10 Travel Tips For An Amazing Adventure

Do you dream of traveling? Do you want to take off and be free and free from fantasies? These travel tips and tricks from world explorer Emma Newman will help you get started. In 2023, Emma sold everything she owned and embarked on an adventure around the world.

1. Visa

Very few countries require visas, which must be obtained prior to travel. However, please note the information on the first booking confirmation from the tour operator. Our tour operators provide the name and contact details of the services they use prior to travel if a visa is required. This should be done immediately.

2. Travel insurance

Prepare for the unexpected and protect your travel investment with travel insurance. It is not mandatory, but highly recommended. It can help with unexpected medical bills, emergency evacuations, travel delays, lost luggage and more. Make sure you understand the deadlines of the company you are purchasing coverage from. You typically have 2-4 weeks from the deposit date to purchase these benefits. Visit our website for more information on our travel insurance partner.

3. International Cellular Coverage

While we hope your trip goes smoothly, there are times when international phone service is useful, such as if your flight is delayed or cancelled. The tour operator cannot rebook your flights if you miss a connecting flight or your flight is cancelled. Although the airline may have extensive ground staff to assist you, you may need to call the airline directly if staff are unavailable. For international calling plans, contact your carrier to make sure you're ready.

4. Currency

The preferred currency should be included in the pre-travel information provided by the tour operator. The cheapest way to get local currency is in-country. ATMs are common all over the world and are often found at the airport in front of the transfer to your hotel. Another option is to ask the hotel staff or the tour guide. Most of the time, there is an ATM a few steps from the front door of the hotel. It is recommended to have around 200 USD in local currency with you. Credit cards are widely accepted, but local currency is required for smaller shops and markets.

5. Clothing

First, check the extended weather forecast for the area you are visiting. Regardless of the season, it's always best to pack your clothes in layers. Our tours often take place out of season and it can be unusually hot or cold. Our tours are generally informal and do not require evening dresses or jackets for men. Must-have travel favorites include:

• Light pants, shorts.
• Jacket: Raincoat or raincoat can be useful in wet weather. A hooded jacket provides additional protection.
• Short and long sleeve shirts.
• Lightweight vest.
• T-shirt or half-zip sweatshirt.
• Hat, sunglasses, scarf, gloves.

6. Plug adapter

A good adapter is invaluable. Don't leave without one. Amazon is a good place to research and buy the device that best suits your electronic needs.

7. Vaccinations

Depending on where you are traveling, be sure to check the Centers for Disease Control website for recommended vaccinations. If any are listed, be sure to check with your GP to ensure you are in good health, to obtain any required vaccinations and to find a recommended travel clinic that can provide treatment.

8. Inform your bank and credit card companies

It is always a good idea to inform your bank and credit card companies that you will be traveling abroad, that they need to know or not. Banks, in particular, suspect fraudulent charges during remote purchases. Trying to contact your bank abroad can be difficult. Prevention is better than cure.

9. Bring a copy of your passport

If your passport is lost or stolen, you want to be able to prove your citizenship and return to the country. Saving an electronic version to your email is another way to access it when you need it.

10. Pack Your Wanderlust

Although Michigan Alumni Travel trips are educational in nature and the experience is meant to be shared with a group, be sure to spend your free time exploring the area, the culture adapts and gets to know the locals. And you never know when other wolverines will cross your path.

We hope these tips will prepare you for the journey of a lifetime.