Traveling overseas can be a huge eye opener for an tourist, no matter how old you are, but even more so for an Australian who is completely sheltered from life abroad

While we have TVs and internet and other ways of connecting to the foreign world, you never really know until you go.

But while it may be fun and a real inner journey, traveling can also have its down time, where you miss home, feel lonely, isolated and find it hard coping with life abroad.

Here is a list of things to expect when you are overseas and to prepare yourself for the worst.

Be prepared to feel lonely at man stage. You will miss home initially, but that will disappear when you meet new people and settle in.

Being fooled by locals is also a common thing in many countries, especially third world nations. Make sure you do not give away your trust easily and always be cautious of people you first meet.

Times will be tough. Money will be an issue, and it will never always be smooth sailing. Expect to have a few hiccups, but embrace them when they arrive.

Language barriers will always exist. Not everyone speaks English and there will be nations where our English will be useless.

Your hygiene levels will have to be lowered. You will find you have less privacy and ability to be as clean as you are in your home.

But, despite all the annoying factors that come with traveling, you will also have some of the best times of your life.

Enjoy!