The last year, 2024, was spent staying at home and waiting for the COVID-19 to calm down so that people can return to normal life. However, 2024 seems to be the year of getting recovered and immune against this lethal virus. The fact that COVID-19 vaccines have been developed by various organizations and sent to countries to get their people vaccinated.
Seeing the reducing impact of the novel coronavirus, various countries have allowed tourists to famous destinations. It is now the time for people to have a love for travel and exploring new places to get their bags packed. This post may serve you well to consider 5 important things to consider before traveling in 2024 if you have such plans. Also, before traveling by road makes sure that your car is well repair or service.
Get vaccinated for COVID-19
2024 is said to be the year of recovery from COVID-19. Almost, every country has started vaccinated its nation. It is readily available in public hospitals for people with different age brackets such as those above 60s, 50s, and 40s. Check if your country is providing such a facility for your age bracket or not. If yes, please do vaccinate yourself, if not, then get yourself tested for this deadly virus. Travel only if you have a negative COVID-19 test report.
Respect the SOPs
Check the ratio of Corona patients in the destination you plan to go to and stick to the SOPs. Put on the mask in busy areas and sanitize after each transaction or visiting a sight-seeing place. In traveling, headache, pain in the leg, fever, and diarrhea may seem to be normal in the initial days as the atmosphere changes and your body have to balance accordingly. Keep basic medicines in your first-aid kit for quick relief. Do find nearest Doctors to consult immediately if the pain or distress is not healing.
Get a valid debit or credit card
In addition to the cash you get in the wallet, be sure to carry a debit or credit card with enabled international transactions. Hotels and other locations would like to accept payments via credit cards if you don’t want to pay them the currency that can be used somewhere else. Be sure to inform your local bank about your visit so that they are aware of international payment activities through your account that avoids stopping the payment or blocking the card.
Take two copies of travel documents
Get duplicate copies of your original travel documents and keep them in a separate bag. You may come across various issues and hurdles while traveling, which may disturb you the most. For example, someone may steal a bag or you may forget and leave it in a hotel. Finding it is also important, but in the meanwhile, you will have the extra documents to prove your identity to the police and investigation personnel in a country you are new and no friend to come and assist you.
Buy foreign currency
Get the money converted to the local currency of your travel destination right from your home country. There are currency exchanges at the airports and your destination as well, but it is better to get it exchanged to avoid last-minute deals. As the brokers at the airport and tourist location may charge you a higher currency exchange rate.
Decide on transportation
Conventional taxi cars are expensive in tourist countries. You can avail of the alternate options. Ride-hailing services such as Uber, Ola Cabs, Careem are reliable services to avail. If you plan to spend a month or more, you must arrange a driving license to rent a car, which will be the most economical option. For this, you must be familiar with their local driving rules and regulations, and the routes.
Final words
Take your time in making a checklist of the things to take along with you and the list of activities you will love to do at the desired destination. I hope this post may prove helpful in making the most out of your traveling experience.
M Junaid Lead Writer, Content Marketer at PitstopArabia | UAE Best Online Tyres Brand, A writer by Day and reader by night
