What would you do before travel?

@jricky1 (6800)
China
January 5, 2013 1:32am CST
Travel means too much to me and everytime i saw friends sharing me the experiences and photos,i feel like so urget to go.What preparations do you make before going?Is that a complex process for you guys?Travel is such a wonderful thing to do in our life.
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@allknowing (137771)
• India
5 Jan 13
Travelling is a great and exciting experience starting from the time one takes a decision until one returns with memories to last a life time. Before deciding I would go on the Net and look for information. Get hold of an agent and follow instructions. There would be a paper and pen to jot down things that need to be done - a complete check list from start to finish. The suit case would be kept open and things thrown in that would be required for travel. It would then be neatly packed taking into account travel rules. I have travelled to several countries and I have never had any bad experience because of lack of planning.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
I will also make a list about the places that i'm gonna finish.But sometimes we may find more leisure if we go random because of exciting places.Probably we could find more interesting experiences.Anyway,it's cool having a plan to write.Have a nice day.
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
Before I go travel first I make sure I have much money to spend when I got already there. Then I have to plan where are cheaper rooms to stay and foods I love to bring during the trip. I make sure I have my company if I'm not familiar with places I usually visit.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
I always book the room of the hostel and i think we can meet different people and share about our experiences.Have a detailed plan to go somewhere and made the trip better prepared.That usually helps more and thanks for share,friend.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 13
I write my packing list, pack the things I am going to travel with and put a star next to anything I need to buy. I go shopping for the last minute stuff and get foreign currency necessary for my trip. I usually book my train travel from my local train stations towards the London Airport I am flying from as soon as bookings open. That is three months before my trip. Typically the intercity train has a specific departure time. To make sure I can catch it I get one earlier train from my local station. This covers me if the local trains are running late. Booking the train from my local station to the London Airport was easy. However the ticket from the London Airport to home was a nightmare to arrange due to engineering works. Due to my disabled son being in a wheelchair alternative coach or bus travel is avoided. I got us tickets to London and then came on a different route home. It was pricey but worth it. If it is an early morning flight we have to go to London the night before.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
Thanks for your so detailed plan and i learned a lot.Yes you are right.Some money to set before going is necessary and we have to think about something in case something need to be avoided.I'm thankful for your son that he really got a wonderful mom.
@sanjay91422 (2725)
• India
5 Jan 13
If you ask me, I will not forget about the required finances, my required cloths and documents, and the general map of the area of my destination and the route. I will also take the best buddies with me, if I can. If it is some fun journey then it is good to take those people with you whom you enjoy with yourself. It is important to carry the camera with you if you are going to some remote place because it is hard to hire the camera if it is such a place.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
6 Jan 13
Having people accompany us is such a wonderful and funny thing to share.Those necessary equipment definitely are on the top list.lol,anyway,seeing your photo can see you must be a person who loves travel.
@Hydraloth (185)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
As for me, I always make a checklist about what things to bring like 1st aid kit, food supply, clothes and of course MY CAMERA!! and other stuff. Its also important for me to do my bathroom rituals before leaving especially when you are commuting only because you cannot ask the bus driver to stop the bus because you need to take a pee. Haha, Well, Traveling is such a fun activity for it will show you new stuff, new places and the most important of all, you'll have fun.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
6 Jan 13
Make a checklist before doing things really works,and i started to prepare for my trip since a week before going,look how excited i'm.To make sure things be done in enough time.lol,exciting things make me feel great in life.Thanks for share and have a wonderful day.
@edvc77 (2140)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
First thing that I must do is to prepare my finances needed for me to travel. Then my luggage and accomodations and my camera. It so nice to travel one can learn many things from it. However, there are lots of preparations too.
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@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
You right,we should prepare to order the things we need in the destination.Money indeed matters in our trip.lol,it's nice hear about you guys thought and we can share together.
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@joliefille (3690)
• Philippines
5 Jan 13
I love travelling too. The preparation I do depends on where I am going and if I am going alone or with a group of people. It's easier to plan if you're with a group of people. If I go alone I have to do the ticket purchase, date planning, accommodation, etc.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
Now there are many people love to go in a group while i think it may a little bit difficult cuz the opinions may be different.So i prefer to go with at most two people.Sometimes go by yourself can also be a cool thing.
• China
5 Jan 13
I would surf the internet to find out the local specialties first.And then check out some basic information about the place I will visit.And then pack my bags.I do not do so much preparation before travel.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
Well,you got an easy trip and that wouldn't cause you so much pressure,instead will give you quite pleasure.So enjoy that and i appreciate every different new plan.
• China
5 Jan 13
I haven't been abroad.Hence it is not so complicated for me to get prepared for a trip.Before leaving for my trip,I will manage my cash flow and check the account status of my bank card.Then I‘ll do a web research on the destination of the tour.I am trying to get some information from the tour guidelines online.The next step is to plan a path for my trip,get prepare the cloths and other essential items in advance and check the weather before I set out.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
5 Jan 13
That's why my friend is having a plan with me to go abroad by ourselves and we believe that it's gonna be a great trip for us.lol,so many things need to consider before going especially go abroad,hope you enjoy the trip.