You must be ready for anything on holiday

Travelling is one of the greatest experiences you can do. However, there are many pitfalls you can get yourself into. Sometimes the simplest problem can turn a wonderful trip into a disaster. That’s why it’s important to understand common travel problems. If you know how to handle them, you’ll be ready for just about anything. So if you don’t want to spoil the impression of your journey you should remember the following things.

There aren’t many items you have to bring with you. All you really need is: money, a set of clothes, medication, a passport (if you’re traveling internationally) and a backpack. If you forget your toothbrush or toothpaste, you can buy them when you arrive.

A guidebook is also recommended especially if you’re traveling overseas.

If you missed your flight, remain calm. Maybe you overslept or traffic delayed you. Anyway, you need to check in with your airline. Tell them about your situation and work with them to find a different way to your destination. Be open to later flights. Also, be prepared for a rebooking fee. Be polite with the airline agent and they’ll get you to where you want to go.

You can also face flight delays or cancellations. They can be a result of the weather or mechanical issues.

It may happen so that your luggage is lost. So if your luggage is lost, report it immediately and fill out a form. You should keep all your documents including airline tickets, forms, baggage claim checks and so on

As far as finding a place to stay is concerned, in reality, it’s not difficult to find a place to stay as long as you’re in a tourist area. If you have a guidebook, then pick a place that sounds good to you and take a cab there. You can also ask if there is somewhere nearby you can stay at.

You can minimize jet lag several days before your trip. Adjust your sleep schedule a few days before you go and you won’t feel the jet lag much after you arrive. Drink plenty of water and get lots of exercise. That will reduce jet lag’s effect.

You see practically all the problems with traveling are easy to overcome. The main thing is to plan your journey carefully. I usually start getting ready for the journey long beforehand and practically never get into troubles. One more important thing is you should know English. You know that practically everywhere in the world people speak English and you can turn to any native person for help and advice.

Do you prefer to go on a package holiday or arrange your holiday yourself?

Personally I prefer to go on a package holiday. A package holiday is usually arranged by a tourist company and they know for sure what sights are worth visiting. You can have everything you like at a fixed price so you can plan your expenses. You have also none of the problems with hotels and meals.

Have you ever had any problems on holiday?

I usually start getting ready for the journey long beforehand and practically never get into troubles. But once in Italy we had a problem with our luggage. But I asked an airport agent for help and our luggage was found very quickly. My knowledge of English helped to solve the problem.

What things aren’t you ready to put up with on holiday.

I can’t stand it when the journey is poorly organized. I don’t like standing in long queues, packing things, carrying heavy suitcase