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Travel stress free: 6 tips for how to keep calm and travel on A trip abroad is an exciting experience, but it does come with some admin – such as the need to buy tickets, book a hotel, pack a suitcase, and in some cases find someone to babysit the cat. Here are a few pieces of precious advice to keep stress levels low / By Lihi Ron

have discovering a new place, eating good food, and meeting friendly people. If none of this helps, try talking to someone. Sharing your feelings with someone, a family member, a friend, or a therapist, can provide emotional support and help you gain perspective. 05 Don’t leave your house in a mess. Before you leave, make sure there are no dirty dishes in the sink or dirty clothes in the washing machine. Make sure all your bills are paid, that the house is clean, and leave a key with someone that’ll take care of your pets and water the plants. Before you step outside, stop for a few seconds, take a deep breath, and look around you, take in the sight of the warm home that’ll be there to welcome you when you get back. 06 Remember, nothing’s permanent. It’s normal to be a little anxious before a flight. And chances are the feeling will subside once the journey begins. Remind yourself that it’s only a fleeting feeling and that you’ve made all the plans you needed to, so there’s no reason to worry. Focus on the excitement and fun you’re going to have. And remember that every good thing comes to an end, and that you’ll eventually be back in your natural environment and in the safety of your home.

01 Plan ahead. The more time you have to plan, the less stressed you’ll feel. Once you have your destination and flight dates, purchase your tickets (choose your flight seats wisely), book a hotel or other accommodation option of your choice, don’t forget to get travel insurance for the duration of your trip, and make arrangements for how to get to the airport. 02 Read up on your destination. In parallel to getting ahead with the practical planning, start reading up on all the sites and attractions your destination has to offer. Buy tickets to places like museums ahead of time to avoid long lines when you’re there. Check the Internet for recommendations and reviews other travelers have left about your destination. The more

information you have, the more prepared you’ll be, and thus less stressed. 03 Prepare a packing checklist. One of the most stressful things to do before a flight is the packing. Check the weather at your destination so that you know what kind of clothing you need to take with you, also according to the activities planned. And of course, don’t forget to pack your travel documents. If you’re having trouble, download the PackPoint app. It’s a fantastic help for getting the job done. 04 Practice relaxation techniques. Mindfulness and relaxation techniques can help if you’re feeling anxious. Try deep breathing, meditation, or yoga to reduce tension. Visualize the fun you’ll

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