Learn selectively about where you're going
In my opinion, knowing the weather of the land you want to go to, when is the peak or low season is the most important thing. Tet is quite suitable for going to tropical countries because there are no storms, the weather is not too hot; or you can go to Northern Europe, North America to see the aurora.
In addition, knowing how to filter information about the land you are about to visit is equally important. For example, when going to India or Egypt, do not believe too much in prejudices about a country, do not compare Indian food with Nepalese food or Egyptian food with Moroccan food... Each country has its own characteristics and comparison reduces happiness and affects the experience. Come to a land like the way you get to know a person when dating - listen to what they say, watch their actions, do not learn through the lens, through someone's comments. When you put aside all preconceived notions in your head and go to a land with an open heart, you will feel more satisfied and happier.
Watch a movie about your destination before your trip
I have a habit of learning about the culture, history and people before going to a country to understand that country better. It will be interesting to know how beer in Germany is different from beer in Belgium, then go there to fully enjoy the different flavors.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - the movie that inspires many travel enthusiasts
Learning about the culture and history of the land in advance will also help you answer many questions that arise during the journey without the need for a tour guide. And the best tool to learn about new lands is to watch documentaries and movies about that place.
Forget about those glamorous check-in photos
Most photographers or “hot instagrammers” often edit their photos a lot, or they have to go to an area many times to take a satisfactory photo and post it on social networks (selected from thousands of photos they have). So if you believe too much in those images, you will easily be disappointed when you realize that the location in reality, although beautiful, is not as glamorous as in the photos.
Make it clear that you are traveling for yourself - not for the online community. If you don’t have beautiful photos to show off, don’t be sad, because it is the experience that lingers, not the likes or shares. I often ask myself the question to remind myself:If I didn't have a camera, would I travel? And what do I want to take away from the trip?
Don't cram your schedule
We have had a busy year with many meetings, deadlines, picking up children, meeting friends, going to yoga, exercising... So when traveling at the beginning of the year, let yourself relax and be as free as possible. Thinking every day about how you have to get to this place, eat that specialty... will make you more stressed. Instead, let everything happen flexibly depending on the actual situation. If you find a place fun and beautiful, spend more time there or skip a place if it is not really necessary.
