Traveling Tips:

• Here are some guidelines in planning a trip outside of your hometown or country:

1. Pre-plan. Pre-plan your travel time, your flight, hotel, the sites you want to see, the outfits you plan to wear. Pre-plan all of it.
2. Make sure to bring /and or buy a fanny pack / go belt. This investment will help in protecting your valuables from people who would want to get a chance at pick pocketing your items. 
3. Learn the language. If you are traveling to a different country than your own, study & understand the dialect, and the pronunciation. By doing so, provides security in where you're staying. 
4. Stay hydrated & well protected. Bring a bottle of water if you are hiking or walking long distances. Don't forget to pack sun screen so no harsh rays will get to you. 
5.  Be open-minded. This culture may not be what you have expected or have ever experienced, and if that is the case; learn to not judge but learn to grasp the concepts, the motives, even the individuals you may come to know.
6. Don't be shy, and take photos! Have a chance to absorb where you are at. Not too often do we get the chance like this, to explore, and to venture out. Just enjoy yourself!