At the moment you start organizing a trip or your vacation, you usually think about many aspects, for this reason today we want to tell you what a tourist should know before traveling,  so that you do not miss any detail and have the best vacation of your life.

First of all, you should inform yourself about the destination where you plan to travel, because every place has its own history, culture and natural values, and you need to know it in order to know how to behave without getting in trouble of any kind. Some countries require a visa to enter. Normally managing this type of paperwork is not difficult, but it always takes time to get them.

On the other hand, if you decide to go to a site full of nature try to protect the flora and fauna, observe things without disturbing them, do not pick flowers or plants, do not buy souvenirs or products made of endangered species. Be respectful and act the same way you would would like other tourists to behave in your region.

Try to save money on transportation. Motorcycles or 4×4 erode the soil, besides polluting it. Opt for public transportation, that way, you are likely to get to know places you would never visit on your own. If public transport is not to your thing, you can use a bicycle or walk, this will allow you to explore the world in slow motion. Take your time to get to know each site, people and enjoy incredible landscapes.

Also, consume local products or typical foods, that will help you learn about the culture of the region you are in, contribute to tourism in the area and help the local economy. In addition, you will get fresher, cheaper and quality food. If you want to taste this type of cuisine, the markets should be your main stop.

Another thing that a tourist should know before traveling is that the planes are not as neat as they seem, because they are not cleaned up until they reach their last stop of the day, so you could be facing the accumulated dirt of three flights. This situation gets worse if your trip is at night, so avoid placing your belongings in the pockets of the seats or using the pillows and blankets provided on board.

Regarding accomodation, you will surely choose the most luxurious hotel, but a good option is hostels, since they are much cheaper and give the opportunity to meet incredible people from every corner of the world, and that way, you will go home with new friends.

Lastly, take pictures of all your identity documents such as passport, insurance, visas, among others. Store them on your phone and you can easily access this information whenever you want. Definitely, this is one of the most important points that a tourist should know before traveling.

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