The worst travel mistakes you can make

I have been traveling for the last 15 years, and have seen many friends make the following mistakes. I want to share with you the most important ones. 1. Not having a second passport In the case of an emergency, a second passport can save your life, or at least save you a lot of trouble. 2. Not having travel insurance In addition to regular health insurance, consider getting travel insurance that covers you abroad. 3. Not having a copy of important documents In your luggage, carry a copy of your passport and important documents. 4. Not having a backup of your phone Carry a portable charger and a power bank, or use a power bank that you can charge in the cigarette lighter. 5. Not knowing the local laws and customs Each country has different laws and customs. If you're not careful, you could end up in a lot of trouble. 6. Not having a first aid kit Even if you're not outdoorsy, accidents can happen anywhere. 7. Not knowing how to communicate Consider getting a portable translator or learning a few basic phrases in the local language. 8. Not having a plan for emergencies In case of an emergency, have a plan of action and know what to do. 9. Not being aware of scams Each country has its own scams. Be careful when using ATMs, and don't carry large amounts of cash. 10. Not knowing how to negotiate prices When shopping abroad, learn how to negotiate prices, especially in markets. 11. Not knowing how to use public transportation In foreign countries, public transportation can be intimidating. But it's usually cheap and efficient. Just be careful not to fall asleep, especially on trains. 12. Not knowing how to handle altitude sickness When traveling to high-altitude destinations, take altitude sickness medicine in advance and drink plenty of water. If you experience headaches or nausea, go down immediately. 13. Not knowing how to handle heatstroke Drink plenty of water and avoid staying outdoors during the hottest part of the day. If you experience headaches, dizziness, or nausea, find shade immediately. 14. Not knowing how to handle cold weather Pack warm clothing, and if you forget anything, you can buy it cheaply at a local market. 15. Not knowing how to handle water-borne illnesses Drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid eating raw vegetables or meat. 16. Not knowing how to handle jet lag Adjust your sleep schedule in advance, and try to get some sleep on the plane. 17. Not knowing how to handle time zone changes Adjust your clock immediately, and try to stay awake until the local bedtime. 18. Not knowing how to handle different plug types Bring a portable power strip, and consider getting a power strip with built-in USB ports. 19. Not knowing how to handle different Wi-Fi networks Use a VPN when using public Wi-Fi networks, and be careful not to download anything suspicious. 20. Not knowing how to handle different currencies Exchange some money in advance, and use credit cards whenever possible. 21. Not knowing how to handle long flights Bring a neck pillow, eye mask, and earplugs. Try to get up and walk around every few hours. 22. Not knowing how to handle airport security Be prepared for security checks by wearing easy-to-remove shoes and carrying liquids in a clear bag. 23. Not knowing how to handle visa requirements Check the visa requirements for your destination country in advance, and apply for a visa if necessary. 24. Not knowing how to handle customs regulations Check the customs regulations for your destination country in advance, and declare any restricted items. 25. Not knowing how to handle baggage restrictions Check the baggage restrictions for your airline and destination country in advance. 26. Not knowing how to handle lost or stolen luggage Make a record of your luggage, and contact your airline immediately if it's lost or stolen. 27. Not knowing how to handle flight delays or cancellations Check the weather forecast and airline website before your flight. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, ask about compensation. 28. Not knowing how to handle hotel safety Use a money belt, and keep your valuables in a safe. 29. Not knowing how to handle food safety Eat at restaurants that are popular with locals, and avoid eating raw vegetables or meat. 30. Not knowing how to handle water safety Drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid swimming in unclean water. 31. Not knowing how to handle altitude sickness Take altitude sickness medicine in advance, and drink plenty of water. If you experience headaches or nausea, go down immediately. 32. Not knowing how to handle heatstroke Drink plenty of water, and avoid staying outdoors during the hottest part of the day. If you experience headaches, dizziness, or nausea, find shade immediately. 33. Not knowing how to handle cold weather Pack warm clothing, and if you forget anything, you can buy it cheaply at a local market. 34. Not knowing how to handle different plug types Bring a portable power strip, and consider getting a power strip with built-in USB ports. 35. Not knowing how to handle different Wi-Fi networks Use a VPN when using public Wi-Fi networks, and be careful not to download anything suspicious. 36. Not knowing how to handle different currencies Exchange some money in advance, and use credit cards whenever possible. 37. Not knowing how to handle long flights Bring a neck pillow, eye mask, and earplugs. Try to get up and walk around every few hours. 38. Not knowing how to handle airport security Be prepared for security checks by wearing easy-to-remove shoes and carrying liquids in a clear bag. 39. Not knowing how to handle visa requirements Check the visa requirements for your destination country in advance, and apply for a visa if necessary. 40. Not knowing how to handle customs regulations Check the customs regulations for your destination country in advance, and declare any restricted items. 41. Not knowing how to handle baggage restrictions Check the baggage restrictions for your airline and destination country in advance. 42. Not knowing how to handle lost or stolen luggage Make a record of your luggage, and contact your airline immediately if it's lost or stolen. 43. Not knowing how to handle flight delays or cancellations Check the weather forecast and airline website before your flight. If your flight is delayed or cancelled, ask about compensation. 44. Not knowing how to handle hotel safety Use a money belt, and keep your valuables in a safe. 45. Not knowing how to handle food safety Eat at restaurants that are popular with locals, and avoid eating raw vegetables or meat. 46. Not knowing how to handle water safety Drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid swimming in unclean water. 47. Not knowing how to handle altitude sickness Take altitude sickness medicine in advance, and drink plenty of water. If you experience headaches or nausea, go down immediately. 48. Not knowing how to handle heatstroke Drink plenty of water, and avoid staying outdoors during the hottest part of the day. If you experience headaches, dizziness, or nausea, find shade immediately. 49. Not knowing how to handle cold weather Pack warm clothing, and if you forget anything, you can buy it cheaply at a local market. 50. Not knowing how to handle different plug types Bring a portable power strip, and consider getting a power strip with built-in USB ports. 51. Not knowing how to handle different Wi-Fi networks Use a VPN when using public Wi-Fi networks, and be careful not to download anything suspicious. 52. Not knowing how to handle different currencies Exchange some money in advance, and use credit cards whenever possible. 53. Not knowing how to handle long flights Bring a neck pillow, eye mask, and earplugs. Try to get up and walk around every few hours. 54. Not knowing how to handle airport security Be prepared for security checks by wearing easy-to-remove shoes and carrying liquids in a clear bag. 55. Not knowing how to handle visa requirements Check the visa requirements for your destination country in advance, and apply for a visa if necessary. 56. Not knowing how to handle customs regulations Check the customs regulations for your destination country in advance, and declare any restricted items. 57. Not knowing how to handle baggage restrictions Check the baggage restrictions for your airline and

The worst travel mistakes you can make

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