✈️ First time travellers - 6 Mistakes to avoid (THREAD):
1. Exchanging all your money at the airport.
Don't do it! It might save time but buying foreign currency at the airport definitely won’t save you cash. I always use an atm instead of an airport exchange kiosk.
Don't do it! It might save time but buying foreign currency at the airport definitely won’t save you cash. I always use an atm instead of an airport exchange kiosk.
2. Not informing your bank about your upcoming trip leading to blocked credit cards.
Credit card companies flag foreign transactions in case of credit card fraud and may freeze your account, so be sure you inform your company before you leave on your trip.
Credit card companies flag foreign transactions in case of credit card fraud and may freeze your account, so be sure you inform your company before you leave on your trip.
3. Not allowing enough time between connecting flights.
We all know that flights can be unpredictable. I've had to run at several airports to make sure I didn't miss my connecting flight. Always plan for atleast a 2 hour layover.
We all know that flights can be unpredictable. I've had to run at several airports to make sure I didn't miss my connecting flight. Always plan for atleast a 2 hour layover.
4. Forgetting to get your visas for your trip (including transit visas).
Visa requirements change frequently so it’s essential to check they haven’t been changed a week before you leave, as well as when you first book the flights.
Visa requirements change frequently so it’s essential to check they haven’t been changed a week before you leave, as well as when you first book the flights.
5. Not buying travel insurance.
Although many credit cards offer travel insurance to protect you on your trip. Often you must purchase the trip with that specific card in order for the travel insurance to be valid.
Although many credit cards offer travel insurance to protect you on your trip. Often you must purchase the trip with that specific card in order for the travel insurance to be valid.
Another option is to buy travel insurance and cover yourself against travel risks such as lost or stolen luggage, cancellation cover and most importantly, unexpected medical costs abroad.
6. Not making copies of important documents.
I always make sure I email myself copies of my passport, flight details, accommodation, visa, travel insurance and credit cards.
I always make sure I email myself copies of my passport, flight details, accommodation, visa, travel insurance and credit cards.
What tips do you have for first time travellers?
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