10 useful tips for your first trip

4. Take photos of your passport, visas and travel insurance and send them by email to your address in case you lose them.

5. Take around 200 euros in cash or an extra credit or debit card in case you lose your wallet. Hide them in a belt or backpack pocket, if you travel in a group.

6. If you don’t speak the local language, a good trick is to download Google Translate on your mobile.

This way you avoid talking, gesturing all the time and shouting conversations. You could also learn a couple of key phrases in the language spoken at your destination before leaving.Especially those that serve to ask for directions, reservations, and menus.

7. Put fewer things in your suitcase than you think you will need

Many travelers regret taking too much luggage. You should put all the things you think you will need on the bed two days before you leave, discard 30% of what you see unnecessary. Prioritizes comfort, especially in footwear.