Simple But Sensible Tips When Planning Travel Adventures
January
can be a bit of a funny time of year. The weather is quite often horrible,
money can be a little tight and the steady routine of work, gym, eat repeat can
be mundane to say the least…
However,
evenings in and the lack of money to go shopping with or spend on cocktails can
give you lots of free time to plan what you want to do once you have a bit of
money and the weather is a little easier to enjoy. One thing I like to plan is
where I want to travel to during the year ahead.
You
may already know, but come March I am going on a six week road trip around
North America (yes, I am uncontrollably excited about it!) and so I have spent
a lot of time researching what we want to do whilst we’re there. But perhaps a road trip isn’t
your thing, or the thought of back packing across a country isn’t quite your
cup of tea. But ‘State Hops’ or traveling more locally can be just as exciting
and feed your wanderlust just as much.
Below
are a few tips and pieces of advice that may help if you fancy popping to
another state or county for a travel adventure.
"Straighten
up and look planned
This
little excursion is not without its pitfalls. It's okay, you can admit it,
you’re not stinking rich. Money is something that doesn’t necessarily provide
happiness, but it sure does give your options. Whether you want to rent a big
enough car for all your friends, pay for meals in icon restaurants and buy cool
souvenirs on the way, it’s all going to cost a bit of green. Don’t have extra
few hundred or thousand just lying around, okay will here’s how to apply for a personal loan.
Get thinking what kind of lending scheme you’re up for. Take a look at your
options whether you want it secured or unsecured. Way up the risks and choose
the right amount of funds to take with you on your state hop.
Know
the quirks of the blues
America
is a great place to live, but it's also huge and complex. Check out the basic
laws in the state you’re going to explore. You
never know you might be breaking a simple law that has a stringent fine to go
with it. Something you are allowed to do at homes such as a U-turn or speed
limit may not be tolerated by the men in blue who patrol the state you hopped
into. All states have their own police departments and thus have their own
website. You can check the law of the land on there and avoid any silly
penalties.
Affordable
sleepovers
It's
tempting, but don’t skimp out on accommodation. Sure you may only be sleeping
in the room for a day or two, but if there’s a quite a few of you, give the
gang a proper resting place. Motels come with their own security issues, with
the owners unable to guarantee the safety of your possessions. Plan the hostel,
bed and breakfast or affordable hotel
you’re going to stay at and make sure they have some kind of policy of
reimbursement if they damage any of your things."
So
whether you’re planning a big adventure, or a few days away in another state or
county, it’s always a good to plan a little in advance. Even if it is just a
quick Google to see what the weather may be like so that you know what clothes
to bring!
Does
anyone else enjoy some quiet time in January to plan travel adventures for the
year ahead?
xxx