Tourism Skills
I love the practice of efficient travel, and always try to collect travel tips and hacks from all the frequent travelers that I know. Being equipped with the appropriate travel tips can help you navigate the challenges and annoyances that often come up while on the road or in the air. This page covers my top travel tips (broadly), and my favorite tips/hacks for packing, planning, rewards travel, and accessories.
Language Skills
One of the best ways to connect with people in other countries is to try to speak to them in their own language. Even if you don’t have much time, it’s always a great idea to be able to greet others and say “please” and “thank you” in the local language.

Portuguese Phrases for Travel | The Essentials
If you are planning to visit Brazil or Portugal, it is a good idea to learn a few essential phrases before your trip. You’ll find that outside of those who work directly in tourism, often English is not very widely spoken. And this is particularly true in Brazil. As a Latin Romance language, it may…
Pro Travel Tips
This section covers my favorite top travel tips. This category is particularly helpful for those new to international or extended travel. The tips you’ll find here have saved me a lot of time and energy during my travels.

The 43 Best International Travel Accessories | 2023
Having the right travel accessories in tow can make all the difference in having a smooth experience while traveling outside of the country. International flights and the trips they accompany do take some planning, and there are some essential travel items that I do not leave home without. I have traveled to over 30 countries…
Packing Tips
My personal motto for packing is that if you aren’t packing light, you aren’t doing it right! This section includes my best tips for packing comprehensively AND efficiently.

The 43 Best International Travel Accessories | 2023
Having the right travel accessories in tow can make all the difference in having a smooth experience while traveling outside of the country. International flights and the trips they accompany do take some planning, and there are some essential travel items that I do not leave home without. I have traveled to over 30 countries…
Travel & Money
One of the key reasons why many people don’t take vacation is because they don’t feel like the have the money to take the trip. In this section, I’ll teach you how to save without pinching pennies and how to hack travel so that you can get out there!

What’s the Point of a Savings Account?
If you are anything like most Americans, you could probably save more money. This is something that can be difficult to do if you do not know where to start. In this post, we’ll answer the question: “What’s the Point of a Savings Account?” At the end of this point you’ll have your answer and…