Do you travel for work often? Is it your desire to do so or are circumstances forcing you to? Well, if you have already mastered the tricks and are enjoying every bit of it, kudos.

If you are the type that travels for work because you have to, then its time you changed the perspective. Why? Because you can have fun even if you are travelling for work.

While it’s important to prioritize on the main agenda of your trip, even work without play makes Jack a dull boy. Of course, you will not be working 24/7. Then why not spend your free time like a real tourist?

There are so many things you can do after those serious meetings other than staying in your hotel room dreading for the day you will take your flight back home.

Business travel doesn’t necessarily have to be this boring moment you can’t even look forward to.

If you only be more open-minded, creative and plan your trip appropriately, you can reduce the agony associated with business travels and make your trip one of the most unforgettable one.

If you are wondering how to go about it, here are awesome practical tips you can incorporate during your next business trip to make it more fun and memorable.

It’s time you transform your typical business trips to incredible mini-vacation experiences.

1. Include the weekend

If you don’t work during the weekend like most business people, then make sure you put it into good use during your business trips.

Otherwise, it doesn’t make sense to work the whole week and only rush to catch your flight on Friday afternoon because you are done with work-related issues.

Not unless you have an emergency to deal with back at home, you don’t have a reason to rush back home when you have a golden opportunity to enjoy a real vacation now.

Your company may not cater for the extra days but this shouldn’t worry you. Staying for the weekend can make an incredible low-cost vacation.

This could be a great opportunity for you to explore a gorgeous destination you couldn’t have considered travelling to if you weren’t travelling for work.

If the hotel room you were staying at is beyond your budget, then move out and get a more economical hotel.

By now you know your way around and it won’t be difficult to get affordable accommodation. This is also a good time for you to indulge in local delicacies.

Forget about those high-end restaurants frequented by tourists and get to know what is offered in the restaurants frequented by locals.

If you hadn’t gone for any sightseeing, then this is a good time to do so. This should be the time to engage yourself in any interesting activities you weren’t able to do during the week.

2. Pay to access the lounge

When it comes to your comfort, you do not have to be too stingy. Spending some extra cash to access the lounge is not being extravagant. It is a way of making yourself comfortable whenever you are at the airport…
 
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