You have planned your trip, made memories, and had your fun, but now it is time to come home. Upon returning from a trip, it’s tempting to laze around for a day or two before going back to everyday life. You may even feel a bit lost, and unable to make the switch back to normal life immediately. The following is a list of things you should do after your holiday to push you back into the flow of things the right way.
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Check your finances: During your trip, you may have used unsecured internet connections or given your details to merchants who may use it for something else. These could easily lead to you being a victim of identity theft and credit card fraud; which happens more often than you think.
While away, it might have been challenging to get in touch with your bank to ensure that your finances were in check. Now that you are home, you should go through your bank and credit card statements. Do this to see if there have been any double charges, missing refund credits, or transactions you did not authorise.
Take care of your body: Although travelling offers you the perfect chance to escape and explore, it can be stressful and take a toll on your body. It is not uncommon to get sick when you return from a trip, so you should drink loads of water and boost your immune system by taking in fruits and vegetables. The current COVID-19 pandemic is also a reason to take care of your body as it has changed the face of travel.
One of the requirements is a 14-day quarantine after a trip. Be sure to do this and contact your healthcare provider if you seem to experience any symptoms. Also, consider taking a recovery day to sleep off the jetlag, recover from the airplane cold or apply a coconut oil/aloe vera treatment to help your skin recover from a sunburn.
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Cancel the international package on your phone: Before your trip, you may have decided to use your mobile carrier’s international package. The package makes it easier for you to make calls and send text messages during your time away from home. However, it is expensive, so one of the things you would have to do as soon as possible would be to cancel your subscription to the package.
Make insurance claims: If you need to make a claim on your travel or health insurance policy, then do so as soon as possible. There are usually deadlines for these claims to be made, which might be in the fine print you often forget to read. To avoid being ineligible for coverage, have the necessary documents, and make your claim as soon as possible.
Share your experiences: It is useful to inform others about your experiences. You might encourage them to take the same trip, prepare them for what to expect, or prevent them from making the same mistakes you made. Show them pictures, recommend hotels and restaurants, tourist attractions and so forth.
With these five tips, you can comfortably go back to everyday life, save money, stay healthy, and keep your afterglow.
