Going on a big trip can be really exciting, but you should do your best to avoid any worry once you are away. Make sure you are covering as many bases as you can before you leave, so that when you are on your trip you won’t have a worry on your mind. The following are some of the things you can do to take the worry out of your next trip.
Good Accommodation
Having good, clean, safe and comfortable short-term accommodation while you are away will go a long way towards keeping your trip stress free. Knowing that your belongings are safe while you are out exploring, and also that you have a fantastic place to come home to at night, will allow you to concentrate on relaxing and having fun.
Travel Insurance
It is important to get travel insurance if you don’t want to be worrying about something happening the whole time you are away.
Get a House Sitter
If you know a friend who lives in a share house and would love a bit of space for a few days, ask them if they can house sit for you while you are away. This way you won’t have to worry about your place while you are out of town.
Do a Tour
Going on a tour is a smart way to leave all of the planning and the worrying to someone else, so you can just sit back and relax. Everything will be planned for you, from which lookouts to stop at and even when to have lunch, making tour trips easy and worry free.
Write
People who are prone to excessive worrying often benefit from writing as a way release their nervous energy, so start a travel journal or blog and keep everyone updated on your trip. This will help you focus on positive things to tell your friends about, and allow less time for worrying.
Get a Mobile Phone
Having a mobile phone when you are travelling can be a godsend, and will allow friends and family to contact you if there is any sort of emergency back home. With a phone on you, you know that ‘no news is good news’, and you can relax knowing that there is nothing to worry about.
Alarm Your House
Most people worry about the safety of their home while they are away on a trip, so get a decent alarm system and relax. Modern alarms can even provide you with a live CCTV feed of your house via the internet.
Allow Extra Time
Giving yourself plenty of time will mean you won’t have to worry about being late for anything important, like flights, buses, and so on.
Make Flexible Plans
The best way to travel is to be extremely flexible. That way, if you have to change a plan for some reason, it simply becomes part of the adventure.
Go With Someone
Travelling with someone can make a trip less of a worry. Regardless of what happens, you won’t be on your own. This can make most situations easier to deal with, as together you are sure to be able to get through anything.
