No matter how travel-savvy you think you are, taking a trip usually comes with a fair bit of chaos. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter who’s hit up many corners of the world or a travel novice who’s never explored beyond the comfort of your own country, something can always go wrong. No one is immune to little mishaps on the road, but if you want to improve your travel know-how, we’ve got you covered.
After all, the pleasure you get from your vacation generally depends on the amount of preparation you put into it. So our adventure-loving team here at Bored Panda has scoured the web for some of the most clever charts, maps, and infographics about traveling to help you prepare for your next journey.
From packing tips and flying tricks to tourist scams to be on the lookout for, we’ve put together this informative list to make sure you leave your home stress-free and ready to enjoy a phenomenal vacation. So take out your notebooks, get ready to pack your bag, and enjoy scrolling through these guides. Keep reading to also find our interview with travel writer and blogger from the US, Megan Starr. Upvote the ones you found most handy, and be sure to let us know what you think of them in the comments!
Psst! If you’re looking for even more insight to take your traveling to the next level, check out our earlier piece about the biggest mistakes most tourists make.
Read More: 40 Interesting And Helpful Charts And Infographics For Every Traveler Out There
#1 Power Socket Type Guide
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#2 Just A Cool Guide
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#3 Most Popular Tourist Scams To Avoid When Traveling
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#4 Different Electrical Outlets Per Countries
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#5 Backpacking Tip
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#6 The Worst (And Safest) Countries For Solo Female Travel Based On The 50 Most Visited Destinations Around The World (2019)
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#7 Pre-Trip Checklist
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#8 Places Where Birthright Citizenship Is Based On Land And Places Where It Is Based On Blood
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#9 Is It A Crime To Knock On A Door And Run Away?
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#10 Airplane Etiquette
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#11 For Couchsurfers And Vagabonds In Europe, Here’s An Interesting Map Showing Which Countries Are Most Likely To Offer You Food As A Guest In Their House
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#12 Guide To Metric System For U.S. Travelers
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#13 Cool Little Guide I Found
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#14 Map Showing Safest To Worst Countries For LGBTQ+ Travel
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#15 For Your Next Trip: How To Order Coffee In 8 Different Languages
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#16 The Best Time To Buy Plane Tickets
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#17 Travel Etiquette Tips Around The World
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#18 This Is So Useful For Road Trips
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#19 The Safest And Worst Destinations For LGBT Travelers (Updated March 2021)
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#20 How To Avoid Bed Bugs While Traveling
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#21 A Backpacker’s Guide To Packing
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#22 Found This While Researching Possible Routes For A Road Trip
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#23 Calling Codes Of Asian Countries
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#24 Countries Where You Can Drink Tap Water
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#25 The Eurovelo Is A Net Of Cycleways With More Than 70000 Kilometres Of Extension Which Crosses The Whole European Continent
The Eurovelo is made by 15 routes that go through 42 counties, making traveling Europe by bike not only possible but quite easy as well.
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#26 How To Fly Like A Pro
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#27 Travel Packing Do’s And Don’ts
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#28 The Essential Travel Guide To Rome
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#29 Traveling To The US From European Countries (Visa Requirement And Refusal Rate)
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#30 Which Side Of The Road Should You Drive On In Each Country?
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#31 Packing A Backpack
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#32 A Guide To Off Season Travel In Countries Around The World
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#33 Canadian Travel Advisory Country Safety Ratings
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#34 How To Fold A Suit Jacket For Travel
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#35 Gay Travel Index Across The EU And The US. The Index Takes Into Account Matters Like Law, Rights, And Locals’ Friendliness Toward The LGBTQ+ Community
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#36 Useful Business Travel Apps
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#37 Travel Safe, From Start To Finish
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#38 The Essential Travel Guide To Paris
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#39 An American’s Guide To European Capitals Pronunciation
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#40 Regions Considered Safe To Travel To By The French Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
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