There’s a significant possibility that if you’ve been traveling for a while, your skills have improved compared to earlier times. Each journey provides a chance to enhance your packing techniques, minimize your time at the airport, and discover the best airfare options. It’s essential to pinpoint common oversights in your travel approach that could hinder your progress.
Here are 10 frequent travel blunders to avoid.
1. **Reserving Too Soon**
Buying plane tickets at the last minute presents certain risks (such as not securing a ticket) and benefits (like obtaining a fantastic price). Conversely, making reservations too far ahead can trap you into paying excessively high fares.
2. **Avoiding AirBnb or Hotels Entirely**
Sometimes, one option may be superior. Restricting yourself to solely hotels or vacation rentals might cause you to miss out on amenities, bargains, and a more authentic local experience. Explore both options to determine what suits each trip best.
3. **From Airport to Lodging**
Even those averse to planning should have a solid understanding of how to reach their accommodation upon arrival. You’re most susceptible to scams, overspending, and wasting time with your luggage while you figure out how to hail a taxi. The book World Travel: An Irreverent Guide by foXnoMad Podcast guest Laurie Woolever provides insights for numerous major cities across the globe.
4. **Packing Excessively**
Include only the items and clothing necessary for a week. Packing beyond that indicates you’ve included unnecessary belongings that you can likely find at your destination.
5. **Neglecting Mileage Programs**
One flight is sufficient to justify signing up for a mileage program. Here’s how to maximize their benefits, and since most program miles don’t expire, they can accumulate, even for infrequent flyers.
For the additional 5 travel blunders (some of my personal favorites) watch the video here.