Tips for Long Bus Trips

Tips for Long Bus Trips

• Travel with well-known companies that take care of passengers and count passengers during breaks.
• If possible, buy your ticket online. It will save you a lot of time and you will even be able to buy it cheaper.
• If you can't buy online, convert your money to local currency and buy it at the counter a few days before departure. If you are going to cross the border, do not forget your passport when buying your ticket.
• The earlier you buy your ticket , the more comfortable you can choose your seat. Seats may be available for selection and on some routes seats fill quickly.
• Buy the best class ticket you can afford.
• As much as possible, avoid seats located in front of the television , under the speakers or near the toilet, if available.
• Don't forget to bring snacks and water with you. Food and beverages are not always available.



• Get on the bus dressed in layers . You never know whether it will be too hot or too cold . Don't forget to bring socks.
• If you are going to cross the border , do not forget to have a pen with you to fill out the form .
• If you are very sensitive to light and sound , take earplugs and a sleeping band with you (for night trips).
• If you are going to travel on a scenic route, you can ask the authorities which side will be more enjoyable to watch from the bus.
• If you are going to travel through the mountains and have a fear of heights , try to choose the corridor side.



• Carry disinfectant with you.
• Carry tissues with you because not every bus has toilet paper .
• If you have an MP3 player , bring it with you
• Don't forget your camera, you can capture some pretty incredible shots through the glass, especially if you're traveling on a bus where the upper floor is available.
• Take something with you to protect yourself from the sun in case you encounter sunny weather .
• If you are over 1.80 meters, be prepared for a journey that will require you to curl up and be a little uncomfortable.
• Take your temperament with you.
• If you are in a beautiful country, do not choose to travel at night .
• You may consider taking sleeping pills for very long journeys , imagine journeys longer than 17 hours!
• Do not forget to get your baggage delivery coupon , you will need it when collecting your baggage.
• Have some change with you, you may need to give money as a tip when you pick up your luggage.
• Don't forget to put books in your bag in case of unexpected delays .
• Make sure you have the painkillers that best suit you... just in case.
• A piece of paper with a few words written in the local language of the region you are visiting or a small dictionary can be very useful.
• Mentally prepare yourself for periods of waiting at the border . In some places, the wait can last up to one and a half or even two hours .
• It goes without saying, but do not carry anything illegal with you.
• Be honest when crossing the border, not every place's law works the same way.
• Keep an eye on your valuables .

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