Published 16:18 IST, October 22nd 2019

6 Travel Mistakes you should not make when travelling abroad

Travel mistakes are easily committed by travellers when they are preparing to travel or when they are at the destination. Here are six mistakes to not commit

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month of October is approaching its end. During this season, a lot of us begin to plan our next getaway, be it to some serene place in India or an exotic destination abro. A lot of time is spent in locking a destination, arranging documents required, and booking tickets and stay at place and preparing a budget for trip. However, a few mistakes can be me. Let's take a look at m so that you can avoid se common mistakes.

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1. Overpacking 

This is cardinal rule that travellers tend to break. Overpacking for a trip that will only last for three to four days is a strict -. Most of our time is spent outdoors, and of course, carrying extra lugg means getting exhausted before your trip even begins. As such, majority of stuff we pack is rendered useless. Overpacking also means that you will have to carry extra lugg around and you will t have for items that you shop while travelling. Hence, rule over here is to travel light, wher that is by train or by flight. 

2. Having an extremely tight travelling itinerary

re is sheer and genuine excitement when it comes to visiting a completely new place. re is just so much to do and explore and take in that we get supremely overwhelmed. In such a situation, we tend to chalk out a travelling itinerary that is overflowing with a lot of activities. This robs fun of exploring place in a peaceful manner. ideal vice would be to prepare a schedule that only has activities that really reflect beauty and importance of place you are visiting. 

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3. Exchanging money at airport

Seasoned travellers are well aware of this fact. For those who are new to experience of travelling, this is essential information. Airport exchange kiosks charge double rate. Hence, it is visable to use an ATM or credit card. While travelling around place, it does help to carry some hard cash as most places do t have facilities for credit card transactions. 

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4. t purchasing a travel insurance

This concept might seem pretty alien to Indian travellers, but it is commonplace in West. Travel insurance is essential for a traveller in more ways than one. If you have planned a trip in vance and spent a considerable amount alrey but at last minute you have to cancel trip, n you will t be out of cash. 

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5. t having a proper cell-phone plan

While travelling, it is essential to have proper roaming services. Or at best, you can avail an international sim card. Having cell phone network cover in a new place is imperative, in cases of emergencies at least. 

6. t having your documents rey in one place

Wher it is your visa, passport, or reservation details, it is important to have m always rey when you travel. ways, digital copies are quite prevalent. But make sure to carry all your important documents in one folder or bag. 

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