As much as you travel, you will never know everything there is to know about the pastime. We’re here to give you some tips that will be helpful whether you’re a first-time traveler or a travel pro.

Do Your Homework

Obviously, you’re going to look into the best attractions and museums when traveling, but we suggest doing a little more homework than this.

Make sure to always compare prices whether it comes to hotels, airlines, and best times to travel. We also suggest that although you will obviously go to the most famous tourist attractions, you should do your homework and find some other secret or underground activities.

Start With A Small Adventure

This homework is more for people who are new to the traveling world.

We totally suggest that you start off by venturing out to a weekend getaway and then building up to a trip to Europe. You will establish your traveling skills on your small trips and can use them on the bigger ones.

Live With the Locals

It is important to make sure that you are getting the most authentic experience when visiting a foreign country.

Perhaps trade in your commercial hotel room for an AirBnB on the beach. If that is too far of a stretch for you, make sure to eat at authentic restaurants instead of the steakhouse at the hotel.

Book a tour guide that is a local and can show you hidden gems of the area.

Be Spontaneous

Something important to remember when you travel is to always be spontaneous.

Although sticking to a plan is a good thing, being too ridged won’t allow you to have any fun. Go skydiving, go on a date with the cute Italian man who’s hitting on you at the bar, buy that expensive French handbag. Live a little.

Go Back Somewhere

If you didn’t enjoy that trip to Madrid with your parents, who’s to say that you wouldn’t love to travel there with friends or a boyfriend?

Not every traveling experience is going to be positive, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try a location again.