Useful travelling tips...

Don’t judge the lifestyles of others if  different from your own . Listen to opinions you don’t agree with. It’s arrogant to assume your views are correct and other people are wrong. Practice empathy and put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Embrace different possibilities, opportunities, people, suggestions, and interests. Ask questions. You don’t have to agree, but you may be surprised what you’ll learn from the people you meet during your travels.

having most of the important documents and photos backed up can save your journey. Keep both digital and physical copies of your passport, visas, driver’s license, birth certificate, health insurance card, serial numbers, and important phone numbers ready to go in case of an emergency. Backup your files & photos on an external hard drive as well as online with software like  Backblaze .

Make It A Point To Avoid Other Travelers From Time To Time And Start Conversations With Local People. Basic English Is Spoken Widely All Over The World, So It’s Easier To Communicate Than You Might Think, Especially When You Combine Hand Gestures And Body Language. Learn from those who live in the country you’re visiting. People enrich your travels more than sights do.

Cash Is King Around The World. In An Emergency, Make Sure To Stash Some In A Few Different Places. If You Lose Your Wallet, Your Card Stops Working, Or The ATMs Run Out Of Money, You’ll Be Glad You Did. Some of my favorite stash spots include socks, under shoe inserts, a toiletry bag, around the frame of a backpack.

Try not to control EVERYTHING. Life is much too short to be angry & annoyed all the time. Did you miss your bus? No worries, there will be another one. ATMs out of money? Great! Take an unplanned road trip over to the next town and explore.  Sometimes freakouts happen regardless.