1. Get luggage that will meet all or most airline companies' size requirements. This way you can use the same luggage for all of your travels regardless of which airline you end up with. If you travel light, you won't have any trouble keeping your bag under the airline's luggage weight limit (it will vary from one company to the other and can depend on the length of your journey) in order to avoid paying excess charges.
2. Always arrive at the airport with enough time to check your bags in - even if you should be able to bring it on board the plane with you. Some airlines may restrict you from bringing your bags on board at the last minute so do not take official rules for granted.
3. Trying to foresee all possible situations by bringing all kinds of items with you is utterly futile. It is the number 1 mistake of budget travelers and backpackers. If you are not sure about bringing some item just leave it out. You will most likely be able to find what you need or some substitute wherever you are. Carrying excess and useless weight around is a major bummer for travelers.
4. Don't expect to have things sent to you through the mail when you travel. Bring everything you truly need with you. It will work well for you to send packages home but things do not work so well the other way around because international mail is slow and can be expensive. It also means you need to be tied down somewhere or at least have some address to where the items can be shipped.
5. If you bring only one specialized or expensive item, make it a good quality water purifier. You do not want to take any risks with this is several countries. Getting sick is a very good way to increase travels costs! Invest in a good compact purifier that will last a lifetime. It will be more than worth it over the long run.
Article Source:by Tom_Pattingson
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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