TIPS FOR TRIPS
By Kriselle Irish Bual-Malgapo
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After traveling around Philippines and once abroad, I have learned that sometimes we need to prepare things to we can have a good, fun, adventurous and easy travel.
Many of the point I am going to share are based from my experience to help you avoid cancellations and other mishaps.
1. Bring your travel documents/ IDs:
- ticket/s
- passport
- government issued-IDs
- Visa
- bank statement
- other identification/s
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2. Take a handy bag with you.
It is really good to have a hand bag or mini backpack with we can travel comfortably and conveniently.
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3. Travel light.
Choose the kinds of clothing your clothes have. Choose the lighter one if needed especially if it's summer time.
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4. Bring the toiletries and cosmetic bag.
For women, it is important to have both bags so we can freshen up and be prepared for any activities when we travel.
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5. Don't forget to bring medicines or first aid stuff in case of emergency.
It is also important to be alert and be ready for anything. It's nice to have medicines in handy and some stuff for possible unfortunate happenings or sickness.
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6. Be ready with your gadgets/equipment.
- smartphone
-camera
-laptop
- tripod
We don't want to leave the place without pictures taken. So have them ready anywhere you go. Having tripod is quite useful too especially if you are traveling solo.
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7. Have fun!
Some people focus so much on the places to cover within the period of time. Enjoy every moment of your trip as if it were your last day on earth. Be excited to try new things too!
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Of course, the list goes on. These are just some basic tips in traveling. You can add more too! :)