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 | Opening Night Nerves
Posted on 20th December 2006 by rtwtips |
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| It's natural to be apprehensive about travelling, especially if you're going to be going solo. It can be quite an overwhelming experience to be miles away from home in a foreign land, jetlagged and on your own. So make it easy on yourself. Book your first night (or two)'s accommodation in advance, and consider treating yourself to something slightly more luxurious than what you will be staying in long-term. Use the luxury to refresh yourself and get back into a normal sleeping pattern. |
| A Jaw-Opening Experience
Posted on 07th December 2006 by rtwtips |
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| When planning your Round the World ticket itinerary, think beyond just flights. Some of the better (albeit more expensive) tickets allow you to travel "open jaw", which means landing in one hub, working your way overland and taking your next flight in another hub (e.g. Into Bangkok -> overland around South East Asia -> Out of Singapore). It can sometimes result in a cheaper ticket (if your ticket's cost is based on mileage) and adds a bit more variety to your trip. |
| Overlander
Posted on 07th December 2006 by rtwtips |
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| Although more expensive, overland travel can be a fabulous experience - you get to see far more of the countries you're traversing rather than flying over their beauty at 30,000 feet. Consider devoting a large section of your trip, if not all of it, to overland travel. Train is a good mode of transport. It's possible to travel from London to South East Asia purely by train - how about it? |
| Take it Easy!
Posted on 07th December 2006 by rtwtips |
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| Many travellers' first impulse on a RTW is to squeeze every place they've ever wanted to go to into their 12 months. The result is an itinerary of rushing around the world between twenty countries and not actually spending any decent amount of time in any to appreciate them. Focus on the countries you really want to see and do them justice; leave the others out for another trip. |
| Flexibility is the Key
Posted on 29th November 2006 by freebies |
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Don't over-plan! While it is worthwhile to know where you want to go, spending too much time planning is a waste of time. Most travellers change their mind on the road and get advice from other travellers rather than their guide book. Stop planning and actually get out there!!!
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