Time management
Travellers might often find themselves short of time for a journey, or at a destination. Business travellers might need to devote most of their time for work.
Even pleasure travellers might want to be time-efficient. Expenses for accommodation and food rack up as a journey gets longer (especially in high-income countries), and returning home for work and daily life is usually necessary.
Weekend journeys and bachelor(ette) parties usually feature ambitious plans, but have a short time to complete them.
PhilosophyPeople are wired differently. Some people want to get to the airport three hours beforehand, while others are happy to get there as the plane is boarding. If you are traveling with a person who's different, beware.
PrepareHe must rise betimes who fain of anotheror life or wealth would win;scarce falls the prey to sleeping wolves,or to slumberers victory in strife. People who are not in full-time employment have more time to travel.
Get inFlying is the fastest way to travel long distances. Direct flights are fastest. Multiple-leg flights can differ a lot in total time; use aggregators to evaluate them against each other.
Get aroundIn cities, public transportation is usually an efficient method to get around. However, transit systems work very differently. Some have long delays or shutdowns.
EatStreet food, fast food or a ready-made meal from a supermarket can save time, as well as packing camping food such as sandwiches, bananas, or nutrition bars (with the consideration that baggage slows you down).
DoIf you stay more than a day in a city, a guided tour is usually a good starter activity. It gives you an overview of the city, advice on other attractions, and possibly new companions.
DrinkAlways have a bottle of water or juice with you to avoid spending time searching for a place to get it.
BuyYou can save time if you are careful to bring all equipment you need from home, instead of buying it at the destination. This makes your baggage heavier, though.
SleepWhile sleep deprivation is a health hazard (and will usually ruin your travel experience) you could save some time and money if you sleep on a train, bus, plane, or ship.
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