Forgotten passports, poorly planned trips, safety, extreme spending during trips—to mention a few— are the most common setbacks travelers face. 

Holidaymakers travel to new destinations for various reasons but mainly to explore, search for new opportunities or quench their undying thirst to adventure.

Because traveling the world is a challenging undertaking, travelers go searching for info, tips, best practices, and all sort of ideas to ensure a safe, affordable, and enjoyable traveling experience. But it turns out not all tips travelers get from different sources are true. Some are mere hearsay from individuals who’ve not experienced it first-hand.

Forbes talked to different travelers and travel experts to gather tips and best practices newbie explorers can rely on this festive season amid the anxiety and rush of activities. The tips range from packaging tactics to booking and to more exciting stuff like how to enjoy the most of your trip.

1. Wear comfortably for