15 Travel Myths You Should STOP Believing Right Away

Internet being cluttered with too much useless and fake information nowadays can make the life of any regular person quite annoying. From politics, celebrity gossip to travel, nothing seems to be left out when it comes to loads of bad information.

However, we at Adotrip have always strived to provide our users with content that is apt, useful and fresh. Keeping this in mind and to dispel the clouds of all the wrong info, we have compiled a list of top 15 travel myths that you need to STOP believing right away. 

So, let's dive in and explore what are all the travel myths that need to be busted? 

1. Travel is Expensive

If you can do without living in all those luxury hotels and resorts and also fly economy rather booking a business class air ticket, then you can easily cut down the slog and travel way cheaper and happier while saving a ton of money.

In crux, it means that you choose Airbnb over those costly hotel bookings, bus over that premium uber taxi, economy class over first or even premium economy class, travel light, ask for those discounts. Even by doing just these simple yet effective things, you will be able to cut down well on your travel expenses and enjoy travel for what it really is - a magical experience worth cherishing.

2. Travelling can be Dangerous

Accidents do happen and are very real; they cannot be brushed under the carpet. However, behind all these kinds of unforeseen and unexpected events mostly lies ignorance and carelessness on the part of the passenger (s).

Anything bad of this sort can be easily avoided by taking some basic precautions which include

• Buying travel insurance
• Educating yourself about travel sense
• Following all the laid out rules of the respective state or country
• Take care of all the essentials like your wallet, documents
• Avoid travelling alone in places which don’t seem safe

3. Street Food Makes You Sick

On the contrary, eating street food with your loved ones while you gulp down the culture of a place is perhaps one of the most unforgettable memories of any trip for anyone.

Why eating street food can be better than eating in a five-star restaurant is because it is:

• Cheap
• Quick to be prepared
• Let’s you dive in the local culture of a place

However, do avoid eating street food at a joint which is situated in some unhygienic place, or is being prepared in dirty conditions, or was kept in the open for too long. No one needs to tell you this unless you are a child.

4. Everyone can Converse in English

Now, this is another huge travel myth people come across in every part of the world. Many people just believe that the whole world is supposed to speak English which is a very wrong notion in itself.

It is important that people become aware of the fact that English is not a Universal language at all. At many places, you will find that locals are quite comfortable speaking there own regional language.

5. Luxury Hotels and Resorts are Worth it

The very notion of associating your holidaying with luxury hotels and luxury trips is wrong. As the old age adage goes, money can’t buy you happiness is so true in this case.

Thus, as long as a place is clean, is equipped with basic amenities from vegetables to a good wi-fi connection, it is worth it.

6. You Don’t Need Travel Insurance

The thing is that you do need it. It is as important as getting your bookings right to anything else important you could imagine.

Getting travel insurance can help you in case of any unforeseen event, protecting you both from physical injuries and accidents as well as economic crunch.

7. Hostels can be Cheap

Depending upon your situation, hostels can be a good option for accommodation. However, not always so. In many cases, while you are travelling with your friends, family members or even with your better half, renting a room with Airbnb or using a basic hotel can be a fairly good choice compared to living in hostels.

8. Overnight Trains and Buses Should Be Avoided

If you are a woman or even a man who is travelling solo, then, in some places of the world, you are better off avoiding such a situation. However, not always so. Travelling on buses or trains during the night time, especially with your pals can be quite an unforgettable experience too.

9. Guide Books can be Relied Upon

You may observe that at times guide books can be out of date, thus, using them as a reliable source of travel can be a bit annoying. So, it is best to depend on technology and use apps like Google maps and local blogs about a particular place. Chances are, as they are tech-driven, their owners like Google and local bloggers have to constantly update their products to stay relevant in the game.

10. Duty-Free Means Always Cheaper

The word duty-free can mean different in different countries and it not always mean that you are getting a good deal. Duty-free basically means that taxes aren’t being collected, however, it is not a guarantee of lower prices. Thus, for any intelligent traveller, it is important to do their research properly so that they don’t lose money over such things.

11. You Must Always Exchange Currency at the Airport

At airports, the currency exchange offers the tourists and travellers their service luring them with the tagline ‘no fee’. However, a regular person doesn’t know that usually the fee is already built in such deals. Thus, it would be suitable for anyone to go to their bank and get foreign money exchanged for the XYZ value at least a week in advance.

12. All Hotel Booking Sites Offer the Same Price

This is another misconception which people usually end up believing. However, the truth is that if you do proper planning and research a bit, then, you will eventually find a better hotel deal. With this, you will also be able to save a considerable amount of money.

13. Places with Travel Warning Must Always be Avoided

The crux of this is to avoid any kind of fear-mongering news and T.V. headlines which might make your travel plans go waste. Most of the time, all you need to do is be a little careful (especially in large crowds) while travelling to such destinations and doesn’t mean to totally cancel out your plans. For instance, while travelling in the cities of India, you need to be aware of pickpockets.

14. There is a Big Magic Day to Do Your Travel Bookings

If set aside, occasions like Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, then there is no reason to wait for that special moment for making your flight or hotel booking. In countries like India, people usually believe in doing things according to the auspiciousness of time which is a somewhat weird and irrelevant notion to believe in.

15. You Should Always Buy Wine While on a Foreign Trip

This is again not always right. For instance, in France, you will get wine at much cheaper rates than anywhere else in the whole world. However, in many other countries, the same wine can be expensive too, thus you cannot decide what is what. And based on this calculation, the idea of buying wine from a foreign country wouldn't be exactly called intelligent. 

So, with this, we have debunked the top 15 travel myths as promised. Do comment and let us know if we may have missed out on any. And if you are soon planning a trip then plan your itinerary with Adotrip’s Tour planner.