If you’re currently in a position to do a bit of traveling on a whim, perhaps for vacation, or maybe you just have the time, money, and inclination, there’s the possibility that you may want to head to where the most political intrigue is. You may want to see the rallies and the caucuses and the primaries and the crowds jockeying for position. You may want to see history in the making.

And if that’s the case, there are a few basic tips and strategies for traveling that you could benefit from in order to get the most out of your journey, including understanding the business strategy of politicians themselves, following social media trends, visiting and talking to established figures, traveling along communication lines, and packing light and tight.

Think About the Campaigner’s Business Strategy

To determine your own travel strategy, consider the business strategy of the politicians themselves. They can essentially be considered a self-contained brand and  business in themselves, and they’re going to be following the path of highest effectiveness and least resistance. They want the most bang for their buck, and so by following, essentially, their business philosophy, you can incorporate that into your basic travel plan.

Follow Social Media Trends

You can follow politicians on social media to see where they are and where they’ll be headed as well. Many times, they have teams of people sending out information so that they’ll be expected at a new location. Use all of this information to your advantage, and be sure to absorb and internalize the tone of the communication as well. Traveling to political events means being aware of general political climates.

Visit and Talk To Established Figures

You can also check in with established figures in certain locations as well. Consider how interesting it would have been to speak with the officials in Arizona recently, with the madness that followed the democratic polling and voting there. It would have been a historic travel occasion just to see that process coming and going.

Travel Along Communication Lines

Communication lines between politicians and constituents are well known to go right along well-worn paths. They started along rail lines, and then phone lines, and then radio waves, and then internet paths. Following these trails will lead you to travel to some of the most interesting places, geographically, that you can find, theoretically.

Pack Light and Tight

If you’re traveling the political circuit, so most certainly don’t want to carry around a lot of physical luggage, so remember to pack light and tight. You aren’t the one on display necessarily in these places, so go for function over form, and you’ll have the journey of a lifetime!