Travel agencies make life much easier for travelers, but their services significantly increase the cost of visiting other countries. That is why many tourists prefer to travel on their own without resorting to the help of travel companies.
To go on a trip without the services of a travel agency, you first need to collect all the information about the route you are interested in. The easiest way to do this is on the Internet, a lot of useful information can be found on the websites of the same travel companies.
First of all, gather information about the attractions you want to see. If they are within the same country, determine the most optimal travel route. Carefully evaluate your options for movement: even if two points on the map are close enough, this does not mean that you can easily get from one to the other. Be sure to look for information on railway, bus, air routes. You should have the most complete information about all movement along the planned route.
If you intend to stay in one locality, you need to book a hotel room in advance, this will save you unnecessary hassle. Reservation of a room will be useful to you also when obtaining a visa. In the event that you want to visit several places, book a room only in the first one. You can always book rooms as you travel, which will provide you with complete freedom of movement. If you do not go to any mass events with the participation of thousands of people, the problem of overnight stay does not arise at all, you can always find a room after arriving at the place.
Find information about the visa regime of the countries you want to visit in advance. A Schengen visa is required to visit most European countries. To travel to England, you will need to separately obtain a British visa, since this country is not part of the Schengen area. Many countries of the world have established a visa-free or simplified visit regime with Russia, which means that you can get a visa upon arrival in the country. You can find more detailed information on this on the Travel.ru website.
Since you have decided to travel on your own, you will also purchase the necessary tickets for the trip yourself. If you have a transfer, be sure to consider the time difference between time zones. When buying tickets, always find out if you can make the desired transfer.
When going to a foreign country, always learn about its morals and customs, so as not to find yourself in an awkward situation. The more information you collect, the easier and more enjoyable your trip will be.
