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1. Why is it important to manage the heat while traveling ?

I have always had a lot of difficulty dealing with the hot weather even in Europe.
So it was common for me to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities.
I used to lose my focus all the time, and sometimes I passed out under the sun …
I definitely had more resistance and felt drawn to the outdoors and the sun when I changed my diet.

2. Hydrate yourself !

Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
In Asia you have to buy your own water and you can see everyone outside with a drink in hand all the time, so you won’t forget to hydrate for sure !

3. Eat fresh food !

I was really surprised when I arrived in Bangkok to see people eating all day long and smelling fish and grills everywhere.

It is very disturbing because you do not know when to eat anymore and common sense recommends that you eat fresh and cold foods when it is hot.

For me, the legendary good Asian cuisine was not pleasant because I do not eat meat, fish or  dairy products and all dishes in Asia are made from these ailments: pork, chicken and fish !

I was disappointed as I couldn’t cook most of the time but enjoyed the fresh fruit and veg everywhere ! You can find a lot of ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables all over the supermarket.

4. Don’t hesitate to use the air conditioning !

You will be in better shape in the morning after staying in an air-conditioned room all night !
And take lots of showers during the day !

5. Wash your clothes every day

I know it might sound obvious, but it’s an unconditional obligation when it’s hot and it smells like fish everywhere.

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]]> 1. The plane

You won’t always have a choice if you travel long distances but if so, here are your options.

Advantages

Sometimes booking a flight is the best way to get to your destination as quickly as possible.

Disadvantages

To benefit from good prices, you must

  • either do it well in advance, 2 months before departure, which limits last-minute plans,
  • or monitor the promotional prices of the various sites, which leaves no choice between the date of departure or the destination. It is also necessary to travel light and include in the price the fares for leaving the airport. 1 hour by plane 12 hours to 24 hours by road, the choice can be quickly made for some

2. The train

The train can have certain advantages over the airplane, even if it seems slower.


For some journeys, the train can bring you directly from point A to point B. Simply because most stations are located in the city center, which is never the case with airports. Thus, to go by plane from your point of departure and to reach your destination, you will have to take a taxi or a bus or a metro. Not to mention that boarding procedures always require your presence at airports well in advance, while you can always board a train at the last minute.
Even if this is not the goal of course, it can sometimes prevent you from having to repay a trip because of delay, especially if it is beyond your control.

3. The boat

The boat does not appear to be the most obvious option especially for long distances but if traveling in Asia it will in many cases be the only option available. In Europe The Greek Islands Even if it is possible to get there by plane for some, the boat is sometimes more practical and especially less expensive. Athens The Ridge The plane option will require you to pay 10 euros for the metro to go to Athens airport and land at Heraklion on the crest when my boat takes you to Chania, the main seaside resort of the island. Batham To Singapore Thai islands

4. The bus

Sometimes the bus is cheaper For longer trips, you will sometimes have the choice of taking a bus or a plane for the same route.
It could be a huge difference to the price, but not always. And while it’s a great way to see a country, it will take some time to recover after a long bus ride.
It is always the case and for everyone. The bus is not necessarily economical You have to take into account that 10pm on a sleeping bus can be funny or turn into a nightmare.
The recovery time can be much longer than you imagine and cost you three days and even a week of rest especially if you have traveled overnight.

5. Taxi

Depending on your point of departure, you will need to take a taxi, bus or metro to catch a train or your plane to the airport. And it is not always an easy thing abroad because you do not know the surroundings and there are a lot of scams especially when you discover a new currency. You will know the prices in your region but not everywhere in the world.
Taxis are very convenient when traveling as you will be overloaded most of the time with tour luggage and fatigue after a long flight.
And taxi drivers actually know this by heart and they will try to take advantage of your desperate need to get to your hotel quickly. But you should know that you can pay 10 times the real price if you are not prepared.

6. Buses and subways

Everything is done to help you reach your destination, in Europe it will be easy, but in Asia, each country has its own particularity.
Tricycles in the Philippines, tuk tuk in Cambodia, trucks in Thailand.
And metro maps can be difficult to understand when the weather is hot, when you’re tired, and no one around you speaks your language.
So be prepared! If you want to choose the best way to travel from your point of departure and plan everything for a peaceful visit, please send me a message through this form.

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You have several options for planning your trip and they can be too many at times.

1. Budget and length of stay

In all cases and beforehand, you must define your budget and the duration of your stay.

Your budget should take into account:

  • Plane, train and / or return bus tickets,
  • The cost of living on site: meals and transport
  • The cost of activities

You must take into account the length of your stay, in particular checking the length of the journey to get there.

2. Nature of the trip

You should then have a clear idea of ​​what to expect from your trip:

  • Discovery trip
  • Solo or family travel
  • Beach or mountain
  • Intense or relaxing sports activities
  • Yoga retreats or meditation retreats

Other parameters

To help you see more clearly, here are some other parameters that may change your decision:

3. The climate of the chosen area

The hot or freezing climate is not bearable by everyone.
Some deserted beaches in Asia are beautiful and deserted and for good reason: it is impossible to stay there because the heat is overwhelming.

4. Tourist area or not

The cheapest destinations at the moment and the promotions often hide crowded tourist areas in which it is impossible to have a good time. It is important to educate yourself before choosing an attractive destination on paper.

5. Holiday periods or off season

The prices are obviously not the same depending on the holiday period.
Some have the option of leaving out of season, which has advantages for the inexpensive prices and disadvantages if you find yourself in almost deserted hotels with no one around.

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Beyond the big debate on the usefulness of vaccines, we must assess our own immunity and resistance to viruses and diseases in general and exotic in particular.

Some anti-vaccine people refuse them all, including those for tropical diseases only found in Asia or Africa.

2. Is vaccination compulsory ?

In any case, they are not mandatory, just highly recommended.
It is therefore left to the free will of each.

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3. Where to get vaccinated ?

In your country of origin

Go see his doctor and decide with him which ones you will do according to your destination and your health.

In the destination country

Quite possible. Long haul flights always arrive in big cities where it is easy to get vaccinated in 2 days.
It is much cheaper in general.

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4. Which vaccines ?

Covid 19

Not made mandatory for the moment.
Depending on the country, there are vaccine priorities:
. health establishment staff
. People over 60
. Adults already suffering from pathologies that weaken their body.

Some countries are likely to require it in exchange for more flexible measures to circulate.

Vaccines already compulsory in France

  • Diphtheria, tetanus and polio (DTP)
  • Whooping cough.
  • Invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infections.
  • Hepatitis B.
  • Invasive pneumococcal infections.
  • Meningococcal serogroup C.
  • Measles, mumps and rubella.
  • Vaccines strongly recommended before leaving for Asia, Africa and Latin America.
  • Rabies

Still very present, it remains a fatal disease. Transmitted by animal bites. A preventive dose and 5 doses in the event of a bite.

  • Viral hepatitis A and B
  • Yellow fever
  • Absent in Asia. Concerns Africa and Latin America.
  • Malaria or Malaria
  • Transmitted by mosquitoes, it can have serious consequences on fragile organisms.
  • Japanese encephalitis
  • Transmitted by mosquitoes, There is no cure.
  • Typhoid

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]]> Making sure you enjoy your vacation in advance is part of the travel planning phase.

You have to know what you will be facing in advance in order to set up habits and reflexes in the event of a hard blow, especially when you are far from home.

1. Get vaccines

if needed

See my article Travel vaccination


2. Prepare your own emergency kit

See the following article:

3. Be careful not to eat anything

See the following article:

4. Physical activity

Holidays do not necessarily mean lazing around and with the heat and the abundant food that catches our attention, we quickly lose shape and this well before coming home.

Beyond the visits and various tours that we have the opportunity to do while traveling, we must always reserve time to play sports or at least practice a physical activity, even light.

Without having to invest in preparing for a marathon, it will be a good idea to walk as much as possible as soon as possible.

It must be recognized that it is difficult in the heat and it is for this reason that it can be interesting to invest a few hours in a gym.
Many of them offer short tickets or tickets for tourists.

Swimming pools are also a good way to recover energy. Lots of gyms have them and lots of hotels too.

Making sure you return home in good shape will also be a good way to keep good memories of your stay at the end of the world.

5. Stay hydrated

Hydration can solve many problems, especially in hot countries.

6. Use natural products

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1. Educational programs
2. Volunteering in organizations
3. Tips and tricks for backpackers

It seems impossible and yet there are many ways to travel for free.

Many organizations offer different programs to young people aged 15 to 30, to teach the language, work on farms or become volunteers.

1. Educational programs

Teaching english

Diverbo offers free vacations for English speakers, adults or teenagers, willing to spend a week with foreigners in Spain or Germany to help them practice their language skills.  You have to pay for your flight, but the program offers you full board.

You don’t need to be TEFL certified to teach English around the world, but it is a good way to prepare yourself for the job.
Work abroad to finance your trips to a inhabitant or to a farm

WWOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) will provide you with free accommodation, food and the opportunity to learn some new skills and crops.

2. Volunteering in organizations

Work as a volunteer in non-profit organizations

You can find announcements like in HelpX or Workaway networks.

“HelpX is an online listing of organic host farms, non-organic farms, farm stays, homestays, ranches, lodges, bed and breakfasts, backpacker hostels and even  sailboats that invite volunteers to stay with them for the short term in exchange for food and accommodation.

HelpX is primarily provided as a cultural exchange for vacationers who wish to work abroad, to stay with the locals and gain hands-on experience.

In the typical arrangement, the aide works an average of 4 hours a day and receives free accommodation and meals for their efforts.  “
In the Free Travel Tips and Tricks series, you can drive someone else’s car across the country
https://autodriveaway.com for America

3. Tips and tricks for backpackers

Couchsurfing

CouchSurfing is a hospitality and social networking service accessible through a website and mobile application.  Members can use the service to arrange homestays, provide accommodation and hospitality, and participate in events such as “Couch Crashes”.

Food: go vegan!  It’s healthy, safe and inexpensive!

Health: use natural products!  It’s cheap and very efficient!

Organization : Be minimalist !

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As a traveler, you must have :

A traveler bank account with a special bank card for travelers to avoid fees

Cash, wherever you go : Cash is essential, but cash is expensive

During your trip, you will have to pay for your flights, accommodation, transportation, food and some additional costs.

Your flight can be paid for by credit card and depending on your location, other charges will be paid by card or cash.

2. What bank accounts and payment systems should you use for travel and business ?

As a traveler, the most important thing is to avoid fees with withdrawals from Atm.
But even with the special traveler account, this is not actually possible.

3. Online banking for travelers

Revolut

Revolut currently does not charge any fees for the majority of its services (but for limited use), uses interbank weekdays, and charges a 0.5% to 1.5% markup on weekends.

Revolut Ltd is a digital banking alternative that includes Prepaid Debit Card (MasterCard or VISA), Currency Exchange, Cryptocurrency Exchange (Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Bitcoin Cash ( BCH), XRP (XRP)) and peer-to-peer payments.

Bank N26

N26 is a German neobank headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

N26 currently offers its services in various Member States of the Single Euro Payments Area and in the United States.

Its UK activities have been suspended since April 2020 due to Brexit uncertainties. Wikipedia

What can N26 offer you as a traveler?

“Your standard N26 account includes everything you need to spend, save and keep track of your money.
You can have a free Mastercard and enjoy free ATM withdrawals in euros and free payments in any currency, anywhere in the world.

And with no hidden fees or currency exchange fees, you’ll always know what you’re spending on your trip. “

https://n26.com

The TransferWise service

TransferWise is a UK online money transfer service founded in January 2011 by Estonians Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus and is based in London.

The company supports over 750 currency routes around the world, including GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, and CAD, and provides multi-currency accounts.
Wikipedia.com

You can have a card at 6 euros and withdraw 200 euros free of charge, excluding fees at the counter. Beyond this limit, you will be billed at 2% of the amount.

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1. Follow the right recommendations

You have to remember that you can travel for cheap if you make the good choices and if you adopt a minimalist way of traveling.

Obviously, if you follow the recommendations of the major travel agencies, you will pay such a high price that you will abandon your project.

That is why it is interesting to learn how to travel inexpensively and even for free, especially for young people.

2. Your starting point

First of all, it depends on your starting point.

If you live in a large city, you will benefit from cheap flight promotions and direct access to major airports. Which is very practical especially if you want to get very far from home.

If you live in a very small town everything would be harder to move around and it could be a very difficult and expensive business to plan a trip.

3. Your destination

It also depends on your destination.
Some tourist spots are not very affordable for everyone, especially for budget travelers.

And some inexpensive places can also be very difficult to reach because you will have to go through big cities and pay for long flights.

That is why it is worth taking the advice of professional travelers, because they know the best tips and tricks for going anywhere in the world and they will recommend you the best ways to reach your favorite destination.
They would also give you new opportunities to see your paradise island in different places around the world.

4. How to stick to your budget ?

Plan everything in advance by getting informations from travellers.

Contact me for more information on travelling on a budget.
I would give you the best options to travel depending on your departure point and your budget.

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To prepare and organize your trip, you need to set a budget, call your bank, check your travel documents, and do an emergency kit, then you can choose a destination, book a flight, create a rough itinerary, and learn how to backpack light !

1. Set a budget

It’s important to establish a budget as early as possible, even before you know your destination, travel dates or itinerary.

2. Bank and money

Saving money : Focus on essential things

Call your bank to warn them that you will be abroad.

3. Phone and wifi communication

Make sure your phone is ready to travel

  • Turn off your roaming
  • Unlocked your phone to use a local sim card.

4. Travel documents 

Get your documents in order :

  • Passport
  • Visa if needed
  • Travel insurance
  • International permit

5. Take care of your health

  • Do sport.
  • Go to the gym to be in shape
  • check your insurance.

6. Choose a destination

Pick a destination depending on your wishes

  • Beaches farniente
  • Touristic Visits
  • Yoga retreat
  • Hiking

Check my article about “How to choose a destination ?“

7. Book your flight

Booking a flight can be an easy task or a nightmare depending on your skills to do with flights searches.

Check my special article about “How to book the cheapest flight ?“

8. Create a rough itinerary

You will appreciate here the experience of your travel planer because you need someone to know the surroundings for you to not make mistakes.

You can use many apps like :

Wanderlog Travel Itinerary & Road Trip Planner

TripIt: Travel Planner

9. Book your accommodations

As a travel planer, I will propose you many different accomodations depending on your budget and your way of traveling : adventurer backpacker, middle confort, luxuous.

Check my special article about “How to book a place to stay in travel“

10. And learn how to backpack light !

To organize your trip, you can do everything by yourself or ask for a professional traveler to plan your trip. And for many reasons, it will be more efficient to have a travel planer in your pockets.

Check my special article about “How to pack light ?“

11. Use a trip planner !

To organize your trip, you can do everything on your own or have a professional traveler plan your trip. And for many reasons, it will be more efficient to have a travel planer in your pocket.

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