Other Educational Travel Tips
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Money Matters For Educational Travel
Looking after your money is a key part of making sure you have a good time on your educational travel tour. Here are some tips for traveling safely with your money.
- Don't travel with a lot of cash. Traveler's checks and credit cards are a safer option.
- Only change traveler's checks when you need money and only countersign these when you are ready to change money.
- Keep track of the numbers on traveler's checks and credit card numbers in case these are lost or stolen.
- Make sure you do not exceed your credit limit on credit cards.
- Never reveal your PIN.
- Keep spare cash, traveler's checks and credit cards in a hotel safe if it is available.
- Make a note of the phone numbers you need in case your credit cards are lost or stolen.
Shop Till You Drop
You'll most likely want to bring back souvenirs from your educational travel tour, so you'll need to find the best places to shop. There are several sources of shopping tips for different destinations.
-Travel books and travel guide books often cover shopping.
-Guide books may list and rate shops and may describe the main content of the shops.
There is also a lot of information available online through tourism information sites, country and region promotional sites and educational travel sites. It is also worth looking at the web site of the educational tour planner or their printed information to see what shopping tips might be available.
Safe Travel On Educational Tours
Once you have arrived at the destination for your educational travel tour, you will wish to get around within the country. Here are some tips for traveling safely.
- Make sure you use licensed or official taxis or buses. Drivers are more likely to know the routes and are less likely to take advantage of unwary travelers.
- Travel with others where possible. People are more likely to hassle those who are traveling alone.
- Move away from people if you feel you are being crowded.
- If renting a car, do not leave valuables in it.
- Do not pick up hitchhikers.
- Avoid traveling in remote areas late at night.
Keep It Safe On Educational Tours
Traveling safely on your educational travel tour begins before you leave home. Here are some tips for traveling safely.
- Make copies of passport information, driver's license and any important personal information. This will speed up the process of replacement if these get lost.
- Designer labels are best left at home. Dress conservatively so people won't think you're worth robbing.
- Leave flashy jewelry behind and avoid wearing items that will attract attention.
- Keep cash, credit cards and travelers' checks secure by storing them in a hotel safe or in inside pockets. Waist packs and handbags are an easy target for potential thieves.
- Don't forget about what's happening at home. Cover luggage tags so people won't know you're away. It wouldn't be nice to find you'd been robbed while out of the country.
Operator, Operator
If you want to plan an educational travel tour, you will need to find a tour operator. First of all, look on the Internet for 'educational travel tour'. This will provide a list of educational travel tour operators around the world. To narrow the search, include the name of the country or region you are hoping to visit. Once you have found a tour operator, check to see whether they have a pre-planned itinerary or can create a custom itinerary for your educational tour. To select an educational travel tour company, look at their experience of running tours, testimonials from customers, industry affiliations and guarantees. This is a good way of deciding whether an educational tour company is right for you.
Travel Tips For An Educational Trip
There are three main places to look for travel tips for your educational trip. First of all, you should look at government advice on the country you are traveling to. This usually has information on health warnings, civil unrest and other factors that can affect your safety while traveling on an educational trip. Second, it is worth looking at any advice given by the tour operator either on their web site or in printed handouts. In many cases, this will include information from recent education travel tours to the same region. Finally, consider looking at travel guide books and destination information web sites. These sources will make sure you are well informed for your educational travel tour.
Legal Matters
Customs vary from place to place and it is easy for people to fall foul of local laws without realizing it. Here are some travel tips to help you avoid legal problems on your educational travel tour.
- Make sure you are aware of local laws on purchasing or using drugs. There are many countries where purchasing drugs carries a mandatory (and long) prison sentence.
- Watch out for local laws about gun ownership and use.
- Some countries prohibit photography of public buildings, airports and other places of importance. If this is the case, avoid taking photos and buy a postcard instead.
Say It Fast With Quick Translations
There are many web sites that provide quick translations of common phrases that travelers might need. These include common greetings (good morning, good evening, hello), common questions and basic guidance on food and drink, directions and road signs. To get you started here are some quick translations that might be helpful on your educational travel trip:
- Ich spreche nicht Deutsches. Sprechen Sie Englisch (I don't speak German. Do you speak English?)
- Je ne parle pas français. Parlez vous anglais? (I don't speak French. Do you speak English?)
- No hablo español. ¿Habla usted inglés? (I don't speak Spanish. Do you speak English?)
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