There's a really simple way to reduce the chances of having a less rewarding journey. And the simple way is just planning before you depart. You should research about the obstacles you may face along the way and your destination. I'm going to give you some of the problems most travelers face on their journey and destinations so you can know what you may face and how to avoid it. Most travelers ignore these obstacles which makes their journey less rewarding. Form of transport The forms of transport you will or may have to use is one of the first things you have to take into consideration. Are you going to have to travel by road, sea, air or train? Knowing what you will use helps you in organizing your transport budget. But now how are you going to estimate your travel budget? by contacting various travel agents or your travel agent. They have information on car hires, air tickets, sea cruises and various transport resources. And they are always up to date with current ticket prices. So when you know what form of transport you will have to use to reach your destination, you can then get the actual ticket rates from your travel agent. The exchange rate Now as you know that currency is different from country to country and not forgetting the exchange rate that is always changing, you definitely have to check with your local news resource for the latest in exchange rate. This is another factor that most people turn to ignore and end up under budget. But one good advice I will give you on this point is that you should go just above your calculated budget, just to be on the safe side. Culture and language The culture and language of your destination is what can make or break the inviting atmosphere. The way we do things and speak to one another is different from one country to another. If you have bad habits, manners and language then please leave them all in your own room. Try to learn the basic language they use like greeting, please, thank you, help, etc. This will not only bring a pleasant welcome but in the long run you will get to the know and understand different cultures and language. Climate and crime rate Climate is not a factor to be ignored. Once you know the climate you will know what clothes to carry, unless you will have time for some shopping. Knowing this will also reduce your luggage since you won't be carrying unnecessary clothing. Some countries and continents are either very cold or hot. If it's a hot place, you definitely have to consider carrying a cargo hat and some open shoes. If it's a cold place, then carry a lot of warm clothing. Crime rates also play a major role. You have to know which places to avoid and availability of security. Some individuals can take advantage of you if they see that you don't have proper knowledge of the surroundings. Make sure you don't find you self up in the mix of these situations just only because to thought it was as safe as your neighborhood. If you're going for mountain hiking or what ever adventure you may be up too in an unknown land, make sure you have an authorized personal who will guide you. Now, don't take things for granted and then end up in another travel mess. If you do your research you will most definitely have a less stressful journey. I always do my research before I depart for any trip. I contact my travel agent in time, get to know the exchange rate, whether and so on. This helps me to stay in course with my trip plan. Start putting these tips into plan on each and every journey, and you will always get a more rewarding trip after trip.