I've known for a while that I'm going to be travelling soon and in that time I've packed, unpacked, re-packed and re-re-re-packed about fifty times. And no, I'm not exaggerating.
Before you can label me as an indecisive lunatic, I do have a few things to add in my defense: 1. I'm travelling abroad for the first time. 2. I'm travelling alone for the first time. 3. I'm flying for the first time. 4. I'm staying away from home for a month...for the first time. What I've found out in the last month or two is that there are a LOT of things to consider when travelling, especially when you're an obsessive planner like me. Since this is my first ever blog post, I'm just going to list all the things I considered before leaving home in the hopes that it might help you plan your trip. Let's get started! 1. Passport- this may seem obvious but you'd surprised how many people don't realise that their passport is about to expire when they make travel plans. So ensure your passport is valid for the entire duration of your trip. 2. Visa- Depending on your destination, you may or may not need a visa so you should check on your country's government website or ask a travel agent or somebody from your country who has visited the place you're headed. Bear in mind that some visas can be obtained on landing at your destination but others may need to be obtained in advance before leaving your home country. Take in account the time it might take for you to receive a visa before making any travel bookings. 3. Purpose of your visit- A lot of your activities, budget and travel plans will depend on the reason you are going. Is it a relaxing sojourn? A whirlwind tour? Solo exploration? Family time? Backpacking with friends? Attending a conference? Or a bit of all? 4. Budget- It's best to figure out how much you intend to spend for your trip before you get there. This way you can find out the best deals or the best room ever, depending on your budget and purpose. This will also depend on how long you intend to stay there. You can either spend a lot for a few days or a little for many days...the choice is yours. Planning your expenditure ensures you don't end up in the middle of the Sahara Desert with no money for a ride home. So decide how much you want to spend on transport, accommodation, food, shopping, attraction tickets, souvenirs, etc.
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AuthorNikita is currently a prospective medical student on a gap year before starting university. She has experience mentoring students for IGCSE and A Level exams. Her current area of interest is neuroscience. Acknowledgement and Gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to the following people for their encouragement, help and support: Mum & Dad Martin, Tina & Roshni Timms Preeti Bhatt Anjana Rathore Sanshriti Mehta Eeshani Juthani Indraja Polubothu Abhishek Ghoshal Vibhavari Desai Ananya Singh Tanishqa Naithani Vineeth Lekkala Archives
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