Trip Alertz For Jetsetters, By Jetsetters
Most of us want to travel sometimes, yet many avoid it for some reason or another. The people that mostly avoid traveling are the ones that have never traveled before, have fear of flights or simply just don’t know where to start. Many of us mention often how we would like to visit other parts of the world and do some intense traveling, yet avoid doing so due to the lack of experience and the comfort that a home provides. Traveling means also dealing with unexpected situations such as delayed flights and having to deal with foreign people, however, one should take them as being a part of the experience.
Not dealing with any adversity means that we never grow and the fear of traveling should be taken as a personal challenge and faced head-on. It can be a great opportunity to grow and learn more about oneself based on the way that they react during stressful situations. This is most effective when traveling alone. When doing so, one has to rely on their capabilities to handle different scenarios.
Choosing a Destination and Sticking to It
Like anything in life, travel comes with preparation. Packing the right way, as well as making a plan of places to consider visiting. While traveling, most people want to see as many things as possible. The continuous rush from going to place while not leaving enough time to fully enjoy a current destination. And so, having a list that prioritizes a few but must-see locations is necessary.
Instead of going from country to country when traveling, it is best to choose just one to fully experience its culture, customs, its people and leave the other ones for the next time you travel. This way, it can be easier to pack what is necessary for the trip, depending on the country’s climate during that year. Because we now have the internet, it can be a great way to learn everything we can about a country before deciding to visit it. The result is that you will probably not need as many things as you thought during your travel, making the experience less frustrating due to the luggage. As mentioned, many people fear travelling because of the unfamiliar and different things that they can expect instead of their usual daily lives. Being able to experience a whole new and different culture and way of life is the whole point of travelling.
Getting to the Destination
The process of getting to the intended destination is what frightens most people. Some may have an intense fear of flying and sitting on a plane for a few hours may be a daunting experience. Traveling with someone else may be more comfortable than by oneself, but some prefer solitude and experience things at their leisure. Traveling for the first time, however, it may be a good idea to have a friend tagging alongside you, as it can make the entire experience much more comfortable knowing that you have someone familiar by your side in a foreign place.
Many people consider bringing what some call a “flight survival kit”. The kit consists of a few essential things to pack for a long plane flight. An example would be bringing a small pillow, eye mask and a pair of earplugs that can help you sleep during the entire flight or just keep external noise and distractions to a minimum so you can relax.
Doing something else in the meantime besides sleeping, playing video games or watching a movie may also help make the flying experience less stressful. Others like to enjoy some video games while they fly. Having a smartphone can be a great asset in these situations. Many use it to play games during their flights, especially online games. The number of games that can be played on mobile is staggering. This is mostly due to the ease of distributing them using the internet. People that enjoy gambling also benefit from this as there is a large number of online casino games that can be played during a long flight to help people relax. Any type of casino game can be enjoyed on either mobile or laptop, from slot games to table games.
Dealing With the Language Barrier
English is spoken in many parts of the world and many people are familiar with it. However, this does not mean every person walking on the street is familiar with it. Learning a new language every time you visit a different country is not practical. Fortunately, today we have technology that can assist us in getting by in unknown places. Mobile apps such as Google Maps can point us in the nearest places of interest, things to see, restaurants and hotels. Other applications such as translators can be a huge help and while they may not be as accurate, they are still very useful to have when traveling internationally.
In any case, when visiting a foreign country, unexpected things are bound to happen and it is important to react to these situations calmly and calculated. Many situations will arise such as not knowing what to say or accidentally saying something that might be offensive. The best thing to do is react in these situations is to react with courtesy and politeness.
