If you travel often, it’s expected that you develop habits that work for you. Unfortunately, due to the fact that you are used to these habits nurtured over time, you can also develop a few bad travel habits along the way. The good news is that you can break them with a little bit of effort. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, highlights bad travel habits you need to abdicate.

Not learning the basics of a language

If you regularly find yourself in a new country and realise you never learned how to say even hello or thank you, you are simply putting yourself at risk because it will difficult for you to effectively communicate. Learning new languages is difficult and might not seem worth it if you’re passing through many different countries or staying for a short time, but knowing the basics can make all the difference when it comes to how comfortable you feel.

Overloading your schedule

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, you may be tempted to overload your schedule because you want to explore as many destinations as possible. You are just exposing yourself to fatigue. Smartly plan your itinerary and you will get the best out of your trip.

Not giving yourself enough time to pack

This is one of the most common travel habits that many travellers fall foul of and it can be tough to break especially when you have a busy routine. The reasonable solution here is to ensure you pack on time.

Not knowing the exchange rate

If this is one of your bad travel habits, you’ve probably found yourself wondering over and over again if you’re paying a fair price whenever you’re confronted with a new currency. Do not hesitate to do your research and find out the current exchange rate of the destination you are visiting.

Packing more than you need

You may not mind paying more to overpack because you’re addicted to packing more than you need. However, your luggage may disappear because you cannot keep your eyes on all of them. Hence, force yourself to pack only what you need.

Source: http://www.opinions.ng/5-bad-travel-habits-need-stop/

The first point in very vital !

Of course, others are, too.

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Nice points

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First point is so true, personally I love learning new things especially languages

I need to stop drinking...
I just wish travelling can be done at the speed of light.

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Me....

Who the point help, abegi na iju ishaga i dey.
Hoping say i go travel out oneday sha

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I remember when I was a kid, I'd lie to my friends that I had traveled to 24 countries, my dad was the president of USA, then 20mins later a helicopter was passing by and I said my dad has come to take me home I am going bye bye

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Not giving yourself enough time to pack, packing more than you need?

Is that not the same thing?

Should be 5 habits that people who travel abroad need to stop.

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Yes, the first point is very vital. Sometimes you even feel you have learnt more than the basics of a language only to be frustrated by the accent of the real owners of the language when you get to the place. For instance, the Scottish way of speaking English and their accent will frustrate the hell out of you. Again, after learning french for over a year through Nigerian French language teachers, I am still struggling to communicate with native French speakers after two months in Paris.

Travellers over to you

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Sleeping (and/or snoring) through the trip...

two key things...


1. after calculating your exact financial needs... double it...


2. when entering a new country, memorise the key landmarks...

3. in a country you are not familiar? as soon as you are off the plane, head for your embassy...

4. when you have a travel plan, plan very well & stick to it...

Littering the vehicle with bananas and other roadside eatables.

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Poor man dey find food, u dey talk abroad