1/5: Plan your budget judiciously and do not forget to keep some extra funds for emergency. Use an app like splitwise for budgeting. / Image: Pexels

2/5: Do not forget to pack all your essentials. Keep emergency medical supplies like tampons, sanitary napkins, band-aids and other things. / Image: Pooja Bhatt/Instagram

3/5: Book accommodation in advance and make sure its a trust-worthy, safe one with genuine reviews. / Image: Unsplash

4/5: Plan your activities ahead of time and do thorough research before going on a trip to save time. / Image: Unsplash

5/5: Give your contact details and Google locations to a couple of trusted friends and family back home. / Image: Unsplash