13 tips for traveling intelligently

Travelling intelligently optimize time, money and comfort. Making the most out of the visit and experience.



These are my 13 tips for traveling smart.

1. Travel in low season. 

When work permits, it is better to travel outside the holiday season. The prices are affordable and much less crowded. Eye! Not all locations have the same seasons. Spring and fall are excellent times at most destinations.

2. The hotel fits you. 

Do not always look for cheap. One must know how to spend the money and take advantage. The hotel is perhaps the most important decision is a journey. If you visit a city make sure you have a good location and preferably have breakfast and WiFi included. If you visit a beach destination or rest worth investing in a good quality hotel that has facilities, beach and good services.

This extra tips for choosing a good hosting.

3. Go Local. 

Leaning local products is also extremely intelligent decision organic. Transporting products from other countries or localities always contaminates and the price paid at the end the visitor.

  Discovering local wines and dishes of the region is part of the travel experience. Forget the chains and visiting the local coffee shop and classic restaurants each site.

4. Travel light. 

Carrying a backpack or suitcase size industry is never recommended. Besides how heavy it can be many factors to consider.

Weight allowed by the airline.
If traveling in a group will have to accommodate those bags in the car and often end up paying another taxi to take only the bags.
If you go on the road is impractical carry large luggage.
Bring necessary and if it is a long journey choose to wash clothes while on the road.

5. Use WiFi. 

Many people ask me about the data packets of the telephone companies. I've used and are often useful if you need to connect to the internet all the time, but they seem very expensive. For me the best option is the WiFi. In many countries the free WiFi is very common in hotels, restaurants and even parks. The WiFi finder app can help you find open networks to which to connect and share your trips on social networks.

6. Do your homework. 

Planning is the best way to save money and time on a journey. The more you know your destination before walking over to enjoy the experience. Find many hotel options, decided before reaching the places you want to visit and always have a plan B in case things do not happen as planned.

7. Indulge. 

At least one night during your trip, give yourself a treat and visit a good restaurant. Dress up, book and enjoy. Look for places that offer a unique dining experience and let go. The flavors are also a journey.

8. Souvenirs. 

I have spoken to you before my mind about the souvenirs. My advice is to get away from the typical souvenir "Made in China" and look for something more original and special. Some local clothing designer who offers you will not find anywhere else. Handicrafts made ​​in front of your eyes. The possibilities are many but usually are not at first sight.

9. Fewer countries most cities. 

Although I know that not everyone has the opportunity to travel regularly. I strongly advise you not to visit more than two countries in one trip. Make those tours where 6 countries are visited two weeks I seem outrageous where you do not know anything and just go see it.

My recommendation is to focus preferably in one country to the extent possible. Soak up the culture, touring several cities and find little known places. See it all in stride and enjoy.
10. Do not look so famous, find what you like.

It's hard to resist the photo in the most famous places of the cities. Visit museums or places known for speaking books. But in reality it is a personal travel experience has to do with taste.

If you love the focus on searching only recommended restaurants and food. If you love art Spend more time on you like a museum or sign up for a temporary workshop. Do not be afraid to get out of the beaten track of tourists and looking for something that is special to you.

11. Use coupons and discounts. 

Many attractions, restaurants and even hotels have promotions and discounts. Use them if you find them useful. Most museums offer free admission one day a month and all have special discounts for students, elderly people, etc. Visit the websites of the places I want to visit and learn.

Many attractions and hotels also have best rates online so you should consider buying some tickets in advance and / or reserve your room online.

12. Take advantage of loyalty programs. 

If you're a frequent traveler miles or points you accumulate hotels do not hesitate to use them. Generally expire and is good use of them. Take full advantage of loyalty programs informing you about all the options with which accounts and have it as an option when looking for a hotel or flight.

13. Be responsible. 

The most important thing I think is to be responsible when traveling. The biggest difference between a traveler and a tourist is usually the first and second selfish generous. Let me explain. The tourist is generally not very aware of the impact of their presence in places and try to do everything at home. Total is a few days or hours they spend in the city and does not know if he will ever in your life, so what if it does not perform up to par. The traveler instead is most respectful and seeks their presence is helpful.

I know many people who have stolen a "pebble" of the Roman Coliseum and I saw a woman hugging a statue of two thousand years old to take a photo. As a community we must work because our presence has the least negative impact possible. Respect local customs, do not take pictures of people without their permission and especially to preserve our heritage so that future generations can enjoy them as we have done.

Here are my tips that I hope to be a help.

Ultimately, viaiar is a very personal experience and everyone finds magic in different places. The worst that happens to the industry is irresponsible and uninformed tourist. Let us all be as intelligent and responsible travelers.