Hey,
I m travelling to australia, New Zealand, America and Canada in September on my own, would love some advice on things to look out for and the best places to socialise xx
Reply to this Hi Helen,
Welcome to TravelBlog.
When are you going to be in each place - or are you doing the whole trip within September?
Reply to this Australia and New Zealand will be going in to spring while America and Canada will be going into Fall, so remember to pack accordingly for the weather difference.
Reply to this Hey guys,
Well i m in oz from september till november, then NZ till January and then i ll be in America and Canada tl June, Really looking forward to it - just keep paniking myself about going alone x
Reply to this Now that's some really long travel list. A cousin of mine lives in Toronto Canada and I mostly travel down there to meet him so can share my experience about Canada only.
To beat the chill in the initial months of the year, make sure to carry enough jackets. Weather will improve after April but still you need to be careful. Mention the city in Canada where you will be staying so that you can get better suggestions to know more where you can spend good time to make your trip even enjoyable.
Reply to this Helen you are on a long trip, so pack according to the country and the weather. Also check solo traveler guideline..
Reply to this Wow. That's really a long list 😊 Just be prepared for the weather. I am pretty you know everything else.
Reply to this Yup check for the weather before you pack your bags.. 😊. then budget your trip, choose cheap airfares, budget accommodation..
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http://thequeenslandholidayguide.com/
Cheers,
Peppi
Reply to this Hey there,
You're going to have an absolute blast. My first trip was a trans-Pacific (i'm from the united states) voyage that spanned several continents. I flew into Australia via Nadi, Fiji, with relatively little clue what I was getting into. Here's a little bit of advice, useful things I found, as posted on my
1) Don't Lose Your Credit Card. Especially if you're traveling by yourself. Trust me, you don't know how reliant you are on it. To safeguard against theft, make sure you use lockboxes provided at hotels, guard your pockets against pickpockets if you're headed to areas where that's a problem, and make sure you get your credit card back after you use the ATM. This is not something you want to experiment with. (To safeguard, you may wish to open a separate bank account and get a debit card for emergencies, storing it in a separate place... it'll keep you from starvation and rooflessness while you get a new card sent to you. Or you could:
2) Bring A Guitar. Besides being a lifesaver if you lose your card and you're broke (if you didn't read about it, I got stranded in northern Thailand and played on street corners to earn enough money to survive) music is a priceless commodity during travels. I've pulled mine out in airport terminals, inside a bus, on a train, on the beach, next to the pool (this is not recommended if people are jumping in) and in hotel rooms. Boredom is never a factor if you've got a guitar... and its ability to bring groups together is priceless. Perfect strangers of different nationalities who might otherwise never be friends suddenly hear Wonderwall playing and start singing along, chatting, and then everyone's best friends. It's like a magical force. And for an awesome travel momento, buy a sharpie, and when you meet people, have 'em sign their name or a brief message on it. It's something you'll treasure forever.
3) Forget About Hotels. Unless you're into the ritzy spa-and-massage type of getaway, or into spending way too much money (given you're college students, you'll probably not fall into those categories) hostels are the way to go. Known as youth hostels or backpacker's hotels, they're basically dorm rooms fitting bunk beds, anywhere from four in smaller to sixteen in the larger ones, for prices far less than standard hotels. You surrender privacy, but the social aspects are beyond price. Get a hostel for the night, mix in a touch of friendliness, and you've got instant conversations and new friends.
4) Don't Just See The Sights. See some of them, but not all of them. If you have time on your hands, spend a week on a nondescript section of town, walk the streets, and see daily life as it exists outside of all the touristy locations. You'll get a much clearer view of everyday life in the place you're visiting... walking down the slum-lined canals of Roxas Avenue in Manila is a much different experience than staying in the shopping district and lounging on the beach. Tourist attractions can be fun, but they seldom leave you with the proper feel for where you're staying.
5) Go With The Flow. I can't count how many times I've learned and re-learned this lesson. If you're restricted to certain dates of travel - that is, you've got your return ticket already purchased - you're naturally going to be limited in your ability to wander at your heart's whim. But don't make my mistake: before departure, I spent hours planning every detail of my trip. Google Earth, Google maps, Lonely Planet, Frommer's guides... I filled out calendars with itineraries, browsed travel forums, and determined exactly where I would be, when I would go, and what I'd do there.
Virtually none of it happened. And with a bit of hindsight I see just how much better off I am for it... the entire trip has been packed with surprises and whimsical ventures, irreplaceable in my memory. Be spontaneous. Be smart and make sure you've got a backup plan - but be spontaneous. You won't regret it in the end.
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