Tips for First-Time Travelers

If you are preparing to travel abroad for the first time, it is normal to have some concerns. In this article, we answer all your questions about the experience abroad. Enjoy your reading!

Advice for First-Time Travelers

Embarking on new adventures, discovering different cultures and setting off for a dream vacation experience... It is very difficult to describe the excitement and stress experienced by those going abroad for the first time. It is quite normal to have some concerns about this. If you are preparing to go abroad for the first time, you are in the right place!

There are countless countries around the world where you will meet new cultures and completely different people. There are a few important details you need to know when traveling to a new country. Passport, visa, luggage, accommodation, budget... you've taken care of it all. So, are your worries with you on this journey? You did not hear wrong. As you know, traveling abroad is not just about preparation. This trip is perhaps the most important decision of your life and a very important opportunity to overcome your own limits. Be sure that you will fit countless memories into this journey. You may have rights, wrongs or indecisions. But remember that you cannot learn the right way without making mistakes. So put your fears aside and join the adventure abroad.

So are you ready? Continue reading our article full of suggestions for first-time travelers.

1- Pay Attention to Your Passport and Visa

The first thing you need to travel abroad is a passport that has not expired. This is a very sensitive issue. A passport is an important identity that allows you to enter another country. Today, any citizen of the Republic of Turkey who is 18 years of age or older has the right to issue a passport. The validity period of your passport when traveling abroad is usually 6 months. Of course, this limitation may vary depending on the country you are traveling to. You have taken care of the passport, what about the visa?

You need a visa to enter and stay in a different country. The visa may vary depending on the country you are going to, the duration of your stay and the purpose of your trip. Some countries may even require an interview and various documents for a visa. If you do not comply with the visa requirements, you may face various penal sanctions. To avoid such situations, proceed in a planned and programmed manner. Try to complete the application process in the best way possible.

2- Open Your Phone Line for International Use

We can say that you will need a phone the most from the moment you step abroad. The important issue here is whether your line is open for international use. This may be the most important part that those who go abroad for the first time should not forget. Because your phone line is closed to international use unless you open it. As such, you can neither make a call, send a message, nor answer incoming calls. Continuing to use without your international tariff will cost you a lot of money. To avoid this situation, we recommend that you open your line for international use before you travel. A second option would be to buy a new phone line in the country you are traveling to. Otherwise, you can do nothing but be a tourist wandering around in the country you are traveling to and taking pictures of the sights.

3- Check Your Airline's Baggage Limit

Before traveling abroad, check the airline's maximum luggage weight. Otherwise, your stress level may skyrocket before you even set foot abroad. We recommend that you first find out your weight capacity and pack accordingly. We can say that each airline sets different luggage weight limits. For example, Turkish Airlines sets a limit of 23 kg for economy class tickets and 32 kg for business class tickets. Flypgs, on the other hand, allows 15 kg of baggage allowance domestically and 20 kg for Cyprus and international travels. We recommend that you put your clothes and other items in your suitcase and important documents in your handbag. This will make your job easier.

4- Choose Your Clothes According to the Weather

When packing, be sure to check the weather conditions in your destination country. The clothes you choose may not be suitable for the weather conditions of your destination country. Therefore, you may face a new victimization. It is possible to encounter scorching heat or sudden rains. Therefore, prepare a suitcase considering the seasonal conditions. However, we advise you to make sure you have seasonal clothes in your bag. No matter how hot it is during the day, it can be just as cold in the evenings. So prepare a suitcase considering all weather conditions.

5- Choose Your Accommodation Well

You don't want your first trip abroad to go wrong. That's why it's so important to be planned and scheduled. Pay attention to the location and amenities of the hotel or hostel you will be staying in before you set off on your journey. It is very important to start the day well in a brand new city. Leaving all the tiredness of the day behind and determining your travel route with a new motivation will make you very happy. The location, price and security of the hotel will make your job easier when choosing. You can make a reservation for a hotel that best suits your budget by comparing prices.

6- Don't Forget to Take a Powerbank

First of all, remember that when you go abroad, you have to deal with all kinds of difficulties. The telephone is an essential part of our lives today. We can do all our work with a button. Since we constantly need our phones during the day, it is very important to have a charger with us. However, it is not possible to find sockets everywhere we go. Therefore, we need a portable charger that will make our job easier. For someone who actively uses the phone, we can say that 100 charges are enough for an average of 6 hours. While this is the case even in our daily routine, we can say that it is now a must to have a powerbank with you to avoid charging problems abroad. We recommend that you choose a powerbank with a high charging capacity in order not to interrupt your trip abroad.

7- Make Sure You Have a Good Foreign Language

It is very important to be able to communicate in the country you are visiting. To communicate with people you need to know the language they speak. If you are lucky you will meet a Turk. But things may not always go as you think. If you have a trip abroad on the horizon, we recommend that you start learning the language as soon as possible. You should at least know enough to express yourself or understand what is being said to you. English is a universal language today. Secondly, it is now almost essential that you know it.

On top of that, you should learn a language according to the country you are going to. It must be said that there is no worse feeling than not being understood in an unfamiliar country. Therefore, we recommend you to start learning languages as soon as possible.

8- Carry a Pen and Paper

After all, I have my phone with me, so don't think what good a pen and paper will do me. You are in an unfamiliar place and in the same environment with thousands of people you don't know. Therefore, you will need a phone all day long. You will need a phone for the simplest map. Your phone may run out of battery and you may spend the day just asking people. Having a pen and paper with you will help you a lot. You may want to jot down small details about the places you visit, you may need to take notes immediately in case of an emergency, or you can describe the location of the hotel where you will stay.

In this content, we have provided valuable advice and a few small tips for those traveling abroad for the first time. We hope this information will contribute to making your trip abroad a dream come true. The biggest advice we can give you is the most valuable advice, leave your fears behind and start enjoying the moment. Remember, the dream experience awaits you.

Pack your bags, explore new places and set your own boundaries!