Traveling tips – PLAN YOUR TRIP https://virginiesarachman-planyourtrip.com Virginie SARACHMAN Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:33:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://virginiesarachman-planyourtrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-phuket-1-32x32.jpg Traveling tips – PLAN YOUR TRIP https://virginiesarachman-planyourtrip.com 32 32 21. The best travel photography tips https://virginiesarachman-planyourtrip.com/best-travel-photography-tips/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 04:00:20 +0000 http://virginiesarachman-planyourtrip.com/index.php/2020/01/21/12-travel-photography-tips/ 21. The best travel photography tips Read More »

]]> Traveling is a good occasion to improve your photography skills. Just because you will be surrounded by beautiful landscapes all the time without any effort !

That being said, you can check the best photography travel tips we use everywhere in the world :

1. Always be in charged

You need to charge your devices everytime and make your backups everynights

2. Catch the best light early

Get up early and stay late in evening to catch the best light.
It is a common sense now to say that again but it’s still true. And you can have a nice nap during at noon.

3. Respect the rules of third

The rule of thirds is a “rule of thumb” or guideline which applies to the process of composing visual images such as designs, films, paintings, and photographs. The guideline proposes that an image should be imagined as divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines, and that important compositional elements should be placed along these lines or their intersections. Proponents of the technique claim that aligning a subject with these points creates more tension, energy and interest in the composition than simply centering the subject.

4. Find the best spots

Do your own research before and check if the pictures you want to make has not already exist on web.

5. Connect with locals

You will have a lot of adantages to connect with locals to find the best spots and maybe have the opportunity to photography them in their daily life with their permission of course.

6. Capture moments and not paintings

7. Publish them immediately

Even if nothing is really perfect, you will need to have feedback from yours followers and friends and it will be more efficient to improve your works later.

8. Have a story to tell

To be original and engage people today on social media, you will need to take a picture and to tell the story that surround this picture

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1. How to improvise ?

If you arrive there without having planned anything, know that you will still be spoiled for choice.

Why ? You will have a lot to do whatever the destination.

Simply because it will be a new place that you will want to discover everything, with new people around you.

Some places are more touristy than others, so you will find many options to have a good time depending on your desires and your budget of course.

Buy even from small areas, here you will find resources to get you by wherever you are.

First of all, remember not to forget your hiking boots and here is why.
You will visit the city and walk a lot in all situations. And it’s a great way to stay in shape while traveling.

2. Get organized on site

Hotels and tourist office

The best thing to do when you arrive is to check with your hotel and the tourist office if you have absolutely no idea. They are there to offer you the best things to see and do in the area.

3. Plan everything before departure

You can also plan your trip in advance and move around to see something in particular, which will be better to suit your own tastes.

Some of us sometimes prefer to have everything planned in advance to avoid surprises. It is soothing to the mind to plan everything in advance.

Note that there are theme trips that only revolve around the chosen activity.
It can therefore be the main activity of your stay.
This is the case for retreats and yoga classes and internships or classes whether it is climbing or cooking.

4. The main activities while traveling

Examples of travel activities:

  • City tour and local attractions
  • Yoga classes
  • Meditation retreats
  • Relaxing beaches
  • Water activities
  • Ski
  • Hiking
  • Climbing

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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. How to manage my travel reservations ?

You have to sleep somewhere ! And for cheap !
Yes, you have to get out of your comfort zone, but everyone needs a minimum of comfort when traveling! So when you travel you have a lot of options and the main problem is to leave … your bag somewhere!

You have several options depending on the mode of travel you have chosen: backpack, comfort or luxury. You can book yourself via applications like Booking or Agoda, well in advance or at the last minute. It will depend on the seasons and your budget.

Sometimes it will be advantageous to book well in advance and at the last minute in other cases. In backpack mode, you will be spoiled for choice depending on the location. In any case, it is important to have at least one reservation on arrival in a new country, of at least 1 or 2 days, with the possibility of cancellation. Just because it’s important to have a place to put your stuff when you’ve been on a long trip and don’t know the place.

And also because this condition will sometimes be compulsory and required when crossing the border. Yes the customs officers will ask you to show them your booking and you will have to indicate the address of your hotel on the paper.

2. Sleep at the hotel

Advantages : freedom and flexibility

Cons : no kitchen

What booking applications ?

Booking Fairly easy to use with a lot of options. Booking includes the majority of hotels that you will find all over the world. Possibility of cancellation and to pay online sometimes. The prices are correct. Make sure you understand whether or not taxes are included in the advertised price.
Sometimes not included, sometimes you have to add almost 4 euros per day, which can be a surprise on arrival. Agoda Same. The advertised prices seem cheaper because they do not include taxes.
More possibility of paying online which allows you not to spend cash on the spot.

3. Youth hostels

Youth hostels have the advantage of being cheaper than hotels and much more flexible. In dormitory mode for the most part, you will find some type of comfort depending on the place, from very basic to ultra luxurious comfort, to the point where you will prefer them to hotels in some places. Quite simply because there is more turnover, they are much more supervised and better maintained than some hotels.

They also have the advantage of being friendly and connecting you with other passing travelers, with whom you can spend time, exchange valuable information, work on your foreign languages, go out and sometimes find new travel companions.

4. Camping

Investing in camping trips mainly concerns backpackers or camping enthusiasts. You will not find them everywhere and they will not always be easy to access because they are a little further out of the city in general. But it can be a good way to travel on the cheap. You will need to travel with your equipment most of the time and check what facilities you will have without reserving in advance.

5. Airbnb

Widely used across the world today, Airbnb mode is very popular with short and long term travelers. The advantages relate to privacy since there is no management and housekeeping staff that you will find at the hotel. The presence of the kitchen and other facilities taking more than a traditional place of residence such as access to a swimming pool or a gym, a garden, etc.

The diversity and atypical nature of certain accommodations are also a motivation for some travelers. Depending on the location, you will find all the prices sometimes cheaper or more expensive than hotels. This should be checked on a case-by-case basis.

6. Sleep with the locals

Couchsurfing

Application of travelers who offer lodging for a cultural exchange or services, good should not be counted on 100% when traveling. There are no couchsurfers everywhere and they are not always available, or willing to welcome you according to your needs.
They also don’t have the same urgency as you when traveling quickly from one country to another and you might get impatient with locals living on site at a different pace. The application remains useful for meeting people on site. Some hoteliers also use it to attract tourists to their homes.

7. Atypical housing

The Instagram dream machine has widely suggested them to us.
Some are obviously more of the imagination of advertisers than my reality, but you can find amazing things on classic or specialized booking sites.

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You might get lost when you first arrive in a place you don’t know.
And even if you are from a big city, you will find that it is not very easy to find your bearings quickly in some places.

1. The tourist bus

It depends on which country actually.

In Europe, it’s always the same structure, you will find a transport system, a metro, buses, and almost the same places to visit:
The old town, the great cathedral, churches and tourist places depending on the size of the city.

2. Visit everything by foot

In any case, it is always easier to visit everything on foot.
First of all, because it’s a good way to stay in shape.
And because you will appreciate the beauty of the place and discover beautiful monuments from far away and at your own pace.

In Asia, it’s quite different even for big cities.
Simply because it’s very hot and it’s hard to stay outside all the time.

You can do this for a few hours but you will be forced to make a lot of stops, especially in air conditioned places.

Singapore is very special and different from other places.

Thailand is more made for tourists and everything is done for the comfort of tourists.

Malaysia is easier to visit than Laos and Cambodia but you will not be called upon every ten meters like in Thailand. Which is a good thing for a peaceful visit.

Laos and Cambodia are more difficult to visit on your own and you will have to ask people around you to guide you more often.

3. Follow the right recommendations

If visiting everything on your own seems too difficult a challenge, ask your hotel or the tourist offices on site for advice.

They will select for you the essential places to visit.

You can also plan your visits before leaving through your trip planner.

You will be sure to make the most of your time spent on site by going directly to the must-see places without any stress or rush.

4. Stay open and curious !

Open your eyes, open your ears and open your mind!
You can also navigate on sight and improvise according to your mood and your desires.

Planning everything in advance is not for everyone. Going on an adventure and improvising your day can also be a great vacation program!

5. Talk to the locals and try everything !

Now will be the right time and the right place to step out of your comfort zone.
The opportunity also to connect with the locals and to test the local culture.

6. Don’t forget your hiking shoes !

You will walk a lot because it is a good way to discover the city.

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1. Use flight comparators

There are many lines of Skyscanner or Google Flight apps that you can use, but experience is key when you need to find the cheapest and fastest way to get somewhere.

Skyscanner.com
Googleflight.com

2. All-inclusive trips from specialized sites

Some online travel agencies offer packages with flights and accommodation at lower prices than the price of the flight alone.
Know how to repair these promotions and seize the opportunities not to be missed.

Lastminute.com
Expedia.com

3. Book at the right time

You have two choices at the extremes:

  • Book at least 2 months before departure
  • or at the last minute

4. Travel during the off season

There is less flow of travelers and less crowded hotels.
Which will appease your vacation and your budget.

5. Be flexible on the departure and / or arrival airport.

You have to know how to take advantage of opportunities. And they don’t always match your destinations and departure dates.

Airlines and online travel agencies often offer promotions based on traveler flows and traffic.

To take advantage of the best opportunities, you have to know how to be lively, responsive and flexible in your destinations and departure and return dates.

While it is less easy to be flexible on these two criteria, it should at least be flexible on one of the two.

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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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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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