12 things not to do when you always talking

12 things not to do when you always talking -

Travel Travel writers about what do , when you are traveling. It's seen everything must do attractions and things. Go here, do this, to see that, acting in this way. But what about all the things that you not do on the road? There are many mistakes travelers make money wasted that lead, lost time and missed opportunities. It is easy to say what to do, but we sometimes forget to mention the Don'ts.

Many of the old conventional travel wisdom (travelers checks or booking early use) is obsolete in an increasingly digital and networked world. I believe that by not travelers to say: "Hey, do no more:" We keep a lot of myths going strong. We know the insider tricks, but when we tell the public, they will not!

So today I want to share, you should avoid some of the common journey, error. I made a lot of mistakes in the past, but things is wrong do you know how to do them right.

If you avoid these common mistakes, you will be traveling cheaper, smarter and more.

NOT eat near a major tourist attraction

food near a main attraction will be double the price and half the taste of what you to find elsewhere. If restaurants know people do not come back, they do not have to take care of consistent quality. And anyway, what do tourists about quality local food, right? They just arrived. Everything is amazing to them, and many are happy to return home to talk as they ate "amazing" Pizza outside the Coliseum. Restaurants no incentive to be first class.

but local, Nontouristy restaurants must be a high quality local, otherwise will stop going there. These places can not get by serving slop. Instead of eating in a tourist trap, go at least five blocks away from one. are farther away, the more local, cheaper and tastier the food will be. Use sites like Yelp, Foursquare or Open Rice, to find out what the locals up gradually if you are not comfortable walking in a random restaurant. Avoid restaurants with shiny menus in several languages. This is a sure sign of a tourist trap.

Another good way I find local restaurants, is to go in hostels and to ask what is good. Even if you do not stop them, they are a wealth of information and usually you will be happy in the right direction!

exchange money at the airport

The following is the worst exchange rates, if you do. You're better off to light your money on fire. To get the best rates, an ATM or credit card. This is will be as close to the interbank rate, as you can get, and ensures that you do not get ripped off.

never replace cash when you need absolute (and there are times when you have). I once had to exchange money in the airport in Romania when my ATM card did not work, but this was an emergency. If you need to exchange money, you try so at a bank downtown to do, where to get better rates and fewer fees. But remain, as much as possible from plastic

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NOT travelers checks

Traveller's checks are checks issued by banks for a predetermined value that the holder to exchange the check for cash anywhere in the world permit. In the days before widespread ATM and credit card acceptance, it was the best way for travelers without carrying a lot of money to have access to money. They are absolutely useless these days, with some banks willing to accept them and offer little protection if they are lost or stolen. There is no more need to use them.

DO NOT use a credit card with charges

I do not know how my money banks. I would use it more for travel, and it's been years since I paid a bank fee of any kind. Get a bank and a credit card that has no foreign transaction fees, so that you can avoid ATM fees and penalties. are in the United States, my favorite Charles Schwab for a no-fee ATM card and Barclays Arrival Plus World MasterCard for the simplest non-foreign transaction fee credit card because you earn points with him. There are a lot of non-fee options are so be sure to see

For non-US citizens, rabbits are some resources no-fee cards to find .:

• http://www.creditcardfinder.com.au/travel-rewards-credit-cards (Australia)
• http://uk.creditcards.com/travel.php (UK)
• http://www.rewardscanada.ca/ (Canada)

more detailed message on it, as intelligent to the bank when you travel or read, such as the right More travel credit card.

in search engines look not only US

blind spots all search engines, no matter where they are in the world, but by clicking on your search only the to restrict the major search engines, reduce the chance you will find a listing. Many websites do not have smaller budget airlines or seasonal support. While no flight search website is the best 100% of the time, to avoid sticking only Kayak or Expedia - broaden your horizons. I like Google Flights, Skyscanner and Momondo and always with these three start, if I search for cheap flights.

NOT travel insurance

skip It's like a ridiculous additional charges may seem, but travel is about the unknown, and you never know what can happen on the road. You can break a leg, losing a camera, an eardrum Diving Pop, or have to leave a country because of a natural disaster. Travel insurance protects you if you are abroad and should not be avoided - it is to get the smart thing. It is there to protect you for both medical and non-medical emergencies. If something happens to you and you have no insurance, it can cost thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses. I had forfeit their insurance a friend because she was not using it; they arm in South America later broke. It cost thousands in medical expenses. I use World Nomads insurance when I'm on the road

Read more :.

• How to find the perfect insurance
• 10 Frequently asked questions and misconceptions about travel insurance

not rule hostels

most people think hostels have smelly, unclean, bedbug-ridden bodies, aimed at poor students. It's a common stereotype on TV and immortalized in movies over the years. My mother is always shocked when I tell her that I stay in hostels. Using the images, they remained in the 1970s and pleaded with me to be careful. While hostels to be so, nowadays most hostels are cleaner than most hotels! They offer a variety of amenities, from billiards to film room, Xboxes, free computer and laundry facilities as well as organized tours, day trips, free Wi-Fi and small private bedroom ideal for families, couples or seniors who want affordable accommodation and a travel community without Hotel Costs. This modern hostel is not only for cheap backpackers, but also for those who participate in a community. They are hubs for the like-minded, travel-loving people.

NOT hospitality networks avoid

Hospitality networks like CouchSurfing, Servas or Be Welcome let travelers stay free with locals and also exchange stories and participate in intercultural exchange. First, you do not always get a bed. I slept on couches and beds, in rooms and in apartments. Second, they are not only for individual travelers. I have stayed with couples, families, students, and twenty-somethings and have individual travelers, groups and couples oriented. Many families traveling use this as a way to meet other families from around the world and put their children into the world. It is nice to have a free place to stay, but the real advantage is the ability to make friends with people from different places and do and win insider knowledge about your destination. I have made many friends through these networks. not overlook them. This page allows you to give more information on how to use these networks to save money and to meet the locals.

take taxis NOT

taxis are where budgets are going to die - they are always too expensive. Skip it. The only time these are worth using, if you split the fare among many people or have somewhere to get super late at night. Use public transport as much as possible.

Do not let Pennywise but pound foolish

As they say, time is money, and as travelers tend to have more time than money save, money at the expense of time. However, time is worth something. It can make you save $ 2 by walking instead of taking the bus, but if it takes you an hour to get to where you are going, which is really worth? You can get $ 30 may, save by a flight with two ports, but is the savings worth it if you know that you will be unhappy and get tired? Budget travel is not a race to the bottom. It comes with both your money and time to be wise. Avoid time wasting as much as you avoid wasting money

NOT book your trip early

I understand, it is easy to get to your trip and excited -. Until it really feel - book your flight, hotel or resort directly. It's done and you're going! But this is a mistake. You are the person who ended up paying more than others. When it comes to traveling, the early bird is not always the worm. Do not be overeager. Wait offers.

for your flight, wait for about three to four months before your trip. This is when airlines start or increase lower prices on request basis. For cruises or tour groups, wait until the last minute. Companies have to fill boats and trips, so they provide amazing last minute deals not fill unused space - nobody wants half full with a boat on the way. Here are some of the posts that expand on this idea more: to find

• Why Your flight is so expensive
• How cheap flights
• Like a cheap cruise [zufinden

not skip the local tourist office

I am always surprised to see how few tourists the local tourist office. It is always my first stop on any trip. You have information about current events, festivals and off-the-beaten-path information, do not go to find in any travel guide. Your job is literally all about knowing where you are. They pay you to help. When you get to a new city, you should go to the tourist office and ask for information on what to see and do, and where the deals are. You have cards and discount cards, and they can help book accommodation.

avoid these common mistakes will help you waste, save time money, find rewarding and cheaper travel experiences, get off the beaten path, and be a better traveler. People who follow the leader and simply "click and go" when they book online end up paying more. If you put in a little more work, you will save big, and the less you spend, the more you can go!

Be smart, be savvy and learn to travel with ease.

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