They can also offer some handy referrals and give ideas on what things might cost, book ground transportation and much, much more. 

 

There are always also hostels, YMCA, and YWCA’s that are clean, safe and reliable. If visiting multiple cities, picking one hotel chain might also be more convenient and save you time and money in the process.

 

A discussion on travel logistics, dynamics and process would not be complete, without mentioning safety and security. A couple of tips follow:

 

§         Do not travel with precious possessions and be discreet with cash and other valuables. Leave sentimental and irreplaceable items at home preferably.

 

§         Protect your essentials like travel documentation, passport, traveler’s checks, credit cards and more. Concealing them on-person, in a pouch or somewhere in your clothing is all accepted practice.

 

§         Be watchful but not paranoid about being at risk of becoming or being a robbery victim.  You will end up spending excessive money on cabs everywhere as opposed to taking a gentle stroll and or exploring by foot!

 

§         Keep valuables concealed in crowded places. Do not consider hip pockets and dangling bags good places for your wallet!

 

§         Do not carry excess cash you do not need, especially at night and do not flaunt cash in public under any circumstance. Do not make yourself a visible and easy target.

 

§         Divide and spread your cash and other money instruments like traveler’s checks around your luggage – do not carry it all in one place.

 

§         A good budgeting tip is wrapping your wallet with a rubber band or two to make it harder for pickpockets to remove it from your pocket without detection!

 

§         Keep your luggage safe, with you and secure at night when you sleep.

 

§         Never leave luggage and or valuables in a car, bus, taxi, train or other form of transportation.