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.
Japanese Phrases for Travelers (A Cheat Sheet)
When traveling through Japan, it is VERY helpful to have some Japanese phrases under your belt. On my visit there, I found that many people I encountered did not speak English, so I’m so glad that I took some time to a (little) bit of Japanese before my visit. Keep reading for a list of…
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 Best Cameras for Travel: Which Type Should You Buy?
It has been said that one of the best parts of traveling is the memories that you make and the enjoyment of reflecting on past experiences. Outside of sharing those memories, there is no better way to remember your travels than pictures or videos, right? If you want to improve how you capture your travel…
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 Ultimate Beach Vacation Packing List
Heading out on a beach vacation soon, but not sure what to pack? Not to worry, this post provides the ultimate beach vacation packing list that covers everything you need to spend time on the beach worry-free. Table of Contents 7 Day Beach Vacation Packing ListBeach EssentialsBeach Clothing for WomenBeach Clothing for MenBeach EntertainmentToiletries and…
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…
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