Tip 1: How to become an independent traveler
Tip 1: How to become an independent traveler
How to learn how to manage without travel agencies and discover the world of travel?
You will need
- Passport, medical insurance.
Instructions
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So, you decided to travel independently. This is not difficult at all, the main thing is to take the first step. Namely, to choose those countries where you would like to go. It is easiest to choose a visa-free country or a country with a Schengen visa.
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Buy air ticket. There are many aggregator sites that track the most beneficial offers from different airlines. You can also subscribe to airline shares on their websites. If there is no need to plan a trip in advance, you can search for last-minute flights in travel agencies or on the exchange of special offers by "turdom".
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If you are scared to go alone - look for a friend or fellow traveler who already has experience of independent travel. Even if there is no such experience, it's always more fun to go together or the company.
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Now you can proceed with the development of the route. Understand if you want to visit neighboring cities and countries. Domestic flights are better to buy in advance, and on land transport usually tickets can be bought without problems on the spot. Information about the itinerary and transport in a particular country is best sought in the forums of independent travelers.
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Reserve a hotel or apartment. It should be noted that living in an apartment or room, you are much closer to the way of life of the local population. If you are going to Asia, for example, to Thailand, finding accommodation on the spot is not difficult, and you can book only the first night or two.
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It is better to know in advance how to get to the placeaccommodation. Some hotels organize a transfer, which is included in the price. In large cities you can get by public transport, only you need to see the arrival time and the time of transport. The easiest and most convenient, but also the most expensive way is to take a taxi. Ask beforehand how much there is a taxi in this city, after all to foreigners taxi drivers usually name the sum several times more usual.
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Plan your budget roughly: how much money it will take to visit restaurants and cafes, whether it will be possible to cook independently at the hotel or in the apartment, how much do you plan to spend on purchases. All this information can also be found on the forums.
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Now you can proceed to the most pleasant: The study of information about the country, reading reviews of travelers and collecting a suitcase. You can search the social networks of Russians who live in this country and will be happy to show not tourist places. And remember that once you go on a trip without a travel agency once, you will not be able to stop.
Tip 2: How to relax without a voucher
If you independently organize the right time, without the involvement of travel agencies, you can significantly save and diversify your vacation by making a personal program. Rest without tourvouchers can be more interesting than any, even the most expensive ready-made program of a travel agency.
You will need
- - visa;
- - reservation at the hotel;
- - air tickets;
- - a sufficient amount of money and a well thought-out route.
Instructions
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To begin with, choose the countrydesire to go on vacation. When choosing, it is necessary to take into account the difficulties of entry and reviews of other travelers who have encountered difficulties when crossing the border and when obtaining a visa.
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Then you should familiarize yourself with the rules of entry to the selected country and collect all necessary documents for obtaining a visa. They will need to be sent to the official representation of the state.
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Then, having received a visa, you should think carefullyroute and entertainment program, as well as to purchase air tickets. This can be done at the airport or on the website of the airline that transfers to the destination. It is necessary to choose a place so that then there are no difficulties and unpleasant situations.
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Having thought over the route plan expedientlyto reserve a hotel room. Many hotels offer an online booking system, just go to the site and specify their data, as well as the number of seats in the desired room.
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It is necessary to take with you as little as possible things,only the most necessary. This will facilitate the passage of control and the journey itself, because All the suitcases during the eviction from the hotel will need to be carried independently.
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It is also necessary to take care of financialside and leave some money "in reserve" so that they can be used during unforeseen situations and expenses. Before leaving, you need to carefully calculate all possible costs for living, food and a program.