The Top Things You Must Do When Traveling

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor, and catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”-Mark Twain

One of the ways to reconnect and de-stress yourself is to travel and see how the rest of the world lives like. However, while traveling is fairly a straightforward thing to do, there are a few practices you can incorporate into yours in order to get the most out of the experience and your adventures. Planning for your travel itinerary with these tips in consideration will not only make your trip more of a breeze, but you will get more out of your experience. While a little spontaneity never hurt anyone and sometimes uncharted paths would lead to the most surprising places, it pays to do a bit of research and planning before you hop on that plane. Apart from saving you a lot of money, it will give you a realistic picture of how much things should cost. Moreover, doing a bit of research will help you refine your itinerary and which months are the best times to visit are.

So, whether you are traveling to Makati Philippines or elsewhere, solo or in a group, here are some of the most indispensable travel tips to keep in mind to make the most out of your holiday:

1.) Check for regional festivals and public holidays

One great aspect of traveling is getting to experience how the rest of the world lives by immersing yourself in their culture. However, you will get a clearer and better picture of what this would be when you can visit just in time for their festivals. Unfortunately, you cannot expect a place to hold 365 festivals in a year, so it is best to do research ahead of time and know which dates would fall on a festival or an event.

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2.) Check the seasonal weather

Do know that while weather can be unpredictable, it would be wise to at least check the seasonal weather of the place you are visiting. Seasons vary all over the world and as a consequence, activities would largely depend on the type of whether you are having. Moreover, some places tend to close whenever there is an inclement weather. Research the climate of the country you are visiting and have a weather app on your phone. After all, you do not want to visit a place only to be secluded in your room for most of the time.

3.) Read travel blogs

Apart from getting you hyped for your trip, reading travel blogs is an excellent way to get a substantial and in-depth view of the place you are visiting based on personal experiences. Moreover, blog posts give you a wealth of information including the places to visit, transportation available as well as recommended restaurants—all in one post. Travel blog posts would also help you identify what kind of traveler you are and what you find yourself gravitating to. Although travel should be a unique experience for everyone, there is definitely no harm in taking tips from someone else’s experience.

4.) Stay in multiple locations

If you wish to fully explore a city, do not stay rooted in one spot and try to explore as much as you can. Go visit multiple locations and if possible, stay in them. Even just traveling an hour from your location would already tell you a different story—a different place, a different crowd, different surroundings and the like. In exploring these places, you will inevitably get first-hand accounts of the best places to visit and eat by interacting with the locals. Moreover, it gives you a fascinating insider’s view of the place you are visiting.

5.) Capture your memories

Of course, you would want to immortalize your travel experiences. Sure, you may commit this to memory but it is best if there are memories you can capture so that you can easily reminisce about them whenever you think of going back. In fact, take it a step further and take videos—especially if you have plans in becoming a travel blogger. Remember, creating memories is paramount to a good experience, so take as many as you can.