Five things to do when you get home from a trip

Article written by TravelRapidly, travel resources, tips & advice

Some of us need to take a breather after a holiday, while others prefer to head straight into their daily lives, to jump back on to a routine. However, here are 5 tips that will get you on the right track after a holiday.

Check your bank and credit card statements – Since identity theft is on the rise, it is best to go through your credit card statements in detail. You should check for double charging, missing refund credits and spending that is unauthorized by you.

Turn off the international package on your cell phone – Most travelers will enable international calling/ texting and data.

Deal with your emails – It is a good idea to get on top of your emails. This will let you respond to emails that are urgent sooner rather than later. If you have turned on an “out of office” notification, remember to switch it off.

Take care of your body – Although your holiday may have been relaxing, crossing time zones, flight delays and over indulging on food and alcohol, can tax the body. Start off by drinking lots of water and making a few healthy home cooked meals for the week ahead. It is also important to get as much sleep, in order to let your body adapt to your new time zone.

Filter your photos.- Go through your vacation pictures and sort and caption them. Since your memories are fresh, you will be able to remember more detail than if you do it a week or a month after your trip.