Whereas no one ever really plans or wants to run into unfortunate situations while traveling for business or vacation, it’s always important to keep practical solutions in mind. We tend to feel sorry for people that freak out rather than handling things in a stressful situation with grace and poise. That’s why it’s important to think about things in advance before taking off for your next trip.
Some of these unfortunate situations might include a vehicle breakdown, trouble with money, running into language barriers, or dealing with the ever-present transportation delays in some places. Knowing in advance what you’ll do in each of these situations is a sign of maturity for the experienced traveler.
Vehicle Breakdown
If your vehicle breaks down, and you’re the driver, and it becomes un-drivable, you have to call a tow truck. It’s really that simple. There’s no need to stress and fuss and whine and complain – just call a tow truck. It’s not the last resort. It doesn’t have to be that expensive. All you have to do is look and your cell phone and search for the nearest place, and call the number. People can often make a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to situations like this, but a fast phone call to an experienced towing company fixes everything immediately.
Money Trouble
There are countless stories of people running into money trouble while they’re out traveling. ATM cards don’t work. Credit cards get declined. You run out of cash. All of these are very common, even if you thought you were as prepared as possible. In many cases, simply carrying a few traveler’s checks with you will alleviate all of those potentially disastrous situations. It doesn’t have to be a ton of money. And you don’t have to spend it once you get them. The point is just to have them in the case of an emergency.
Language Barriers
If you’re going somewhere that they speak a different language, the language barriers and trouble communicating is a very common issue. Fortunately, as long as you have Google translate app available on your phone, language barriers become something of a moot point. If you haven’t ever played around with the translate feature on your phone, you should do so before heading off to a foreign location.
Transportation Delays
Ultimately, no matter where you go, there’s a good chance there will be delays in transportation. Flights will get canceled. Subway cars will be late. You won’t be able to find a cab for a while. All sorts of things happen. And that’s why you have to make sure that you maintain an even attitude during these situations, rather than getting angry or frustrated. If you think through the situation in advance, and decide how you are going to calm down, then your overall trip will be that much less anxiety-inducing.
