Easy travel tips for a stress-free travel experience

Life is but, a journey! And to make this journey more interesting and fun, one travels far and wide and escapes the humdrum of daily routine. Being out and about is a good way to learn new things and experience this beautiful world. But many people end up getting super tense just with the name of travel. How to make travel a stress free experience? Read on:

Plan ahead

Where do you want to go? When do you think you can fit it in your schedule? How have you thought of going the distance? All these questions need answers well before the travel starts so that your itinerary can get fixed and you can book things accordingly. Booking in advance means not just money saving but also less hassle.

Quick decision

Make up your mind fast. Solid decisions on time mean a better structure to solving the problems during travel. Airplane tickets too expensive? What to do? Travel later when the rates are cheap or take another mode of travel like train or bus? To pack food for travel or to get food delivery in train online? It’s a game of good communication between the travel mates and a quick consensus regarding the issue.

Travel Company

Who are you traveling with? Do the tastes of all participants in travel match well? If contrasting travel partners travel together, the experience can be tedious for everyone. Try and keep a company whose interests, tastes, thinking process, maturity level, etc. are in line with yours. Being on the same page with plans is the key to stress-free travel.

Personal booking versus outsourcing

What do you feel about professional travel planners? Are you comfortable with paying a commission to an agent for the convenience he provides or you would rather give in your own time and mind space to the travel arrangement? If it does not load you up, you can go for planning your own travel; otherwise, outsourcing the entire thing for peaceful travel is a good option.

Pack light

You do not need a lot of stuff. This is the key statement when you pack for travel. Pack easy to clean, less space consuming and reusable stuff. One pair of jeans is enough for any number of days as it can be used again and again. Be judicious with the number of accessories you pack – they consume the most space. Carry backpacks as they house a lot of stuff without consuming shelf space. Roll up stuff instead of layering it. Carry mix and match stuff so that your outfits look fresh with new combinations. Shop local and use local instead of lugging it around from home. These tips will reduce your luggage worries and make you travel more enjoyable.

Shop but not till you drop

Don’t freak out with shopping. It is a good idea to bring something for everybody but that is surely not the main aim of your travel. Get tiny souvenirs that don’t take a lot of space.

Travel, live and laugh! Enrich life with all the new experiences!

About the author: The author owns a travel agency and blogs frequently about travel. This write up has been written for Travelkhana.com, India’s awarded train food delivery service portal.