Record-breaking tourist who visited 196 countries shared life hacks for a successful trip
'22.11.2019'
Source: Lenta.ru report
The name Lexi Alford for her achievements is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. For three years, 21-year-old girl visited 196 countries recognized by the UN. Having gained vast experience in travels, she shares it with others.
According to her, it is better to have two passports at the same time - this can make it easier to obtain a visa to less popular tourist destinations, writes “Lenta.ru report".
“When a taxi driver, taking you to the hotel, asks for too much, go to the hotel and ask for help. If this does not work, insist that the staff call the police - the driver will immediately surrender, ”Alford shared her find.
In order not to pay for baggage, an American flies only with hand luggage, and puts on as many things as possible: “I carry a collapsible duffel bag with me in case of a worse scenario. Just be very careful when you go to the counter and do not invite them to watch your luggage. ”
The record-breaking traveler has long developed the “three-day rule”. It consists in the fact that you need to spend at least three days on any city: one is needed to find the laundry, the second to leave your clothes in it (since it may not be open on the first day), and the third day may be needed to pick it up .
In addition, Alford does not recommend making many short trips because of the risk of burnout.
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Previously, tourism experts debunked popular travel myths and gave tips on budget savings while on vacation, writes “Lenta.ru report“. First, it turned out that Tuesday is not the best day to buy air tickets. Previously, this was indeed true, as airlines often posted online flight deals on Monday, which allowed them to buy tickets at the best fares on Tuesday. But now, according to the aviation consultant of the Consumer Reports platform William J. McGee, updates on flight booking sites occur daily.
Secondly, the confidence of many tourists that buying round-trip tickets can be cheaper than a one-way flight was also a fallacy. Specialists note that flights by two different airlines are often more affordable.
Also a myth turned out to be the belief that connecting flights are always cheaper than direct flights. Atmosphere Research travel analyst Henry Harthefeldt noted that all airlines have their own “complex” pricing systems, so it’s almost impossible to figure out which way is cheaper to fly.
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In addition, booking tickets long before the departure date does not always guarantee cost savings. According to FareCompare ticket booking service staff, the best time to buy tickets is three months before traveling. By purchasing tickets earlier, the client runs the risk of spending a larger amount on them, since he may “run into” the average fare.
Finally, the cheapest tickets are not always provided by low-cost airlines. Before buying a ticket for a flight of such an airline, experts advise checking its price with meals, baggage and a reserved seat included. As a result, this amount can equal the price of a flight with larger carriers.
