Are you someone who loves to travel? Or are you someone who finds it hard to adapt to constant travelling? Whether you love it or you hate it, travelling for a job can be made easy and stress-free by doing several tricks and tips before you travel. Trust me, I often travel for work.
To help you get started, here are some tips we believe you should include in your work travel preparations:
1. Use Wheeled Luggage
One of the most stressful things when travelling is the bag we will use during the trip. Some would be fine with a duffel bag, but these bags can get overpacked easily and cause problems during inspections. If you travel a lot, you should invest in wheeled luggage with enough storage for everything you need during your work trip.
2. Take a Break
No rule says you should not take a break during your work trip. When you have free time, take a break and do some self-care. Check out the facilities in your hotel to see what activities you can do for self-care and break.
3. Always Have Money to Spare for Lounge Access
Whether you are a regular traveller or not, you can enjoy the amenities of lounges in major airports. Airport lounges offer spaces to rest, shower areas, free food and WiFi for a fee or get as a perk from your credit card or preferred airline. If you are a regular traveller, you can even claim lounge access use as a tax deduction.
4. Bring a Reusable Water Bottle
When you travel, you will feel dehydrated, especially if you go to warmer climates for your work trip. It is best to have a reusable water bottle to keep you hydrated and give you a sense of security that you drink clean water. Well, unless you are a camel like me…
5. Have Change for Small Purchases
While everything can be done wirelessly now, including payments, some countries or cities still prefer cash as a payment option. However, if you bring money for your trip, make sure they are in small amounts and come with change so you can do quick transactions and save time counting cash during emergencies.
6. Travel Around on Your Downtime
One mistake many workers make during work trips is not enjoying the location they go to. If you want to make it easier for you to travel around, take the time to explore what the place has to offer. You may be surprised to see what is available during your wanderings.
7. Check-in Early
If you want to get the best spot on the plane for your trip and have more time to roam around the airport, it is best to check in early. Checking in early also reduces the time you must spend in lines.
8. Have a Packing List Ready
It is best to have a packing list ready for you to check as you pack for your trip. A packing list will keep you organized both during and after the trip and reduce the stress you may have when you are on the trip, such as not having enough medication or toiletries for your stay.
When travelling for work, you shouldn’t always be in work mode throughout the trip, and it will only give you immense stress and disable you from enjoying the journey. With proper preparation, enjoying your work trip and discovering how fun it is will be easier.
Choosing to relocate instead? Check out my relocation stories here: Why Traveling is The Best Thing to Do Now? Is Relocating for Work Worth It? Why Working Abroad is a Good Career Booster?
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