- Write down the address of your destination on a physical piece of paper. While digital may be easiest, this will be accessible and useful if your battery dies, you lose service, etc.
- Practice local phrases if you are in a place that speaks a different language.
- Understand the exchange rate ahead of time to make it easier at the ATM or currency exchange booth. Have an idea of what you’d like to pay for a cab, a meal, etc.
- Research transportation options before landing. Public transit can be a wonderful option as long as you familiarize yourself with the details ahead of time.
Click here to read the full article by Fiona Moriarty for Hipmunk via Huffington Post.