Planning an Overseas Trip? Some tips

Europe. Malaysia. Bali. These are destinations that most of us have always dreamed of going to whether alone or with family. A holiday overseas is a dream shared by almost everyone. But a holiday, a time to just relax and enjoy, can quickly turn into a nightmare if not planned properly. But you may ask, why plan when you can have more fun being spontaneous. Well, having fun by being spontaneous does not hold true all the time.

By planning, you:
1) Choose your destination avoiding last minute second thoughts
2) Make better use of your travel time
3) Learn about your destination
4) Manage your budget more effectively
5) Minimise risks

Here are some tips while planning an overseas trip.

The Itinerary

When you start planning your itinerary, ask yourself these questions and a good plan will emerge out of all the confusion in your mind.

1) What sort of trip do you want? A working holiday, extended trip, or a package tour?
2) When are you leaving and coming back? In a week's time, a month's time, a couple of month's time?
3) What is your budget?
4) Which overseas locations fit into your budget?
5) Does your trip dates match with the best time to be at the chosen location?
6) What are the best things (sights, weather, art, culture etc.) about the chosen places?
7) What facilities are available in regards to accommodation, food and transport? What is your budget for the same? Are there cheaper alternatives?

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