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Happy Journey

Travel provides a fantastic opportunity for you to learn new things as you step out of your comfort
zone. It exposes you to new foods, culture, languages, and tradition which leaves a long lasting sense
of happiness.

Given below are some tips for you to act on when planning your next journey. Remember, this is
not an exhaustive list. You can add to these tips.

General Tips for Outstation Travel

 Remember to carry the following things on all trips: a first-aid kit,
a route map, a small torch, toothbrush and toothpaste, hand sanitiser,
face mask, a pair of comfortable shoes, paper soap, a hand towel,
a mosquito repellent cream, and some loose change. If you are visiting Be
a place during the monsoon, add an umbrella to this list. Courteous
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 Make a checklist of all the items you will need during the trip. Once your
you have packed them, strike them off the checklist. This way, you fellow
will not forget anything. passengers

 Ensure that you can carry your luggage comfortably. If it is too heavy
for you, it suggests you have packed unnecessary stuff.

 Do not carry valuables. Keep some money on you for an emergency.
However, do not keep it all in one place. Spread it over multiple
places.

 Make a small diary with the phone numbers of your family members,
close relatives, teacher, and some of your friends and always keep
it in your pocket.

 Pack some light snacks for the journey. Always keep biscuits with
you. They often come in handy during an emergency. Take plenty
of fluids during the journey.

 Do not accept things from strangers. Politely refuse if anyone
offers you anything to drink or eat. Stay close to your group.

 Never overeat before a journey. Also, be careful of what you eat
during the journey.

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