The Common Pieces Of Travel Advice You Should Actually Ignore

These suggestions may sound wise, but they're actually preventing you from getting the most out of your vacation.

Put your passport somewhere safe. Wear comfortable shoes for trips that involve a lot of walking. Check the weather at your destination before packing. Avoid excursions that exploit or endanger animals.

When it comes to traveling, much of the advice you receive can be helpful. But there is also information people share that may unknowingly make your trip less fun.

We talked to some travel industry professionals to get their take on common travel advice that you should probably blow off. Read on for their advice:

‘Go here. It’s huge on TikTok and Instagram.’

“What can be gorgeous on the ’gram can often be totally misleading and disappointing,” said Alice Teramoto, a destination specialist at the travel agency Goway.