How to Travel Overseas by Oneself
Collect all related clues and local information, such as manners, culture, ..., etc., Realize that a foreign culture may find attributes of your culture offensive., Be prepared to witness cultures and customs that you might find offensive...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Collect all related clues and local information
A "Lonely Planet" travel book is recommended. "Lonely Planet" publishes comprehensive travel books for almost every country and major city.
In this guide, the traveler can read about the place's culture, history, sights, recreation, hotels, restaurants, night life, camp sites, warnings, safety precautions, etc. -
Step 2: such as manners
For example, back-slapping and touching a child's head can be extremely offensive in some cultures.
Even shaking hands can be offensive.
Try reading a "Culture Shock" series book of the specific country while planning the trip. , Do your research and brace yourself. , Check the news media and U.S.
State Department for any warnings regarding that country. , For instance, Japan and Sweden should be safe for lone women travelers while taking normal precautions.
Women should NEVER travel alone to Africa and the Middle East.
There is a long list of countries deemed safe and unsafe for women.
Do your research and use common sense. , This will help choose the proper clothing for maximum comfort. (i.e.
If you are hiking in the rainforest in rainy season, bring hiking shoes and rain gear) , A "Lonely Planet" travel book or similar should be read beforehand and taken along as a guide. ,, Passports and Visas will take up to months to process. , You will be happy to have it when you land tired and disoriented in a foreign airport.
Most major U.S. banks sell all types of foreign currency, except for embargoed currency.
If traveling to a remote region, bring a wad of cash and guard it with your life.
If visiting a safe, developed region, credit cards and ATM cards should work fine.
Research that before you leave. , Not everyone speaks English. , Check the status of the flight online. , Don't choose a multi-stop flight to save money.
That will only cost more due to delays and loss of vacation time.
Non-stop flights also help avoid loss of luggage and theft that could occur at connecting airports. ,, Although some taxi drivers are honest and decent, many are criminals eager to steal from a lone tourist...or worse.
For example, in Rio De Janeiro, tourists are sometimes kidnapped for ransom by taxi drivers.
For safety, take a hotel shuttle, or ask your reputable hotel to arrange for transportation.
The extra cost is worth saving your life. , The extra cost is worth your safety, health and comfort. , Hostels and cheap hotels in third world countries can be unclean and unsafe.
If you can only travel to a third world country on a shoestring, don't go there. , No temptation is worth being sent to a foreign jail (or worse). -
Step 3: culture
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Step 4: Realize that a foreign culture may find attributes of your culture offensive.
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Step 5: Be prepared to witness cultures and customs that you might find offensive.
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Step 6: Familiarize oneself with the place's current affairs and avoid unsafe areas.
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Step 7: Lone female travelers must be especially careful.
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Step 8: Research the climate
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Step 9: season and weather of the place you are visiting.
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Step 10: Find out everything the area has to offer for recreation and sight-seeing.
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Step 11: Ask people who have already traveled there for recommendations and warnings.
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Step 12: Prepare all travel necessities ahead of time
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Step 13: such as travelers checks
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Step 14: passport
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Step 15: medicine for emergency
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Step 16: foul-weather clothing
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Step 17: recreational equipment
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Step 18: Purchase foreign currency before you leave.
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Step 19: Learn useful phrases in the language of your destination.
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Step 20: For international flights
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Step 21: arrive at the airport at least three hours before the flight leaves.
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Step 22: Book a non-stop flight if possible.
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Step 23: Take care of yourself when you face something unexpected.
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Step 24: In poor countries
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Step 25: avoid taxi cabs like a plague.
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Step 26: If traveling to a poor country
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Step 27: stay only in upscale
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Step 28: western style hotels.
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Step 29: If traveling on a budget
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Step 30: choose wealthy
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Step 31: developed countries for travel.
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Step 32: Stay away from any illegal activity or reckless behavior.
Detailed Guide
A "Lonely Planet" travel book is recommended. "Lonely Planet" publishes comprehensive travel books for almost every country and major city.
In this guide, the traveler can read about the place's culture, history, sights, recreation, hotels, restaurants, night life, camp sites, warnings, safety precautions, etc.
For example, back-slapping and touching a child's head can be extremely offensive in some cultures.
Even shaking hands can be offensive.
Try reading a "Culture Shock" series book of the specific country while planning the trip. , Do your research and brace yourself. , Check the news media and U.S.
State Department for any warnings regarding that country. , For instance, Japan and Sweden should be safe for lone women travelers while taking normal precautions.
Women should NEVER travel alone to Africa and the Middle East.
There is a long list of countries deemed safe and unsafe for women.
Do your research and use common sense. , This will help choose the proper clothing for maximum comfort. (i.e.
If you are hiking in the rainforest in rainy season, bring hiking shoes and rain gear) , A "Lonely Planet" travel book or similar should be read beforehand and taken along as a guide. ,, Passports and Visas will take up to months to process. , You will be happy to have it when you land tired and disoriented in a foreign airport.
Most major U.S. banks sell all types of foreign currency, except for embargoed currency.
If traveling to a remote region, bring a wad of cash and guard it with your life.
If visiting a safe, developed region, credit cards and ATM cards should work fine.
Research that before you leave. , Not everyone speaks English. , Check the status of the flight online. , Don't choose a multi-stop flight to save money.
That will only cost more due to delays and loss of vacation time.
Non-stop flights also help avoid loss of luggage and theft that could occur at connecting airports. ,, Although some taxi drivers are honest and decent, many are criminals eager to steal from a lone tourist...or worse.
For example, in Rio De Janeiro, tourists are sometimes kidnapped for ransom by taxi drivers.
For safety, take a hotel shuttle, or ask your reputable hotel to arrange for transportation.
The extra cost is worth saving your life. , The extra cost is worth your safety, health and comfort. , Hostels and cheap hotels in third world countries can be unclean and unsafe.
If you can only travel to a third world country on a shoestring, don't go there. , No temptation is worth being sent to a foreign jail (or worse).
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