1. Set aside a travel budget. Consider that going on a trip abroad is not just about buying that plane ticket. There are other necessary documents that you need to secure and spend money on such as documentary requirements for passport application, the passport fees, terminal fees, visa fees and travel taxes. It is also wise to note how many in your family will go with you and the place where you will stay (hotel, inn, a relative/friends house and have a budget for each member of your family/travel buddy. If you have a budget set aside for these expenses, you are on your first step to your dream destination. However, you can also opt to start doing the passport and visa processing if you have spare cash to spend for that while building up your travel budget for your dream destination.
2. Pick a travel destination that suits your budget. It is wise to consider the most suitable place for your budget. Research on the places that you wish to go so you can decide whether you can afford the place. Ask around from friends and family who have been there and ask for clues on their cost of travel so you will have an idea. There are countries that will not require any visa based from your country of origin. In that case, you do not need to spend for visa processing fees and you will save a lot of time in your travel plans. If money is not a problem, you can visit any place that you wish for as long as there is an embassy of your own country in your destination.
3. Make a travel itinerary. Once you know your perfect country of destination, having a travel itinerary saves you from many possible misadventures. Research on the places that will become your temporary residence for the duration of your travel. Know how to go from point a to point b, what are the available and accessible means of transport and again, how much you need to spend for transportation cost. Also, make a research on the country's weather, its people, culture and important laws. It helps that you know the weather of that country at the time of your visit as this will impact on how well you will enjoy the place. How can you stroll around when the place is inundated by flood or freezing in deep snow?
4. Buy your plane ticket. If you have your budget, your important travel documents, perfect destination and itinerary, you can already book and buy plane tickets online. It saves you some money if you buy your own ticket. Airlines on international destination usually have online booking and payment. You can just pick your destination, travel date and time then pay for the ticket online using debit or credit card. After payment, you can print your plane ticket and you are done with your first phase of travel plan.
If you are one of those very busy souls and you have money to spare, there are travel agencies that you can tap to do any of the above or all those things for you. They provide package tours that you can choose whatever fits your budget.
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