1) WHAT COUNTRY WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL TO?
* What's your motivation for going? i.e festival, tourist attraction, vacation, etc.
2) DO YOU NEED A VISA TO ENTER THE COUNTRY?
* Consider the process and amount of time required to attain the visa. AND how long a visa lasts for (i.e 3 months).
3) BUYING YOUR PLANE/ TRAIN/ BUS TICKET.
* How much will it cost? Are you purchasing a roundtrip or one-way ticket?
4) TRANSPORT TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT.
* Airports are usually a fair distance from the city center. Reserch how much it will cost by train/ bus/ subway/ tube/ taxi/ uber from airport to the main city.
5) ACCOMMODATION
* So many possibilities! Hostels, hotels, all inclusive resorts, couch surfing, staying with friends/family, AirBNB, and even studying abroad and living in a dormitory.
6) COST OF ACCOMMODATION PER DAY.
* How much will your stay cost you per day and IN TOTAL. Keep in mind Saturday and Sunday bookings are more expensive.
7) CREATE A BUDGET.
* Food, ticket attractions, getting around/transport, souvenirs, nights out, and the classic just in case I forgot something fund for things like sunscreen and flip flops.
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Research the specific currency used in the country and familiarize yourself with the
exchange rate. It could be euros, pounds, yen, dollars, etc.
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Always purchase travel medical insurance before you go.
Always bring photocopies of important documents such as your passport and driver's license.
Some customs agents will ask for proof of a return flight AND/OR the address of your accommodation. Make sure you're ready to provide these if needed.
Discover whether it is safe to travel to the destination. Follow the news, and always research on government websites to know forsure.
Find out what the weather will be like so you can pack accordingly.
Downloading apps before you travel are extremely beneficial. Consider a currency converter app, transport map app, weather app, or even a hotel app.
Map out important landmarks before you travel. For instance, use googlemaps to find out the distance from the airport to your hostel, or your hostel from main attractions in the city center.
Create a countdown calender to get even more excited for your trip. This is definitely a great motivation as you know excitement is only days away!
When you arrive and only plan to use your cell phone for wifi, put your phone on airplane mode right away. You'll be able to use your phone like normal, access wifi, and because your data will be turned off you won't get charged roaming or long distance charges.
Ok Google.....
A list of country’s currencies: http://www.currencysymbols.in/
Currency converter: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
World travel advisories for Canadians: http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
Travel medical insurance for Canadians: https://www.tdcanadatrust.com/products-services/banking/travel-medical-insurance/
Weather in different countries: http://www.accuweather.com/en/browse-locations
The world’s 50 best travel apps: http://www.timeout.com/city-guides/travel/50-best-travel-apps/
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