1. Keep a digital copy of your documents.
Make sure to make copies and scan all of your documents before heading out on the road. Even if something unexpected happens, your documents are stolen or you lose flight information, you can always find the information and data you need to recover in your gadgets or a cloud document storage service such as iCloud, or Google Drive.
2. Hang the "fragile items" tag on your luggage.
It will be helpful to hang the "fragile items" badge on your luggage, even if there aren't any fragile items. This will force the staff at the airport to handle him as carefully as possible. Such things are often placed on top of the rest of the bags and, therefore, they are the first to leave on the baggage claim belt.
3. Roll your clothes instead of folding them.
To fit more clothes in your luggage, do not fold them in the usual way. It is better to roll things into a roll, with the help of which the volume of your luggage can be significantly reduced.
4. Take pictures of your luggage.
It's always good to take pictures of your luggage so if your bag gets lost, it will help you to identify it more easily and speed up the process.
5. download offline google maps.
Don’t be afraid to use a map or ask for directions. I always use a map when I travel. It helps you get to where you need to go! and they can come in handy if suddenly you are left without an Internet connection.
6. Try to blend in with the locals.
The more you can blend in and act like a local, the easier it will be to get deals and avoid tourist scams.
7. Always carry a first aid kit.
take band-aids, medicines, and ointments for minor cuts and scrapes with you. You never know when you’re going to need it and they aren't that easy to find while traveling
8. Book Flights in private mode.
When booking a flight or hotel, use the incognito browser mode. If you travel often and use the online ordering or booking function, sites may charge a higher price, simply because you have already visited them and viewed tickets in a certain direction. The system remembers your IP address and can display a higher price for the destination you are tracking. Incognito mode will help you avoid such situations.
9. Book Flights 2-4 months in advance.
Plan to book flights between two to four months before departure as they tend to be most inexpensive in this period.
10. Best time to visit Attractions.
It’s always best to visit an attraction super early, late, or when people eat. You’ll have even the most popular places to yourself!
11. Don't eat out every night.
Going grocery shopping will save you a lot of money and you will learn a lot about the locals by observing the sort of food they have.
12. Hostels are better.
Try to stay in hostels as they are cheap and you will get a chance to meet a lot of different people, plus hostel bars also sell cheap drinks.
13. Try new food.
Always be open to trying new food, Food helps you meet new people, especially when you like the same thing and you might miss out on some delicious and cheap local cuisine.
14. Avoid taxis.
Always avoid taxis when traveling unless you absolutely have to and there aren't any other options.
15. Keep your guard up.
Always keep your guard up when traveling, you do not want to fall for tourist scams or get stuck in a sticky situation. Be cautious.
16. Buy good Shoes.
Always buy good and comfortable shoes because you will have to walk a lot when you travel, Don't be hard on your feet.
17. Learn to bargain.
Always bargain when in markets, It will help you not get charged the foreign price and it is also one of the most useful skills that will come in handy throughout your life.
18. Always try street food.
You have to try street food when you are traveling. If you don't try the street food, you miss out on their culture, don't be afraid it won't hurt. well maybe ;)
19. Always be respectful.
Always be respectful even if things aren't going your way. Locals can help you out if you ask them respectfully otherwise you will look like an asshole.
20. Use Google Translate.
there’s probably a language barrier between you and the locals. Google Translate is a great tool and it will help you to communicate easily with the locals.