{"id":81577,"date":"2016-06-24T02:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-06-24T09:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=81577"},"modified":"2016-06-23T14:40:49","modified_gmt":"2016-06-23T21:40:49","slug":"first-time-traveler-5-must-know-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/first-time-traveler-5-must-know-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"First Time Traveler? Here Are 5 Must-Know Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that it\u2019s warm out, you\u2019re likely going to catch the travel bug. So whether you plan a road trip or hop on a plane to go abroad, you should keep the below\u00a0in mind, especially if you&#8217;re a first time traveler.<\/p>\n<p>Take it from us \u2014 these five tips will make your trip <em>so<\/em> much more enjoyable. On your mark, jet set, go!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pack Lightly<\/strong><br \/>\nWe know you\u2019re dying to take all of your fab clothes, you fashionista, you! But no matter how difficult it may be, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/us-news-travel\/how-to-pack-light-9-tips_b_3354703.html\" target=\"_blank\">resist the urge to pack too much<\/a>. Pieces that can be mixed and matched are the way to go. You don&#8217;t want to be lugging around a heavy suitcase &#8212; it\u2019s all about being carefree when you\u2019re on vay-k, and yes, that goes for packing, too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be Flexible<\/strong><br \/>\nOK, so we know you like to have an itinerary. Before leaving to travel, you\u2019re probably scouring the Internet and planning out your days by the hour with cute\u00a0brunch places and the must-see sights. But you have to be willing to be flexible. Relax a little and go wherever the day takes you. Maybe you got lost trying to find the one coffee shop you <em>had<\/em> to go to &#8212; don\u2019t sweat it. Vacations are so much more than taking photos for\u00a0a killer Instagram feed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Keep an Open Mind<\/strong><br \/>\nBe willing to try new and different things. You\u2019re not traveling to do the same types of things you do at home. While that seems obvious, it\u2019s important to remind yourself to step outside of your boundaries.\u00a0Try the food that&#8217;s never crossed your mind, or spend an\u00a0extra hour\u00a0to explore the historic landmark. You&#8217;ll get to experiences things you would have never imagined &#8212; and you&#8217;ll have great stories to tell once you get back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Hydrated<\/strong><br \/>\nWe cannot stress enough how important it is to stay hydrated! Drinking plenty of <a href=\"http:\/\/theflightattendantlife.com\/waterandairtravel\/\" target=\"_blank\">water can help minimize jet lag,<\/a> the feeling of motion sickness, and simply\u00a0keep you from feeling nauseous\u00a0while exploring. If this is your first time traveling, you won\u2019t know how being on a plane for hours will affect you and how you&#8217;ll adjust to new environments. But trust us,\u00a0a lot of\u00a0water will\u00a0go a long way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take Time to Reflect<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can learn a lot about yourself when you travel. At some point throughout your stay, be sure to go somewhere quiet and take time to reflect on the trip. What did you like most about your new adventure? What did you learn from the experience? Vacations come and go quickly, so reminisce and be thankful for the adventure that you had.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any tips for first-time travelers? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Now that it\u2019s warm out, you\u2019re likely going to catch the travel bug. 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