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Do you really think you're going to read all 300 pages of that travel guide? Not a chance. And do you think you're ever
going to read any of the guide again after your trip's over? Nope. So rip out the section that you'll actually need.
If you're planning on visiting the major cities in Spain, tear out the pages for Seville, Malaga, Barcelona, Madrid, and
maybe Valencia and Saragossa, and leave the rest of the guide home. Source
Eat Right
If you go to a restaurant for every meal, you're going to spend your entire budget on food. Instead, stop by a grocery and
buy a loaf of bread, some deli meat, cheese, and a condiment (or peanut butter and jelly or whatever you like on your
sandwiches), and some fruit, chips and/or cookies. One stop at the store can feed you for a few days at the same price of
one meal in a restaurant. Source
Dress Right
Don't stand out. Wear conservative clothes that aren't too flashy or too casual; avoid clothes that will instantly mark you as a
tourist. Furthermore, try not to appear too affluent. If you don't look like you have lots of money, your chances of
being asaulted are less. Source
Don't Wash Your Clothes
At least not every day. Jeans and outer shirts can be worn for few days without needing to be washed unless you're rolling around
in the mud. You really only need to wash your clothes if they're dirty (or stink). Bring a drain plug and a small squeeze
bottle with laundry detergent, and you can wash your underwear and socks (which should be changed every day) in a
hostel sink without spending the money on a load of laundry. Source
Hang On To Your Money
While leaving your backpack on or below your hostel bed is a fine idea, make sure to keep all valuables on your person at all times.
Wear a money belt for your cash, traveler's checks, passport, and any other important documents and always keep expensive
items, such as a camera, a pda, or a cell phone, close to you, unless you rent a storage locker. If you don't leave things
around to be stolen, theft won't be a problem. Source
Other Really Good Ideas
-leave a list of the serial numbers of your travelers checks with relatives at home Source
-bring travelers checks and major credit cards overseas - not cash Source
-put your name on all of your luggage, and use covered name tags to prevent casual observance of your identity Source
-travel light - the less you carry, the less you can lose, and you’ll be less tired Source
Foreign Travel Checklist
Don't over pack!
-passport (visa)
-2nd form of photo id
-return ticket
-insurance
-hotel reservations
-travelers checks/foreign currency
-medications/prescriptions
-sunscreen
-pain relievers
-laxatives
-saline solution
-insect repellent
-motion sickness medication
-contact details in case of emergency
-guide books, maps
-toiletries
-light waterproof jacket
-comfortable walking shoes
-underwear/socks
-shirts to match the weather
-shorts/pants
-sleeping sheets
-camera and film/memory
-video camera and tapes/memory
-travel journal
-playing cards
-binoculars
-luggage id tags
-watch
-sunglasses
-flashlight
-spare batteries (flashlight, cameras)
-adapter
-small towels
-laundry detergent
-mesh bag for laundry
-small padlock
-change
-money belt or equivalent
-ziplock bags
-passport (visa)
-2nd form of photo id
-return ticket
-insurance
-hotel reservations
-travelers checks/foreign currency
-medications/prescriptions
-sunscreen
-pain relievers
-laxatives
-saline solution
-insect repellent
-motion sickness medication
-contact details in case of emergency
-guide books, maps
-toiletries
-light waterproof jacket
-comfortable walking shoes
-underwear/socks
-shirts to match the weather
-shorts/pants
-sleeping sheets
-camera and film/memory
-video camera and tapes/memory
-travel journal
-playing cards
-binoculars
-luggage id tags
-watch
-sunglasses
-flashlight
-spare batteries (flashlight, cameras)
-adapter
-small towels
-laundry detergent
-mesh bag for laundry
-small padlock
-change
-money belt or equivalent
-ziplock bags
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