5 Notices in Traveling

Cheska Llamas, 09A


Filipinos are fond of travelling. Hence, the terms lakwatsera/o and layas (layas’). We, Filipinos, rarely pass the chance to go just about anywhere. More often than not, we go somewhere whenever we have vacations. Whether to visit friends or relatives or just to relax or have fun, Filipinos just love traveling.


However, with all the excitement to travel and going to places, we usually forget the essentials that are keys to really having fun throughout the trip. Here are 5 basic things you should remember when traveling. Keep these in mind and you’re good to go, literally.

1. Plan ahead. Most of the time, travelers try to squeeze everything in a day. The best way to go is to have a list – things to do, sites to see, etc. This saves time and saves you from having headaches on deciding what to do and where to go next.


2. Pack light. Trust me, you’ll enjoy the trip more without those heavy bags – especially when you’re alone or you don’t have yayas carrying them around. Bring only the things that you think are really necessary.

3. You have to know the ups and downs of where you’re going. Bring a map, or better yet, study it beforehand so you won’t waste time trying to locate sites. Yes, you could ask around, but even that’s a waste of time. So be prepared when going on a trip.


4.You need money. Yes, you read that right. MONEY. Let’s face it; you can’t go far from your house without spending a cent. And with times like these, you can’t buy anything with 25 cents, let alone with one peso. You have to bring enough money for the whole trip and for emergency purposes. You never know when things might get wrong. And as Filipinos, of course, you also have to set some aside for pasalubong.

5. Lastly, pray. With all the calamities and terrorist attacks, you can never be so sure of your safety. Praying would give you a sense of security. So have a little prayer as your baon – this will surely keep you up and going through the trip.