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What rituals are there for travelers? Today, as in the old days, travel and long trips pose a number of dangers. To avoid them and make your journey easy, successful and safe, you can use the well-known rituals and conspiracies of magic for travelers.

Signs before a long journey

The practice of “sit on the path” has not lost its relevance and importance, so as not to encounter obstacles along the way. They sit down literally for a minute or two, sit silently, and then get up and always say: "With God blessing!"

Just before leaving the house, you need to hold on to the edge of the table. The table symbolizes the native shelter, and thus the connection with it is maintained. Sometimes they also kissed the edge of the table, asking for blessings from their home on the way.

To make the journey successful, they used to take dry wormwood on the road, which, it was believed, protects from evil spirits. Modern magicians add that other plants can be used as the same amulet: dill, oregano, violet, thyme, cumin, mint.

Before a long journey, it is not recommended to wash your hair so that trouble does not happen. concentrated in the hair great power, which is very necessary on a journey, and soapy water washes away this force, and individual hairs remain in the bath or on the comb, and with them - a share of vitality. It is better to wash your hair a couple of days before departure.

When setting off and traveling, one should not step over the threshold with the left foot, so as not to be under the influence of evil forces. Returning halfway is also very bad. If you still need to do this, be sure to look at yourself in the mirror and show your tongue to your own reflection - in this way you will scare away the evil spirits that made you return.

On the day of departure, none of the relatives of the traveler should wash the floor and sweep - there is a great danger of covering the road for the departing person and making it extremely dangerous.

And on the day of departure, you don’t need to sew anything up - there will be no luck. By the way, this sign belongs to the category of often come true.

Don't let your keys fall before you leave the house. This will lead to failure. If suddenly, just before leaving, someone from the family brings a thing you have forgotten, there will also be no luck on the road.

On the road, try to bypass all the sticks and other objects that are lying around and in no case step over them - otherwise there is a risk of encountering various obstacles. And on the way it is better not to pick up anything, especially coins or sharp objects.

If on the way you meet a friend who asks where you are going, the most correct answer is: "On the Kudykin mountain." Previously, such an answer was not considered rude, but was a special magical excuse. The fact is that, having learned your plans, a person can jinx you, even unwittingly. Nowadays, you can replace " kudykiny mountains » more relevant and neutral wording — "on business".

Advice to the mourners - if you want the person to return faster, then, when leaving the station, be sure to turn around and look after the person leaving.

Signs on the road

There is a mass road signs, which can be useful to travelers - will make them cautious and attentive on the way. Such signs are signs that fate sends, warning of danger and problems along the way.

For example, seeing an earthworm crawling across the street along the way is a good sign. He promises success in the proposed business and good news.
But if the first person you see when you leave the house is an elderly woman or a priest, you won’t see good luck on the road. In this case, you need to fold the fig in your pocket to neutralize the trouble.
We noticed a coin on the road, fortunately, and if a nail or a button - to trouble and even trouble. It is also considered unfortunate to lose a glove on the road.
To meet a person on the way with a full bucket, bag or package - the road will be fruitful and successful, but if with something empty - then the road will be empty, useless.
To meet someone immediately on the threshold or porch is a bad omen and prophesies an unsuccessful road.
If suddenly it started to rain - rejoice. This sign promises that your journey will be successful.

Conspiracies for a safe and successful road

We also bring to your attention several special road conspiracies aimed at ensuring that the road is safe and successful. As a rule, these conspiracies are read before leaving the house.

Before leaving, you need to throw a few coins to the side and say: “All traces, all misfortunes, everything is left behind, and to me, the servant of God (name), is a happy road.”
This plot is read three times before exiting: “I will stand, blessed, go, cross myself, meet two angels. The Lord is on the way, Nicholas the Wonderworker, shine the way. Amen".
And you can turn to your guardian angel: “My angel, come with me, go ahead, show the servant of God (name) the way and remove all enemies from the road.”

If you see that there are some obstacles and obstacles along the way, sudden delays, then you should stop and think carefully about whether you need to go to the intended place, whether you forgot to take anything with you, whether you thought out the way well. It is possible that all the annoying misunderstandings along the way are warning signs of fate.

Are your vacation suitcases almost packed? And before departure there are only a few days or even hours? The time before a trip, especially a long one, is always exciting, and you can’t get away from thoughts, how not to forget anything. the site has prepared a list of everything you need to check before traveling.

What do you need to check before you travel?

Passport. Even if you are flying abroad, take it with you just in case Russian passport. Also check that the visas and the validity of the passport at the time of the trip are up-to-date, and all the pages are in order - nothing is torn and there are no extra inscriptions, otherwise the passport will be invalidated.
Flights and other bookings. Make sure all bookings match your travel dates. And remember that in popular tourist time (New Year or summer season) it is better to think about tickets and hotel in advance.
Insurance. It doesn’t matter if you ride a motorcycle or snowboard on vacation, you travel with or without children, travel insurance is a must. Before leaving, carefully read the terms of the contract so that during the trip it does not become clear that you have to treat sunburn yourself.
Medicines. Even if you have medical insurance or you are flying to a country where there are no problems with pharmacies, you still need to have essentials in your first aid kit. Elementary in case of poisoning, it is unlikely that the strength and desire to run to the pharmacy will appear.
Bank. Warn your bank before leaving for a particular country so that your card transactions - cash withdrawals or payment for services and goods - are not considered fraudulent.
Money. Find out in advance what currency you will need on your trip. It may be available in your city. Or is it better to withdraw cash upon arrival at a foreign airport. In this case, read point 5.
Documentation. Make copies of all required documents still at home - passports, insurance, tickets. Enough electronic copies in the phone in case the paper insurance is lost.
Driver license. If you plan to rent a car on a trip, do not forget that. Some require only international rights.
Map. Not all airports have WiFi. So download offline maps and build a route from the airport to your hotel.
Mobile connection. If you plan to use social networks, travel guides, maps or check your mail while traveling, read in advance about mobile operators in the country - who has better coverage and which tariff plan best to take.
Baggage. If you did not have time or forgot to read the baggage rules when buying tickets, be sure to check what is indicated on your ticket. If you suddenly find that you have a baggage-free fare, it's not too late to pay extra for it. However, as a rule, it is cheaper to pay for additional baggage online, that is, at home, than already on the spot at the airport.
Flight. Before leaving for the airport, double-check the time and date of departure, as well as the airport itself (especially relevant for Moscow, where 4 airports now operate).

Bookmark the article and check yourself next time according to our instructions.

If you want to go on a trip, but don't know how to do it, then you've come to the right place! Klim and I visited 49 countries, and their number is constantly growing. We started with hitchhiking in Russia, with a backpack and on a motorcycle in Asia, by car in Europe, and for the last two years we have been continuously traveling in the Americas. You can follow us at In contact with and in Facebook.

So, what are the main steps you need to take to the trip of your dreams?

1. Think over the route

From our experience, we can say that it is better to start with short trips close to home, gradually increasing the number of nights spent away from home.

The easiest direction will be your own country. For example, we started with trips from Moscow to St. Petersburg, along the Golden Ring, then Eastern Europe, Scandinavia - and only then we left for our first big Adventure(for seven months in Asia).

By the way, Asia is one of the easiest destinations for long-term travel: millions of travelers from all over the world come here every year. They are attracted by cheapness, the availability of infrastructure: hostels, moped, motorcycle and car rentals, delicious street food, and, of course, Asian flavor.

When thinking over the route, do not forget to clarify whether visas are needed for each of the countries on the way. Sometimes this can come as an unpleasant surprise.

2. Find a source of funding

There are a lot of options and which one to choose is up to you. Among the most popular options on how to financially prepare for a trip:

Creation of author's courses. If you are well versed in a topic and are friends with the camera, then courses can become great way earnings. There are many sites where you can post your courses, and here are some of them: https://www.udemy.com/ , https://www.skillshare.com , https://www.coursera.org/
Volunteering. It is rarely paid, but at least you will not lose anything, but only gain unique experience and new friends. Popular sites for finding volunteer programs: https://vk.com/goodsurfing(verified group, personally acquainted with its founder - Ilya Popov), https://www.workaway.info/ , https://www.helpx.net/

The advantages of this type of travel - you can find yourself in places you didn't even know existed.

3. Get your personal finances in order

By this I mean thinking about exactly how you will get access to money, what will happen if, say, you get sick, your card or passport is stolen.

Many travelers still carry cash with them, in which case I recommend preparing for the trip in advance, and converting everything to dollars / euros, depending on the direction. For example, in Latin America you can travel and pay in dollars almost everywhere, and in some places the dollar is the official currency.

Because our trip too long-term, so much cash cannot be taken with you, so we prefer ATMs.

For many years now, we have been served by Tinkoff Bank and use a Visa dollar card for travel. For us, the advantages of this bank is that all transactions can be performed online, technical support works 24x7 and works very quickly and professionally.

Helpful Hints:

Erase the CVC code (the last three digits on reverse side cards), so that it would not be so scary to give the card, say, in a cafe or at a gas station in an unfamiliar place
Make sure that the card you choose has a cashback function: return a percentage of the amount spent. According to ours - 1% cashback. That is, for every spent 1000 rubles, we get +10 rubles.
Get used to summing up the financial results for the month. There are a million applications for this, but we have been budgeting in a regular Google Spreadsheet for many years.
Pay everywhere with one card: it's easier to sum up the financial results for the month, plus cashback
Make a spare card, and preferably two: take one with you, but hide it well so that in case of loss you have a livelihood, and leave the second with a trusted person in your country of residence. Then a friend/relative will always be able to a) send you this card, b) pay for your tickets/accommodation for the time that you restore the original card
It is advisable to have cards of different payment systems. For example, one Visa, another MasterCard, since depending on the country, one of them will be more profitable

Tinkoff has another cool product, the All Airlines card, which gives you cashback in the form of travel miles. If you issue it through, then you will receive a gift - 3 months free service. A nice bonus is built-in insurance for 45 days. Great option for travelers!

Our personal experience: Klim and I have a lot of cards, while only one is actively used, two are in Russia in case of loss / robbery, one card is to be shown as collateral in dubious places, four more are hidden in the car, and a couple more are lying in Russia in case of unforeseen circumstances. At the same time, money between them can move online, within 2 minutes.

4. Take care of your health

You should not go on a trip sick, at least because the change of time zones and climate in themselves are stressful for the body, and against the background of illness, they can feel even worse. In addition, not everywhere you go will have access to the same medicines as at home.

Please note that Russia is one of the few countries where it is allowed to buy antibiotics without a prescription. if you have chronic diseases, then you should not go on a trip during their acute phase, it is better to wait, and do not forget to translate the names of this disease into the most popular languages in the region of the trip, or at least into English.

We also strongly recommend that you go on a trip with your teeth in excellent condition: it is often more expensive and much more difficult to treat them abroad. At a minimum, you will need to find a good doctor, and then explain to him in his language what hurts you. The task is not easy, especially since, according to our experience, dentistry in Russia is simply excellent!

The next step is vaccinations. Depending on the direction of travel, some vaccinations may be required. For example, it is officially forbidden to enter Brazil without a yellow fever vaccination. Vaccinations should be done in advance, as some vaccination schemes stretch for several months. In principle, they can be delivered to you according to an accelerated scheme, but then they will have to be repeated earlier than the vaccination according to the standard scheme would have worked.

If you have vision problems, keep in mind that in some countries lenses cannot be bought without a prescription, and going to a doctor's consultation is paid and usually not covered by insurance. In general, if you have been thinking about vision correction surgery for a long time, then I advise you not to shelve this decision and do it before the trip.

I have good eyesight, but Klim had minus four in each eye, and on one of his visits to Russia he made a correction: his happiness knew no bounds. Now he sees everything almost better than me.

By the way, if you are traveling with a pet, then do not forget to do all the necessary medical procedures before the trip!

5. Buy insurance

Whatever country you are going to, you should not do this without insurance, no matter how much you want to save money. Buying insurance is my must-have item when preparing for a trip. I know not a single case from the inner circle when people did not want to pay 3 thousand for a policy, and then paid 20-30 thousand in the hospital, already out of their own money.

All our insurances, bought over the years of travel, “rebuffed” with one visit to a hospital in the USA, where I was billed for $ 2,500 for an appointment. It would be very unpleasant to pay this amount out of your wallet.

For many years we have been using an aggregator that also allows you to choose and buy insurance if you are already on a trip. By the way, if you are going to the USA, then we have about buying insurance for this particular direction. However, travelers who are going to other lands will also not be superfluous to read.

There is one trick when you buy insurance while already on a trip. Let's say if today is July 1, then the earliest date when your insurance will take effect is July 6 (+5 days). Insurance companies take these five days to rid themselves of the risk of fraud: let's say if you break your leg, then you will have to wait 5 days to see an insurance doctor. Therefore, if you are on a trip, buy insurance at least 5 days before the desired start date of insurance.

6. Put documents in order

The first step to this is to make scans of all the documents you have. This is useful in everyday life, and especially when traveling. Here is a list of documents whose scans we use constantly:

Russian passport
international passport
car license

It is advisable to leave a folder with sorted documents with a person who, if necessary, is ready to send them promptly.

7. Make a power of attorney for the SIM card

In general, a power of attorney is needed for any action that you may need when you are not in the country: let's say you planned a trip for six months, and then suddenly decided to stay longer, and you want to sell your car / apartment / insert any object here, but do not want to return home.

In this case, you can issue a power of attorney in advance for the person you trust this procedure. The power of attorney is issued by a notary, but for a SIM card it is enough just to come to the operator's office with a passport.

In our case, this is the office of Megafon, where we personally came with my mother to issue two powers of attorney for her: for me and for Klim. Each of us presented our Russian passport. It came in handy once when our SIM card fell out of a moderately worn wallet and got lost: the phone was blocked, and my mother received a new SIM instead of me.

8. Get an international SIM card

There are many options, among which we chose DrimSim. Their SIM card works in 197 countries of the world, and they can send it anywhere in the world. After a year of use, we only regret that we did not issue two SIM cards at once. If you order it through this link, then you and we will receive a bonus of 5€ to the account.

Usually we try to buy a SIM card on the first day of arrival in new country, but sometimes the offices are closed, or we are too tired to go there, or, as in the case of Panama, it simply does not make sense: DrimSim's Internet tariff was better there than the local operator.

Especially useful for travelers without a car: you may need to call a taxi (link discount on your first trip on Uber), book a hotel or find a bus schedule before you can find the nearest mobile operator office.

9. Pay taxes

If you have not yet created your account for government services, then it's time to do it: this way you can get online access to all government services, including paying taxes for apartments / cars / businesses remaining in your homeland.

Additionally for business owners: if you work with Russian clients, then you need to issue an electronic signature in Diadoc and take a seal with you.

10. Learn English

Do you think that you are already tired of hearing it from all sides, and do you think that everyone in the world will understand you if you speak loudly, clearly and in Russian? Now, this is a lie. Of course, you can lay your route exclusively in Russia and the CIS countries, and go abroad exclusively to where there are a crowd of Russian speakers: GOA, Pattaya, Nha Trang. But how can you get to know other cultures?

The bad news: in our personal experience, we are one of the worst English speaking nations in the world. Good news- it's easy to fix. Travel is the best incentive to learn English, and it was travel that made us finally understand not only the importance, but also the grammar of the English language.

There is an endless amount of material on the Internet, but I recommend that if you have the money, spend it at a school in an English-speaking country. Two weeks at IELS Gozo in Malta is the best investment Money in training for all time, perhaps. If you go there, say hello to Katherine and Brian - they are our inspirations!

And be sure to download the app https://ru.duolingo.com/ - it's absolutely free, but it will be a great helper in learning a language, and not only English.

Also keep in mind that there are entire regions where, in addition to English, it’s good to know another language.

For example, Latin America, where we are currently traveling. If you learn at least a basic level of Spanish (eating, checking into a hotel, finding directions), then your life will become much easier.

11. Get rights

If you suddenly do not have this crust, and you are afraid to drive, then we still recommend that you get it.

Even if you do not initially plan to travel by car or motorcycle, having such an opportunity is always good, and sometimes even simply necessary.

From our personal experience I will say that there are situations when you are the only person who can help someone: take a person to a hospital or to a police station. At the same time, if you are planning a trip to Asia, I recommend immediately opening two categories: A and B, since motorcycles are almost more popular there than cars.

Do not forget that some countries insist on presenting international law especially for car rental. This point should be clarified for each specific country on your route.

Useful hack for Latin America and not only: make a beautiful copy of the rights, laminate it, and hide the original in a safe place. Most police officers have no idea what the original looks like, but unfortunately there are unscrupulous ones among them who may well extort a bribe to give you your rights. In case you gave away a copy, then you can not worry, close the door and drive off into the sunset to the surprisingly corrupt policemen.

12. Check the compatibility of the phone with frequencies in the country of destination

I'm sure it will come as a surprise to many that your phone may not work in some countries. To check frequency compatibility, there is a site: https://willmyphonework.net/ where you can choose your model and see if it will work, for example, in Zimbabwe.

If you have difficult route, crossing several countries, it will not be superfluous to buy a second phone, so as not to be left without communication. Sometimes it's easiest to do it on the spot: a simple new Android with 3g support will cost you $70-100.

13. See what voltage is in the mains on your route

The good news is that most personal gadgets support both 110V and 220V, however, not without exceptions. Before the trip, you must definitely find out what voltage and what sockets are there. A good multifunctional adapter is definitely something worth investing in. And do not forget about the consequences: if you plug, for example, a 220V hair dryer into a 110V outlet, then nothing bad will happen, but if it is the other way around, then your hair dryer will most likely end.

14. Leave everything else at home

This requires experience, and nothing more.

I will remember one of our first trips with Klim for the rest of my life, including because of a huge suitcase on wheels, where Klim put 4 trousers, 8 shirts, 5 T-shirts, an infinite number of socks and shorts for 2 weeks of our vacation. And I went with a backpack of 30 liters, taking with me the minimum necessary, and laughed for a long time, looking at all this variety of clothes.

But the fact is that my painful experience fell on more early years when we went hiking with scouts: on my first hiking I took on all the unnecessary things that crushed my shoulders so that by the evening I was only crying from fatigue.

Since then I have been taking necessary minimum, no more when it comes to traveling without a car.

Keep in mind that if your trip goes well, then gradually your backpack will be replenished with sweet souvenirs from your newfound friends. And at first, baubles and photographs will not take up much space, but after six months or a year of adventures, they will completely accumulate to be sent home. So, it's expensive. So save your space!

Also, this paragraph is not only about things. If you decide on this trip, then you should not take everything that you would like to get rid of: bad, negative emotions, prejudice, envy and anger.

15. Learn to take pictures

Or, as an option that I chose - to take as a companion someone who knows how to photograph. I like to write much more, and Klim has a talent for taking beautiful pictures.

The fact is that travel is a memory for a lifetime. Learning how to take beautiful photos is the easiest thing you can do to keep those memories in such a way that your grandchildren will say “wow!”.

Today there are thousands of sites and videos on youtube about how to take pictures of nature, people, architecture, landscapes, etc. The main thing is to choose the course that suits you, or ask a photographer friend ?) about help.

16. Think of something to do

Sitting at work in the office, everyone thinks that “give me a month, and I will do this and that, and I will go over there”, but reality proves that this is not so. Somewhere in a month, the fantasy ends: books are read, series are watched, places are visited. What to do next?

Long trips are already more life in which movement becomes part of the routine, and this is normal. You won’t be able to admire landscapes all the time and praise something endlessly, and this is also normal.

After 2 months, a normal person begins to quietly go crazy, and wants to return to work activities. And this should be encouraged! Now that you are rested and full of energy, it's time to return to point 1 of this article and understand what you would be interested in doing. Maybe you can teach the kids in the jungle English? Or teach guitar online? Perhaps you wanted to write a book about your adventures, learn to draw, or understand your family tree?

Whatever it is, the main thing is to start doing it. Share your ideas with others, get feedback, educate yourself, read books you never got your hands on, listen to unfamiliar music, learn how to cook an unfamiliar dish or dance the mumbo jumbo tribal dance. All in all, enjoy your trip!

Hardly anyone would argue with the statement that good rest is the most important part of our life, which allows us not only to have a good time and get a lot of new experiences, but also to recuperate and come up with a lot of promising ideas. In this regard, mention should be made of long-awaited vacation, which the majority of the working population dreams of so much.

Unfortunately, many people are so absorbed in plans for their future trip that they do not have time to prepare for their vacation at all or pay little attention to this issue. As a result, a frivolous attitude to packing and preparation can significantly spoil all the positive impressions of the trip. And to prevent this from happening, you should know what needs to be done before the vacation and how to properly organize the trip in advance. Read more about this issue below.

Two weeks before vacation

What to do the week before vacation

What to do before a vacation 1-2 days before departure

Inform your relatives and friends about the planned trip, tell where you are going, for how long and indicate the route of the trip.
Consider in advance how you will get to the airport or train station with your luggage. In some settlements doing it on time is not so easy.
Get rid of any perishable foods in your refrigerator, as well as various vegetables and fruits with a limited shelf life.
If your home has an alarm, notify the security company of your departure.
Write down or print out on paper the address of your destination (place of residence).
Check out the weather forecast for your destination beforehand to be prepared for various surprises.
Confirm your hotel reservation if necessary.
Find and download programs and applications to your mobile gadget that can be very useful when traveling - maps, a notifier, a guide, a dictionary, a translator, and more.
Use the auto-responder feature on your email so you don't have to worry about the emails you receive.
Fully charge everything with your mobile devices(smartphone, tablet, laptop, e-book, etc.) that you take with you on a trip. Don't forget to take a charger for each one as well.
Provide yourself with the right amount of cash in banknotes with different denominations.

On the departure day

Add up all the most important documents, tickets, money, devices and gadgets in a small handy bag that will always be with you.
Make sure all doorways and windows close securely.
Turn off the lights everywhere, turn off the gas and water for the period of your departure and throw out all the accumulated garbage. Unplug electronic devices and all household appliances.
Water the flowers, close the curtains and blinds. But this is not where the information about what needs to be done before the vacation ends.

What you need to take with you

Naturally, the set of necessary things is determined individually, based on your personal preferences and needs. But it is worth paying attention to those items that, due to inattention, are most often forgotten at home.

Personal hygiene items: toilet soap, hair shampoo, toothpaste and brush, shaving gel, razor, deodorant, towel.
Medications, which must necessarily include a small plaster for corns, painkillers, headache medicine, activated charcoal, cotton wool, iodine, as well as medications prescribed by your doctor.
Travel itinerary, maps and guide.
Chargers for various gadgets.
Magazine or book.
Pencil, pen, small notepad or notebook.
Headphones for the player (smartphone).
Sunglasses and sunblock.

Now you know everything about what you need to do before your vacation until the very departure. Good luck!

So, for the first time in your life, you decided to go to serious vacation to another country, you are overwhelmed with emotions. It is important to understand that traveling in another country is not at all the same as traveling to another city in your own country. As you prepare for your trip, here are a few details to help you have a great time. For example, you are going to a country that you have long dreamed of, you have sunscreen and favorite swimsuit. You fly ten hours and find yourself on passport control, which do not pass due to problems with the visa! This should have been done beforehand! Some countries do not require a visa, but it is worth checking all this in advance. In some cases, it is enough just to pay for a visa on the spot, in others - you need to prepare a large number of documents in advance. In addition, it is important to keep track of the date in the passport - if it is invalid in a few months, you may not enter the country either. Pay attention to such details so that you do not run into problems.

Make a copy of your passport

No one wants to face this situation: you are walking along the beautiful streets of a new city, admiring the views, and then you come to the hotel and find that you do not have your passport in your pocket. A lost or stolen passport in a foreign country is a serious problem. Think over everything in advance, keep copies of your passport and visa pages with you - in this case, you can always leave your passport at the hotel. You don't have to worry about the security of your documents. Many countries do not allow you to walk the streets without an ID, and with a copy you don't have to worry about that.

Contact the bank before leaving

Banks monitor the status of cards and track suspicious activity. If you suddenly start withdrawing money in another country, it is possible that the bank will decide to block your account in case your card is stolen. You should avoid this situation by contacting the bank in advance and letting them know that you will be away. As a result, you won't have to face the embarrassment of sitting in a restaurant and not being able to pay for your dinner. Be sure to remember this - taking precautions is much easier than dealing with a problem that has arisen on the road.

Buy a charger adapter

When you find yourself in another country, you can immediately notice that the sockets there look different. Solving the problem is easy - you should purchase an adapter in advance. Choose a universal one that will be suitable for any country - in this case, in further travels you do not have to look for another device. This will be very convenient when you travel around Europe and stop by Switzerland - there are completely different sockets! Also keep an eye on the voltage in the network - it may differ from what you are used to. Your laptop or phone can adapt, but your hair dryer can break. In this case, you will also need a transformer. On the one hand, it is quite heavy and bulky. If you are traveling for a short time, you can simply not take extra devices - on vacation you can limit yourself to more relaxed styling. Think over all this in advance, so that later nothing mars your vacation and does not distract you from new experiences.

Get insured

So you are in Egypt. Wonderful! Suddenly you fall off your camel! You are in the hospital! If you are traveling abroad, you should definitely learn how to insure yourself in case you need to. health care. Otherwise, you will have to pay a huge check. Typically, travel insurance is quite budgetary, so it’s not worth even thinking about such an acquisition. You will never regret taking care of your own health in advance.

Reserve your tickets

When planning your itinerary, keep in mind that the queues at the popular museums are very long, especially during the summer months. Train tickets sell out fast. Visiting an expensive restaurant also requires attention in advance. Buy tickets online. This can save you a lot of time and, in some cases, money.

Review the baggage size and weight requirements

If you're planning a trip for the long haul, it's easy to get carried away with packing. For twenty days, twenty outfits are required! And who wants to wash their socks in a hotel sink when they can just take more. Stop and think. If you take too much, you can make a serious mistake. Many airlines have certain restrictions on the weight of luggage, if you exceed the limit, you will have to pay a serious amount. Check all this in advance and plan your luggage carefully so that there are no problems with it. This will protect you from stress and unnecessary expenses - do not overshadow your vacation from the very beginning!

A trip to the beach or a mountain climb is guaranteed to give you wonderful vacation memories. Except when the beach or mountain is in a war zone. Before going far exotic country Learn about the safety rules there. Are there any nuances? Is it necessary to dress in a certain way or behave differently than you are used to, so as not to offend the locals and not to provoke them? Take care of your safety, read this information in advance - it will seriously help you during your trip.

Learn basic phrases in a foreign language

Even if you speak English well, you may have problems in Vietnam. To do this, it is important to learn at least a few simple phrases in the language of the country you are going to. This will help you communicate with local residents. Nobody expects you to be fluent in Cambodian. However, the ability to say hello and ask for water will seriously help you out. Write down the basic phrases and try to remember them, if the language is too difficult, at least carry a card with all the basic information. You will definitely not regret that you took care of the opportunity to talk with others in advance - this will surely come in handy more than once during your trip.