I went on a vacation with my friend last winter. It was the first time for me to go on a trip without my parents. My friend and I had to plan everything. We planned where to go, what to eat, and what to take. When we planned the trip, we looked at the map and decided where to go. However, when we actually started doing the trip, we realized that we had grossly over-estimated the distances we could travel in a day. As a result, we ended up having to change the schedule while we were travelling. Moreover, we could not find the restaurants that we were planning to go to, so we just found other restaurants to eat at. Also, transportation was a big problem. Through our mistakes, we learned a lot about planning, and so I would like to share some of these lessons with you in case you are planning a trip of your own. I’d hate you to make the same mistakes I did!

    First, when you schedule where you are going, you have to keep in mind that those distances you see on the map are actually really long. You might schedule to go to two places, but that might not be possible when you see the actual distance. Therefore, get some advice from the people who have been there. You can just search on google and there is often information about how you should schedule tours in a specific country or place. Moreover, I do not recommend that you choose where to eat before you go. If you plan where to eat, you might have to spend too much time finding the restaurant. Also, most people choose restaurants by browsing Internet advertisements, which often exaggerate the standards of food, outlook, or service. A better way to find a good restaurant is to ask the people who live in that area. Sometimes, the restaurants that are not so famous have the best quality.

    Second, transportation is the most important thing. If you go to a rural area, you should keep in mind that there are not many buses. They usually do not come often. Of course it is the best idea to get a rental car, but if you do not have a driver’s license or lack funds, you must consider public transportation. When you are lost, it is best to take a taxi, but you should think about the budget. When you go to urban areas, you should always keep your senses open because it is complicated. You might get lost easily. Therefore, when you plan, remember to check transportation.

    I hope this article helps you while you schedule your vacation. Always keep in mind about the real distance of the map. Do not forget to care about transportation. If you find out that you cannot keep to your schedule, it is best to skip some of the things you planned. Thank you