Top 10: Travel Tips To Make The Most Of Your TripBy Angelica Malin
Being the best man is a plateful, right? Stop complaining; it’s full of fun too!
Apart from being the emotional support of the groom and helping him with the wedding preps, you need to organise his single life farewell party as well. That’s the fun part! You can either go for the best uk stag do locations or pin any European destinations because it is the party pod of the world. Travelling isn’t just all about wandering around; you also need to understand the area to make the most of any location. Although Europe is a massive continent, the following tips will still help you get around like the locals:
Prefer going off-season
If all of you have a strict budget, then prefer choosing off-season destinations because with power comes responsibility, i.e. Europe has the most touristy places in the world which makes it relatively expensive during on-season months. In addition to that, you all will also bear the long queues and crowded sightseeing, which will restrict you from enjoying those locations to the fullest.
Trains can be expensive
If you haven’t planned it efficiently, i.e. booked the transportation in advance, then don’t prefer using trains because intercity trains can even be more costly than flying.
Wines and cheese can be your thing
Smile, it’s Europe! You don’t have to pay a bunch of pounds to drink delicious wine and enjoy it with cheese. You can get amazing wines at desirable rates everywhere in Europe; just be smart about it.
Don’t be scared about the infamous long queues
Most people have hyped the long queues outside attraction sites, bars and cafes in Europe. The infamous lines are not all fake but aren’t a usual occurrence either. Such situations occur during on-season months when the destinations are packed with tourists, and that too only some areas are busy (not every other site). Hence, prefer off-season travelling options (already mentioned above).
Know how to stay away from crime
Crime is not as rampant as it is advertised, especially in Western Europe. A few precautions like zipping your bag at all times, keeping the wallet in the front pocket, avoiding walking alone in secluded areas and staying alert will make your travels hassle-free.
Don’t be alarmed by the empty streets and closed cafes
Siesta is a common habit all across Europe. Yes, you may find empty streets, cafes and bars during the day because Europeans really live like kings, i.e. they take naps in the afternoon to shed off the workload and revive their energy for awesome nightlife scenes.
Locals are fun-loving
Don’t think twice before talking or partying with the locals because Europeans are famous for being fun-loving and having an extrovert-y approach towards tourists. You all can hang out with them, and party like you all have never been. Prefer this to know the best places in town and have unique experiences on your stag party.
Learn the local language
Make sure all of you know some essential phrases of the local language, like calling for a cab, asking for a cafe, bar or hospital and many other situations like this. You don’t have to know the entire language by heart; be wise about it!
Learn from the locals
You cannot know the culture and habits of every destination that you have planned to visit, right? What if you offend any local with your habits or gestures? So, the correct way to make sure that you don’t fall into such a situation is to follow the locals and learn from them. You can observe their habits, and accordingly, carry out the same thing. Don’t forget; they are the culture!
Know how to travel cheap
Not every European trip has to be extravagant or last-minute. You should be smart enough to avoid unnecessary expenses by planning a tight itinerary and booking everything in advance. This includes the following:
Finalising the destination
Booking tickets for the flights, accommodation, transport options, attractions and adventure activities
- Find desirable deals and packages to lower down your overall costs
- Pack light to travel hassle free
- Make a list of all essential items to avoid forgetting to pack them
- Research thoroughly for food and drinking options beforehand to make sure you visit cost-effective delicious joints only
Planning efficiently is a clever approach that can ensure a successful stag party. Your job is to make it memorable for the groom by pinning on the best locations in Europe, which are packed with awesome bars, delicious cafes and mesmerising scenic beauty. Plan! Wander! Stag!