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Even the most seasoned travelers (myself included) have fallen prey to travel blunders over the years. From dining at bland tourist traps to getting lost, to even tipping 50 dollars instead of 50 pesos \u2013 mistakes are bound to happen.\u00a0 Let\u2019s count down a few of the most common (and easily fixed) mistakes travelers make\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Saving Money at the Expense of Time<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t book that flight with three stopovers just to save $200, when it will eat into 36 hours of your journey. Think you want to take the local transit instead of a short taxi ride? Be certain you\u2019re well versed with the directions, stops, and duration of your travel \u2013 it\u2019s often far longer (and more complicated) navigating public transit in foreign countries, especially if you don\u2019t speak the language.\u00a0 That being said, public transit is often a great way to travel like the locals do, see different parts of a particular city, and immerse yourself in local culture. Just make sure it doesn\u2019t take all day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having an Overly Ambitious Itinerary<\/b><\/p>\n

I get it, if you\u2019ve never been to Europe it may be tempting to want to hop on the Euro-rail and see 18 countries in 14 days, but I would strongly discourage it. Not only is it exhausting, but you also don\u2019t get the true sense of a destination without immersing yourself in it, and this takes time. Paris is so much more than the Eiffel Tower and New York much more than just the Statue of Liberty.\u00a0 Can you imagine not spending enough time to see Ground Zero, a Broadway Play, or walk around Central Park.\u00a0 Spend some time <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> getting to know a particular country, city, or region, and you\u2019ll come away richer for it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Never Leaving the Tourist Areas<\/b><\/p>\n

Of course, when you travel to Rome you want to see the Colosseum or take a walk through Times Square when visiting Manhattan. But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to stick to the major attractions only. The areas closest to world-famous attractions often have overpriced (and under seasoned) restaurants catering to tourists and don\u2019t showcase local culture the same way other neighborhoods do. By all means, take in <\/span>all the attractions<\/span><\/i>, but take some time to explore further afield and visit some neighborhoods that are filled with restaurants, shops, and markets that locals use regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Never Leaving Your Comfort Zone<\/b><\/p>\n

Great things happen outside your comfort zone, and this applies to travel especially. Sit at an old bar alone in a small town, and chat with the locals. You\u2019ll learn far more about local life and culture than you could ever read in a travel guide. Hop on that zipline above a canopy of trees, even if you\u2019re scared of heights. Pushing yourself out of what you would do in your day-to-day life is part of what makes travel so memorable, and gives you the stories that you\u2019ll share for years after you get back home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Software Slipups<\/b><\/p>\n

If you snap away on your iPhone everywhere you go, make sure you have the photos being backed up to the cloud, or synced with Google photos. The last thing you want is to lose all of your travel memories if your phone gets lost or stolen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With connectivity being a priority of so many travelers, consider getting a decent travel plan that gives you some data for checking emails, texting friends or family, or even going on social media while away. The last thing you want is to return home to a hefty phone bill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Money Trouble<\/b><\/p>\n

Be sure to inform your credit card company of any major impending travel you have, if you don\u2019t want your account flagged and frozen for possible fraud charges. While you\u2019ve got them on the phone, it\u2019s worth finding out what the foreign currency transaction fees are on purchases abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are going somewhere with a different currency, exchange some money in advance at your local bullion, which often has better rates than the airport or private exchange companies in the tourist zones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Glitz & Glam Can Backfire<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be a walking target for pickpockets and criminals. Depending on where you\u2019re going, you may wish to wear stand-in jewelry for your engagement or wedding ring \u2013 or omit them altogether. Ask your travel advisor about local culture, customs, and crime wherever it is that you\u2019re going, and decide from there if you need to bring along your Louis Vuitton bag or 2-carat ring, it may draw unwelcome attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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