If you are going to go traveling outside the country for the first time it is just natural to ask for things to do and things to not do when travelling. It is also normal to research on travel tips so that you would also be prepared for where you are going. However you may want to consider some tips before you actually follow them.
There are others that are really helpful but then there are some which are just plain useless and dumb. It may even cause you a lot of trouble and instead of being able to save money, it would cause you more. Here are some of the worst tips that you should be wary of and you shouldn’t follow:
1. Women should avoid traveling alone
Confining women on four corners of the house is a thing of the past. But when it comes to travelling alone for women, it really depends on where you are going. There are countries and cities that are safe for women to travel alone however there are some countries wherein it is not advisable. Travelling with other girl friends or your other half or family is good. Some places in the Middle East and India are some of the countries that would be very challenging for a woman to travel alone. The trick is to never take risks that you would also not do in your own country just to be safe. There is actually danger everywhere so whether or not it is a safe place to be, the fact that it is not your home country should make you more careful.
2. You should not eat street food
If you want to get to know a country and its culture in a more intimate manner, you will have to eat their street food. It is inexpensive and direct which is a very good advantage on your part especially if you are on budget. Eating things that are sold on the streets are not forbidden but you have to be very wary of what you are taking in or consuming so that you won’t worry of health and stomach problems later.
3. Traveler’s checks
We have to face it. We are already in the automated era and bringing traveler’s checks doesn’t necessarily pass the automated age. One disadvantage of bringing traveler’s checks is that it can be stolen and there is a possibility that not all banks w2ould cash a traveler’s check.