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5 Common First Time Traveler Mistakes by 24hoursreporter: 10:08am On Jul 11, 2018
Travelling is a wonderful experience, especially if you are visiting a place for the first time. However, no matter how well people plan their journey, there are certain first time traveler mistakes they still make. We are going to discuss some of these mistakes so that you can avoid them the next time you travel.

It is natural to make mistakes when you are traveling to an unknown location for the first time. We provide the list of first time traveler mistakes on this article so that you can avoid them in your next trip.

5 First Time Traveler Mistakes To Avoid During Your Next Trip

#1 Carrying Heavy Luggage


One of the first time traveler mistakes that people make is the fact that they pack heavy luggage.

Although it can be very difficult to decide what you need precisely for your journey. But it is always advisable to pack lightly and make your journey easiest. Furthermore, when you pack lightly, you are not likely to lost your baggage.

#2 No Proper Research On Cost

Most travelers always fail to carryout proper research on cost before they embark on their journey. As a a matter of fact, always try to have a rough idea of taxi, hotels, food and other activity before embarking on your trip.

Once locals in a place know that you are new, trust me they are likely to exploit you. Be the smart guy and always have information before hand.

#3 Lack of Planning

Lack of planning is also one of the common first time traveler mistakes people make. Remember, when you fail to plan, you are definitely planning to fail.

So you have to plan your journey very well before you embark on it. This is due to the fact that proper prior preparation will always prevent poor performance.

#4 Buying Too Much Souvenirs

Buying too much souvenirs is also among the first time traveler mistakes people make. Nobody is actually discouraging you from buying souvenirs, but don’t do it at the expense of yourself.

Even if you must buy souvenirs, make sure you do that after everything. With this, you are not likely to be broke through out your journey.

#5 Underestimating distance

Underestimating the distance of your journey is a mistake you wouldn’t want to make. In fact, ask questions around so that you don’t disappoint yourself with the distance.

Long distance you aren’t prepared for will always stress you out. Don’t rely on map, the information in there can be complex.

Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2018/07/11/5-common-first-time-traveler-mistakes/

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