The Best Travel Advice I've Ever Received From My Grandmother

Every time I plan a trip, my grandmother offers advice. I’ve compiled some excellent travel advice that I learned from my grandmother.

Here is a list of the top 9 tips for travelers. You maybe need these travel suggestions, or you might like them.

1. Don’t spend the entire day in your hotel room; not all places are unsafe.

The city is unknown to you. The people are unknown to you. That does not obligate you to remain in your hotel room. Meet people and visit places.

Remember: visiting places = lovely memories

2. Always give street food a try.

Not all street food is unwholesome, perilous, or poisonous. There are some of the best street dishes in the world that you can’t find in a five-star hotel.

3. Don’t over plan; just go with the flow.

Don’t make all of your reservations in advance; sometimes travelling impromptu is a terrific experience.

4. Use local transportation.

Transport for tourists is more expensive. If at all feasible, take the public transportation; you’ll meet new people and learn new things.

5. Whenever someone speaks a language other than your own, don’t grumble it.

The least you should expect is that people will speak your language since you go throughout the world to have a thorough cultural experience, right? Instead of whining, consider learning their language or attempt to speak in a language that is widely understood.

6. Don’t make constant comparisons to your hometown.

When visiting another city, it’s crucial to avoid making comparisons to your hometown or implying that your city is superior to their city.

7. No need to post constant updates to social media.

You go places for your own satisfaction and not to impress others. Not everything needs to be updated on social media. You shouldn’t expect everyone to be interested in everything you do.

8. No need to shoot a thousand pictures.

Living in the moment when you get at your destination is important because you spent a lot of money, effort, and travel time getting there. You don’t have to take photos of everything you see

9. If you can, take videos of some stuff.

Because you might want to savor the recollections or relive the experience when you get home.

P.S: This is for her benefit because she is elderly and can no longer travel and wants to see the world through my eyes.

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Tips yang sangat luar biasa @user_not_found aku akan meyimpan postinganmu ini agar bisa aku gunakan di perjalanku yang akan datang.

Aku sangat terkesan dengan tips jangan terlalu sering mengunggah di sosial media atau mengambil gambar secara berlebihan itu aku sangat setuju sekali.Nikmati liburan tanpa gawai teknologi akan terasa sempurna tidak sibuk memeriksa handphone.

Sehat selalu untukmu dan semoga perjalalananmu lebih seru. Terima kasih.

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@Nyainurjanah thank you so much :blush:

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Number 8 is precious, very few can relate to it. Thanks @user_not_found for sharing these advice.

Taking photo makes the place less interesting and boring. Your mindset always knocks you saying that you can watch it later on phone and you miss the real picture in front of your eyes.

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@NahidHossain well expressed

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Those are valuable tips for any traveller. Thanks for reinforce them.

I am trying to have an off-line trip, deleted Instagram. However, here I am, lol.

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Hey @user_not_found you grandma is a wise woman. She has given you some of the great tips i must say and i agree with her too. My favorite advice points are 3rd don’t over plan go with the flow and 5th no whining when others don’t speak the same language as yours. Love it. I mean if we go to Germany or Spain we can’t expect them to talk to us in our language right ?! Your post is nicely written & nice pics. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Keep Guiding!

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Dear @user_not_found

Thanks so much for sharing the tips. It is definitely true and useful.

Enjoy and explore the world with love, passion and kindness!

Keep inspiring!

Rasyid,

Tulungagung, East Java, Indonesia :indonesia:

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Did your grandma use to be an avid traveler? @user_not_found

Thanks for sharing this helpful and meaningful travel advices. I really really miss traveling, especially overseas. I wish I could travel overseas started from next year :pray:

Hope for the same to you as well.

And please send my warm regards to your grandma :hugs:

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@Velvel Yes my grandma is travel enthusiast now she is 90 year old but she love to read travel stories

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Thank you so much for sharing with us.

It’s definitely the best travel advice @user_not_found . I also have same suggestions. I visited this market in lajpat nagar. thanks and have a nice day :blush: .

Los consejos son buenos, estoy de acuerdo con todos y aplico la mayoría en mis viajes.