Here are 20 travel mistakes most commonly made by travelers.
- Overpacking
- Dining close to major tourist attractions
- Carrying valuables
- Creating an overambitious itinerary
- Underestimating time required for security
- Booking flights too close together
- Not having the correct visa
- Forgetting to inform your bank about your trip
- Losing money in exchange transactions
- Not factoring time zones into your trip
- Not checking your cell phone plan
- Not learning any local phrases
- Neglecting to organize your trip details
- Not understanding the local culture before your trip
- Napping when you arrive
- Living on social media during your holiday
- Staying on the beaten path
- Leaving belongings on modes of transport
- Failing to check the weather forecast before you leave
- Not reading your travel insurance policy
Credit: https://www.scti.co.nz/travel-advice/travel-mistakes-to-avoid
