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Whether you are just starting out travelling or you are a seasoned pro,
getting lost while traveling can be scary. Sometimes though, getting
lost is the best thing that can happen, because you end up discovering
something incredible that you otherwise would not have seen. Regardless
of whether getting lost gets your heart racing in a good or a bad way,
better to have a plan for when things don’t go as planned, just in case
and so that you can prevent getting lost somewhere you maybe shouldn’t
be. In this section, we give you some tips to prevent getting lost in the
first place, as well as what to do when you are lost.
1. Avoid Getting Lost

The best way to make sure that you don’t end up somewhere you really
don’t want to be is by preparing in advance. If you will have a mobile
device with you, download a reliable navigation app or two. See our
write-up on Navigation for our recommendations for top apps.
Remember, however, that there may be times when your device
won’t be functioning properly. Either the battery dies, the satellite
connection is down, or maybe you just aren’t in the kind of place that
you should whip out a phone. Whatever the reason, it is a good idea
to be prepared with some sort of non-electronic version of directions.
Take a minute to look at the directions before you leave your origin.
Take a few notes to carry along, so you can jog your memory a bit
and stay on track.
One great idea is to print out a map of the area you are in before
you even leave for your trip, or when the opportunity arises, so you can
carry it around with you and mark important places or routes. Before
you leave your accommodation, have the reception mark the place on
your map, so you always know where it is and carry the address with
you, either on a business card or written down somewhere. This is
probably the most important thing you need to have in your pocket
when you set out.
Finally, and this goes to a point we mention below, be prepared
with some local cash in your pocket, in case you need to grab a taxi
or a bus. Don’t just carry your card or money from home around with
you, make sure you always have a reasonable amount of local currency
as well.

2. Staying Calm
So, you prepared yourself as best you could, but you somehow still find
yourself walking around in circles or totally unable to identify where
you are on a map. What do you do now? The first thing to do is not
panic. Remember that there are often many good sides to getting lost!
If that doesn’t calm you, you should still take a deep breath, because
there are ways to fix the situation. We have you covered with a list of
options below.

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