International Women's Day

7 THING EVERY GIRL SHOULD KEEP IN MIND FOR PLANNING A GIRL TRIP 

1. Scan documents

Scan your passport, driver’s license and health card, and email them to yourself and a friend or family member. If you lose your passport, it makes getting a new one much easier.

2. Go on planned tours

Break up long trips with organized tours. You should not be worried about the runtime issues and cost. You’ll enjoy the company and get a chance to let someone else take care of all the details. Inform hotel team with exact arrival date and confirm booking

3. Inform the driver

Always inform the bus driver where you are heading to. In this way he will also be aware of your luggage and help you in getting down. It saves your from the danger of losing your luggage and missing out your stop.
For instance, when I board bus to some other city, I tell the bus driver where I’m going. It seems a bit silly, but a lot of bus drivers will call my name when I reach my destination

4. Beware of pickpockets if opting in public transport

Public city transportation is ripe for pickpockets. Never carry anything in your back pocket, and always be aware of your surroundings. It’s not just young men that pickpocket, sometimes it could be a group of women who will kindly bump into you or cram around you on a bus.

5. Pre-calculate the cost using apps

Always find out how much a cab will cost from the bus station.
I always find this out from the hostel. To double check, ask the security guard that from where to find the best cabs so that when you walk outside, you are confident about where to go and what price to ask.

6. Keep luggage light

Pack light so that you can manage your luggage by yourself with ease. One suitcase or backpack should suffice whether you’re out for one week or three.

7. Don’t keep multiple items in one pocket

Always keep your most important items in the same place and have a simple check.
For me, it’s passport/ID Card, wallet, camera and phone. These are the items I check when I feel the need.