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10 Travel Hacks That Will Change Your Average Trip Abroad Into A 5-Star Experience

First, you have to be willing to try new things.

Macey Joe Mullins
Jul 27, 2018
Bowling Green State University
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Macey Mullins

Traveling abroad for the first time can be scary, but if you take this advice and plan ahead then you can and will have the time of your life.

1. Bring an international Power Adaptor

As you travel the world, the power plugs change. Make sure you have the right one!

2. Change Google to NCR mode

It will make your internet usage easier — www.google.com/ncr

3. DO NOT exchange money at the airport

The exchange rates are extremely high at the airport. Exchange your money elsewhere.

4. Prepare for jet lag prior to your trip

Your trip will be more enjoyable this way.

5. Call your bank/credit card provider and let them know you're traveling

If you don't, you won't be able to use your card. This is very important, especially if there is a time difference in where you are traveling to. You don't want to be up at 3:00 a.m. calling your bank.

6. Learn simple phrases in the language of the host nation

Learn things like "where is the bathroom," how to order food, and other things you think you may need.

7. Use Blind Booking

If you Google blind Booking, you will be in for the best trip of your life. It is what it sounds like, a blindly booked trip!

8. Activate your international cellphone

Being able to communicate with people back home is important. You'll need your cellphone on the go!

9. Don't do things that you can do in the states

You need to do things that you can't do every day in the states. Try new food, new activities, etc.

10. Use the public transportation

It's far cheaper to use public transportation! It would be easier as well.

If you use these simple travel hacks, your trip will be far more enjoyable.

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