BK's Travel Tips

• Always pack less than what you think you need
• Always get a receipt when getting money out from the ATM
• When staying at hostels make sure to lock up the important stuff (aka- money)
• When flying with Ryanair make sure you get your ticket stamped before going through security
• Don’t borrow people’s nice stuff (and if you do make sure to use extra, extra care)
• Make sure you know the name of the hotel/hostel you are looking for and where exactly it is, so you don’t walk around aimlessly in the city for hours
• Try to go to local and authentic restaurants
• Make sure the hostel has a kitchen and it is in a good location. Reviews really are a good thing.
• Bring a book or lots of movies. When traveling there is a lot of downtime.
• Also bring a journal. After awhile you really do begin to loose what day it is and what you did the day before
• Taking the free walking tours in the cities are actually really helpful.
• Be sociable and not afraid to meet a new person
• Travel with someone who likes doing the same activities as you
• Don’t make too many plans, just sit down and enjoy
• Make sure to get enough sleep
• Bring an universal outlet plug
• In the hostels, common rooms are the best places to meet people
• If the reception suggests to do something, do it, because they usually know what they are talking about!
• If traveling on a budget, make sure to eat A LOT when food is cheap.
• Ginger candy is very nice for the airplane rides
• Talking to other travelers of where to go is a great way to figure out what you really should do
• Bakeries can be cheaper than your grocery store (Bread is usually the cheapest)
• Try to find hostels/ hotels with free breakfasts
• Sometimes the tours are worth the money spent, other times not so much
• If you have one, bring a smart phone instead of a computer. (It is a lot less space and easy to carry)
• Antibiotics are easy and cheap to get in Greece if you feel ill
• Don’t be picky when it comes to food, sleeping arrangements, pretty much anything you encounter when traveling
• Call your bank to let them know you will be traveling out of the country
• When you meet someone get their email or Facebook so you have their contact information down the road
• Bring a mini bottle of detergent so you can do laundry in the sink and if you don’t at least bring a bottle of Febreeze- it can do wonders!
• For ladies- know that for most of the trip your legs and armpits will be harry…
• Set low expectations…
• If you are away for Holidays, invite others to join you to celebrate it anyways. It makes it a lot more enjoyable.
• If traveling with more than two other people, make sure to separate and talk with other people
• The internet is very slow over seas… learn some patience
• Weather.com is never accurate
• You will start to smell. Beware.
• Pictures are a necessity, even if you look rough