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    Tour Director tips

    Posted on 13th Feb 2013 @ 1:19 AM

    Our tour directors are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Their expertise and years of travel make them the world's best travel professionals so we asked them to add some of their tips for travel:

    • Ensure you have budgeted for the entire trip, including money for shopping, extra meals and optional excursions.
    • Research your destination(s) - learning a bit about your destination before you get there is a great way to prepare for your trip - there are plenty of books and online resources.
    • Learn some useful phrases - your tour director will be able to converse in the languages of the places you visit but learning a few phrases can’t hurt and any attempts are usually appreciated by locals.
    • Hone your photography skills - try out your camera in different conditions and find out what settings work best. Try your camera in different lighting, under various weather conditions. Also try taking the same object from different angles and capture moving objects. A little bit of practice will help you capture better pictures on tour.
    • Meet your fellow tour mates before you travel. Insight’s online Community section under Bulletin Board on the Insight website lets you meet travellers who are going to be on your tour prior to your trip. You can also get advice on touring from seasoned travellers and share your memories and stay in touch with friends after your tour.
    • Prepare your travel journal: a travel journal is a great way of keeping the memories of your trip alive for years to come. Find a journal that is easy to carry and take a plastic sleeve to keep mementoes such as ticket stubs and photos. There are also a lot of online journals that you can use.