Janet A Wilson

  • Ensure the accuracy of your legal name on all essential documents, including passports, visa applications, vaccination records, insurance, and Carnets. This simple step can save you from potential travel hassles. 
  • Stay in touch with your country’s embassies in troubled areas.

  • Insurance: health and travel. Buy it and hope to hell it is your most significant waste of money because you don’t need it.
  • Keep medication containers with child-proof caps. Nothing is more irritating than pills scattered in your luggage.
  • Only venture off after consulting a travel clinic to ensure you have the proper and necessary vaccinations for your destinations. Depending on where you plan to travel, you may need to attend a clinic 6 months before you leave.

  • Unlocked cell phones are limited in use in certain developing countries, and SIM cards are only sometimes sold to foreigners. Consider taking a satellite phone if you plan to go out of cell phone range.
  • Knowing the current currency rates before exchanging money is crucial. This knowledge allows you to make informed financial decisions during your travels.
  • Prepare for the worst and plan for the best. This approach will give you a sense of security and confidence, knowing that you’re ready for any situation that may arise during your journey.

  • Learn how to navigate. Use GPS and map reading to go off the tourist routes.
  • Reading books written by local writers in the country you plan to visit can enhance your cultural understanding and enrich your travel experience.
  • Break free of the crowds, and do not let your fears of strangers hold you back. Most people in the world are friendly and helpful.

  • Pack lightly. You are not leaving the planet. You can buy stuff on route.
  • Packing cubes are incredibly helpful in keeping your luggage organized.
  • Know the weather patterns of your intended destinations before you go.

  • Keep notes and a journal. We promise you will forget what happens, what you see, or who you meet. These notes will not only help you remember your experiences but also provide a sense of nostalgia when you look back at your journey.
  • Use local guides and travel agents. They will give you the best deals and know the area well.
  • Learn to take excellent photos and videos before you leave. This skill will allow you to capture the beauty of your journey and share it with others, enhancing your travel experience.

  • People who have the least are often the most generous.
  • Our opinions are not that important in the big world.
  • Remember, attitude is everything. Respect everyone you meet and their customs and cultures. This will not only make your journey more enjoyable but also enrich your understanding of the world, fostering a deep sense of empathy and cultural appreciation.
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  • Err on the side of caution when it comes to global warming.
  • Be gentle with the planet and the wildlife. We’re all guests here, and it’s our responsibility to leave the places we visit as beautiful as we found them. This consideration and respect will foster a strong sense of connection and compassion towards the environment and its inhabitants.
  • Wilderness still exists.

  • If you believe and plan, you can achieve magnificent things.
  • Sign language is powerful.