10 Travel tips for a great Adventure
From The Rock Team in the Bay of Islands to you — 10 great travel tips for a smooth, stress-free adventure.
1) PACK LIGHT — Bring only what you need, preparing for all weather conditions but keeping the bag light. You'll thank yourself later, especially when checking out of hostels or hotels early in the morning.
2) TAKE A CAMERA — Make sure you have hard drives and camera equipment you know how to use before you leave. Keep photos backed up and capture all those incredible moments.
3) TAKE SUNSCREEN — Especially in New Zealand! Sunscreen is essential all year round regardless of season. Be especially careful of reflections from water or snow.
4) SCANS OF YOUR DOCUMENTS — Before you leave home, make sure loved ones and you have scans of all important documents — passports, driver's licence — so they're easier to replace if lost.
5) BRING A THIN SLEEPING LINER — Great for hostels or inside your sleeping bag. Easy to wash. Perfect for overnight trains.
6) FACEBOOK GROUPS — Join Facebook groups for your destination. Great for recommendations, car shares, and travel tips from people already there.
7) ROAMING SIM — Set up your phone with a SIM that works in the countries you're visiting before you leave. Alternatively, get a cheap pay-as-you-go SIM when you arrive.
8) TRIP ADVISOR — Research your destination before you go. Read genuine reviews of restaurants and activities to help choose where to go and what to do.
9) TRAVEL CARD — Get a bank card you can use overseas that's easy to freeze or block, with little to no foreign transaction costs. Also travel with some cash just in case.
10) DO YOUR RESEARCH — The best way to have a great adventure is to do as much research as you can before going. Know the sorts of things you want to do and how to budget for them. You don't need to book everything in advance, but having a ballpark helps.
We hope those tips help with planning your adventure. Make the most of every moment and enjoy your travels — that's the most important thing!
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Source: Rock the Boat NZ | rocktheboat.co.nz