Hey, are you sure the travel guides you consulted are accurate?
As another tourist season arrives, have you consulted travel guides? Are you sure they're all accurate?
1. Women should not travel alone
This is one of the most controversial travel guides, actually. It depends on the situation. Some countries in India and the Middle East are not suitable for women traveling alone. But some say that Thailand and the UK are not suitable for women traveling alone, which is laughable, and experienced travelers have protested against this.
Regardless of gender or location, the probability of encountering bad luck is the same. The best advice is to do what you would do in your own country – don’t do anything dangerous.
2. Be wary of street food
It is no exaggeration to say that this is perhaps the most unreliable travel guide ever. Indeed, when choosing street food in some countries, we must be cautious, but there is no doubt that street food is the most direct and cheapest way to understand a country, and it is also an indispensable part of a trip.
Furthermore, many experienced tourists have had discomfort after eating in expensive restaurants, which is not uncommon in the US or Italy.Food can cause discomfort in any dining place.
3. Bring travel checks for emergencies
In the 1990s, the global ATM network was widespread, and travel checks gradually faded from people’s sight. In recent years, due to the unwillingness of banks and businesses to exchange travel checks, they have become useless in some countries.
As long as you take good care of your bank card or credit card and keep it separate from your wallet, you can be worry-free.Sometimes, bringing some local currency, such as euros or dollars, is a good idea too.
4. Plan everything VS spontaneity
Both of these suggestions are inappropriate.
For example, if you go to Greece during the off-season, with good weather and no plans, you may have the most memorable trip of your life; but if you go to the Caribbean to start an island-hopping trip during the peak season with no plans, your wallet is likely to be robbed by high prices, or you may only spend your days on park benches.
5. Bring enough clothes to avoid washing difficulties
This suggestion seems good, but it doesn’t help your trip at all.
Except for a few places, washing clothes during travel is very convenient, sometimes even more convenient and cheaper than at home – in Vietnam, it only costs 1 dollar for the hotel staff to wash your clothes. And the more clothes you bring, the heavier your luggage will be, which is inconvenient for long-distance travel, and you’ll be fined for overweight luggage.
6. Bring enough common items and medicines
The practicality of this suggestion depends on the destination of your trip. Generally, the goods in the local market are very diverse and cheap.
7. When traveling to Iraq, bring a knife for self-defense
The person who gave this advice probably doesn’t travel often, they should just stay at home.
8. Don’t rely on online guides; there are local friends who can help you.
In the future, this suggestion may be feasible. But currently, if you can guarantee a worry-free trip by browsing online for a few hours, it may be difficult.
Indeed, some websites have plenty of information about a specific attraction, but nowadays there are many travel websites, some of which are outdated, and the information has not been verified on the spot; so it is necessary to seek help from local friends or experienced tour guides to make the trip more perfect.
