locals WALK, avoid taxi’s, Buses are okay trains too. Take as many pictures with as many people and things Local tourists office Free tours? (have good judgement) Take risks Do things you would normally say No to, be a YES MAN.

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Sources

http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips https

://www.communicaid.com/cross-cultural-training/blog/top-tips-overcoming-culture-shock/

https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/sightseeing/language-barrier