What things do you feel a person should be aware of in traveling?

I assume you mean a trip to a different country so of course you will need passport and visa. Also a travel dictionary explaining th difference is monies from your country to the one you are going to as well as a dictionary of common phrases such as where is the toilet?.

A person should research about their destination before they book the plane ticket. I booked to go to Mexico but a hurricane hit that coastline and Cancun Airport had to close for that duration. I had to change my plans really quickly and ended up going to Male in the Maldives. When I got a travel guide on the Maldives I found out the accommodation was really pricey. It is better if a person finds out about the weather. I went to the Cook Islands and the weather after the hurricane that had hit was dull. A person to a country like Jordan should dress in a way that respects the local people. He or she should take a valid passport and get my visas that are necessary. It is wise to take shoes comfortable for walking. It is sensible to pack lightly and have room for additions like souvenirs or presents. Happy traveling.

I would suggest you check the weather forecast and bring with you clothing suitable for the weather, but never too much as in my case. In cities, whatever needed could be bought, but up hills always bring a coat at hand.

Food could be another issue. Group tour provides economy meals, so if in hilly areas, remember to prepare enough chocolate bars. IT DID HELP ME A LOT.

I think the first one id the clothes he is taking with him because one of my friend has been in such a situation where he took wrong clothes at his destination and it happened because he did not not enough about the country, so a general knowledge about the place is very important too. Important papers should be carried with you personally, better to wear a jacket to keep everything important instead of a bag which can get lost on the way. Then cards is better than money in liquid.

I say you can put the things you have to know under 5 major must knows.
1.Have a little background on the place you will visit- the culture or practices,laws,weather etc. Culture because you dont want to offend the people and be an outcast for doing something that is perfectly normal to you but a major no no to their beliefs.Special laws, cause nobody wants to be detained in a foreign c0untry or deported.Are they strict with traffic rules,throwing trash etc.In hongkong,when you go sh0pping you'll have an extra charge for the plastic bag!Its part of their eco friendly campaign c; the weather so that you'll know what wardrobe to prepare.

2. Language. You have to know how you can communicate with the people there,especially when asking for directions or big discounts:))

3. Money value. You have to know the value of their currency against y0urs so you'll know how much to exchange.It also helps to have an idea of the costs of items or fares so that you can estimate how much to bring

4.Musts. Must try food,must see place,must by souvenirs,must try activity etc.Its good to know what the place is known for so that you can get the full experience of being in that place.Where's the fun in travelling if you will not try new things that you can only experience in that particular place.

5. Airport policies. Different airports,different protocols.You have to have an idea on the what can and cant you bring when going across their border.It will save you from the great hassle of opening your luggage to be inspected or leaving a bottle of your favorite perfume because they dont allow liquids.

There,i think those are the most important things c;

i've traveled a lot and you are right. one thing would be to try and check out the weather. so you know what clothes to pack. for myself, i always make sure i've got a carry bag packed with my instant coffee and a cup and little heater. since i've got to have coffee first thing in morning and some places dont have coffee makers in the room. i also make sure i have my cigs. in there give me coffee and cigs and im good to go these days i also make sure my laptop stays with me

ALl that but need to look at every thing around you when you get to where you are going Look at every thing to take it all in so you will have the memories of when ya return home! Take a camera for sure!

Well, this is a good one for me tonight as tomorrow I am off to England (Ilive in Massachusetts, so 7 hour flight from Boston)

But England is home for me, I am English and lived there 30 years before getting married and moving here, so I know what to expect.

So I have clothes (layers...never know with English weather, you need to be able to take stuff off or put it on!) my camera (essential, to bring a bit of England back with me so I can cope with living here!) I am staying at my parents and know all the local shops and stuff so I am not taking a lot of stuff as I will buy some there.

The heaviest things in my luggage are gifts from people here for my parents - they have come over here a few times and people from my church have got to know them, and its their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, so people have sent stuff with me.

Thats ok, when I get there that will be taken out and I will bring back loads of English stuff I miss!

If you are traveling in your own country, I am not really worried too much. Not like we are traveling to overseas. You should bring enough money on hand, if not enough you still can take it from your bank, credit card if you have one, tickets, and appropriate clothing depends on the weather. For shoes, I usually prefer slipper so easy to take it off for security check in the airport. I put my shoes on my bag. Most important thing for me is my cell phone. It has all the numbers I need

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