Travel Experts Share Their Best 20 Travel Tips

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When we came to Boracay Island in the Philippines last February, me and my whole family slept the day on our arrival then we woke at arround 2:30 am local time. Me and my sister used this time for an super early walk to the nearest 7 eleven and the 24/7 restaurant (Boracay Island is secured. Don't worry)

I ordered the 35L Pakt One Travel duffel and from experience, that's more than enough for my Japan/Korea trip.
I went to Japan for 18 days in 2019 and the Away carry-on 38L was more than enough for me so thanks to my last experience, I know for a fact that I never want to roll a luggage/carry-on with me ever again.

Also, all the Airbrb I've been in had washing machines so I can definitely under pack. Worst case I need to hand wash some shirts and undies but that is no big deal!

Backpacks with wheels are awesome. You get the best of both. Never wear a sling with money on your back. Keep everything of value that's small on your chest in a hard to open case, out of site if possible. I use to keep 500us (maybe spit with local money) bucks in my non-namebrand, non flashy shoes for emergencies. (muggers will take name brand shoes like nike). You can get phones with 2 sim card slot (i still have one). And never let a taxi driver put you bag in the trunk. I worked on cruise lines...and often left the tourist zones. So, I've avoided the worst. I did this stuff from day 1...it saved my ass a few times.

Is that an oura ring??

Chase no longer does travel notifications. I used to set up alerts online and was getting ready to do it again but the site doesn't have the function. I went to a branch and they don't do it there. Called Sapphire Reserve customer service and the rep said "As long as you don't exceed your limit, your transaction won't be declined." When I asked if they wanted to know where I was going or how long I'd be gone, she said they don't need to know. (We're gonna find out because I leave tonight but I'm taking cash and have a Wise card, just in case).

Jewelry dupes are an absolute must when traveling - no way would I travel with my engagement ring! A good dupe does the job and if it's lost, no big deal.

it's a good advise to book a flight with muliple layovers when the industry is stable. Now the aviation industry is still a bit shaky after the Covid, so they still cancel a lot of flights. And if one of your legs is cancelled, the whole trip is and u need to book it over and re-arrange everyhing. So my tip - until the market stabilizes, try to book the direct flights or with minimal layovers. Save your energy and time and worries

Nice to see the "EU AMO FLORIPA" there. I hope you enjoyed Brazil 💚

Rick Steves, the OG. Forever a fan here also.

What jacket is he wearing ?

I also have a 'throw away' wallet with expired license, expired credit card and a few bills in the currency of the country I am in and a few US dollars. Started carrying it years ago. Thieves are not going to reject your wallet just because the stuff in it is bogus, it is a grab and run situation. Although I must say because of the trips we now take with a travel company we have been quite fortunate in that they take us away from confrontational areas and warn about areas that might be questionable for tourists.

One travel tip I'll add is to find things that save you time. Here's my list:

(1) Get Global Entry, that saves you time.

(2) Pack everything in carry-on to avoid the 2 hour metal carousel. My setup is 28-35 Liters and no more than 3 lbs (unfilled backpack).

(3) Don't bring "travel-friendly multitools". Not worth it. First off, the Jetsetter will 'still' get confiscated in Narita airport. But most importantly even if your item is NOT confiscated, you WILL be stopped for inspection. Don't waste 20 minutes of time. Don't buy things that slow you down

(4) Other people mention this but Charles Schwab debit card save time. No foreign transaction fees, no atm fees

(5) While being in the back of the plane is more cheaper, it sometimes might be worth it to be more towards the middle or as close to the front. You're the first to leave

Really agree with all these tips here. Especially the one about going 'directly' with the airline. Often you'll see fares from a third party provider like Kiwi or something like that. Don't do it! Pay the extra money and go DIRECTLY with the airline. If things go wrong the airline will work with you. But if you go third party and things go wrong, it's a death spiral in that they say to go to the airline but the airline will say to go to Kiwi -- and you waste HOURS, even days of time. Just pay the extra and book it directly with the airline.

First minimalist trip for me in a few months, thanks for all the advice. I think I'll go with the Osprey 26+6. Excited!

May i know is you are allowed to fly with a tripod with your carry on camera bag?

200+ flights? As in total or per year? That’s average for the year for me.

I’d pack the rubber gloves as well🧤🩸🩹 just in case of a deep cut or helping out a stranger, you don’t know what germs you have on your hands🦠🙌🏼😇

I take an expired credit card with several (10 or so)wraps of black electrical tape. Small, light and easily stored (about 9 grams) for emergency repairs, so many uses.

Hello, what Apple Watch band are you wearing?

Here’s my money tip! There are debit cards that you can use at any atm in the world and the bank will refund your atm fees. I personally use the Charles Schwab debit card. And it also doesn’t have a foreign transaction fee if something happens to your credit cards. Saved me in Canada when I went to a food festival that didn’t take card

Floripa! Pros input! Love everything on this video.

My simple travel tip. Take photos of everything you are packing. Over a period of time, you will realise what you use more and what can be left at home. Plus, it is a visual checklist of things you HAVE TO take on a trip or be optional or worn so few times It can be packed last, if the pack permits.

I have been traveling by air on my own for 48 years. I have racked up well over 1M miles and 90% of it on international travel.

PH tips are on point. I have a couple of variations on their theme: 1) Money: get a small amount of cash in the airport where you will arrive (not >$100). Most things can be paid for with a credit card (and should be), but a little cash on hand solves a lot of little problems.

The biggest piece of advice I will tack on is copies of your documents. I am not a fan of USB drives, lose it and you are toast. Backup in the cloud is good. Paper is better. Having at least two copies of your documents in different places and one you leave at home can save you in places which technology can’t. It sucks to lose your phone and your access to anything… It may seem like overkill, until it isn’t…

The PH crew absolutely know what they are doing and give great advice (no this isn’t sponsored..). Another great video!

+1 for the backup phone. For some reason I reset my Google password in order to log-in to an app. Well, it ended up signing me out of my phone as well and needed two factor authentication since I wasn't at my "home" wifi. Let's say that I was just freaking out a bit. Google kept trying to send a verification to previous devices but they weren't with me. Then I remembered my backup (old primary) phone. I charged it up and turned it on and hoped for the best. I guess since it wasn't on and connected, it didn't get the push to sign out and it popped up as a verification device shortly after. Day was saved.

This channel has become comfort food

I have traveled to 67 countries and having the right gear is absolutely important. But most important is learning about the areas culture and ways of life. This will come in handy more times than you can ever imagine. Safe travels to everyone!

Glad to see you trying on a new look, Tom.

Makes you seem more confident and relaxed.

Money.. South Korea in 2022.. couldnt buy public transport card at the airport.. and all ATMs were not working. Good to have a stash of cash before landing.

I like to print out a paper copy of my flights and hotel reservations , just in case of network issues , i also make a paper copy of my passport

In Japan all 7-11 that I’ve been to accept foreign atm cards. They also have an option for 1000 yen bills which is great.

Merino wool is the best for clothing, e-sim cards, collapsible water bottles

Tip 1: don’t wear shorts or flip flops.

Having +500 flights (without having them under my belt) i have been doing fine without these.

What the hell travel experts supposed to mean? You mean strong passports holder?

There are so many pros so I will post a question hoping that some of you guys have an answer: If I bring less clothes and wash them in the sink, what do I do in humid weather? In indonesia I tried to airdry my clothes but it took about 3 days because even at night the air was so humid

Which color is your waxed trucker jacket from huckberry?

I believe it when Gord says he isn't fooling anyone, but some of us fly under the radar just fine. I blend in basically anywhere outside of Africa or Asia.
Even if you're not passing as a local, there's a difference between sending out subtle signals that you're a tourist and wearing things that scream "easy mark". It's generally beneficial to attract as little attention as possible, for a variety of reasons.

Three more tips of my own...

- The more "squashable" your bag appears to be, the less likely you are to be stopped and made to measure your bag. Hard-side luggage is the most visible offender and most likely to get stopped at the gate. A backpack with too much rigid internal framing can also be problematic if it won't give an inch when trying to get it in an overhead bin. A softer travel backpack gives you a lot more leeway with where it can be stuffed.

- Assuming you bring spare shoes, pack any small rigid items (e.g. sunglasses, toiletries, first aid) inside them. It's effectively inflexible "dead space" in your bag so may as well get maximize it.

- Remove all the things that won't get through security screening and put them in your bag while in line at security. Putting your phone, belt, watch, wallet, and change in a quick access pocket in your bag means you don't have to deal with it before the screening and don't have to scoop it all up at the other end.

You're one of a few vloggers who recommends giving airline attendants a little something so I did this on my first solo flight. OMG she was so appreciative and called me her new friend. It wasn't much but she really loved it and made sure to tell the other attendant I was the one who gave them their gift. She was friendly to begin but really took to me after!

I'm in Montreal and when I got in, I thought I was ok with my phone plan. Well I wasn't. Wandering around trying to figure out where I wanted to get to without Google maps not working was... Interesting. Stopped and asked for directions many times. Thank God I had at least a couple of maps downloaded. I had stuff I was interested or really wanted to see written down but did pop into random shops that caught my eye

I ordered the 35L Pakt One Travel duffel and from experience, that's more than enough for my Japan/Korea trip.
I went to Japan for 18 days in 2019 and the Away carry-on 38L was more than enough for me so thanks to my last experience, I know for a fact that I never want to roll a luggage/carry-on with me ever again.

Also, all the Airbrb I've been in had washing machines so I can definitely under pack. Worst case I need to hand wash some shirts and undies but that is no big deal!

LOL! It was great acting by Eric lugging that Monos suitcase. But yes, lugging suitcases when there's no elevator can be a pain.

My 5
1. Carry on, carry on, carry on!
2. Sling or day bag for when you're there.
3. Your favorite outfit x 2. Wash, wear, and for undies have spares. Consider fabrics you can wash in a sink and that will dry over night.
4. Don't overpack! Unless you're going back in time you can buy cheap travel stuff wherever you go. Only pack what they won't have i.e. size 13 shoes, 36 inseam pants.
5. Important documents, credit card info, and contacts saved in the cloud.

Awesome Jacket Tom!!! Absolutely LOVE mine!

I have been to England a few different cities and to Scotland no problem with rolling luggage

If you want to have a day trip or longer car ride while on your trip, ask uber drivers you like if you could get their number and pay them for a day - usually you get a cheaper private driver and they get paid without uber fees

I always pack twice as many contact lenses as I need