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My Top Travel Tips
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items The ability to travel is at your fingertips. Here are some of my fave ways to travel more and less stressed.
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YouTube Travel Channels
Flight Hacks
Must Haves
Accommodations
YouTube Travel Channels
I have been obsessed with watching travel vlogs for years now, and these are some of the ones I am constantly watching out for!
I started watching Kara and Nate long before I found the others but I still enjoy their adventures and using points to travel
Kara and Nate
I originally fell upon Glory's channel from her debut trip with the Whitakers. She now adventures solo in the US and is essentially a 21 YO who is living life the way she wants.
Glory's Stories
If a sailing family is something you're interested in, this awesome fam has crossed the Atlantic twice and continues to bring a binge worthy video every week
Sailing Zatara
Jadyn is from another sailing family in which she now travels the world in search for her own adventure with her friends
Jadyn Morse
Flight Hacks
It's always a good day when you can book your flight for significantly lower!
Now before I fangirl, I just want to say that FareDrop is exceptional at finding cheap travel deets. The thing I love most is that it was created by travel experts (Kara + Nate) that use it themsleves to travel SUPER CHEAP
FareDrop
Booking your travel plans has never been easier with Hopper's easy to use app! I can easily keep an eye on it whenever I'm looking to fly and I love it.
Hopper
Much like Skyscanner, Skiplagged is another great way to find cheap flights and travels
Skiplagged
My next fav app for finding cheap flights, especially when I have no specific destination in mind and can travel cheap to anywhere it suggests
Skyscanner
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Google flights seems like an obvious answer, but really, if you want to find cheap deals through google, this is your best option!
Google Flights - Find Cheap Flight Options & Track Prices
Must Haves
Being prepared in the best way to ensure you have a good travel experience
Say what you will, keeping your online data safe from invaders is super important while traveling. This is one of the best VPNs with affordable pricing
Surfshark VPN
Let's talk about SIM cards. More specifically, ones we don't even have to track down after landing. eSIMS allow you to use data without making outrageous charges on your phone plan. And the best part about an eSIM? You can download BEFORE your flight...
Airalo: Buy eSIMs for international travel
These are an excellent way to keep your belongings safe while also staying stylish on your travel days
Crossbody Bag
Simply put, these make my life so much easier when I'm going on a longer trip. I can separate jeans from socks and not have to dig around thinking about buying new clothes
Packing Cubes
Nothing is worse than being in a new country and having to find a store (even worse in an airport) for a outlet adapter.
Universal Travel Plug Adapters
I'm not necessarily paranoid, but I like the feeling of being safe in a new place more. These are some devices that keep your hotel room even more secure than just a deadbolt.
Hotel Room Security Devices
Accommodations
Need somewhere to stay? Find your favorite place with one of these!
This is actually my favorite hotel chain and their rewards program is the best. It's free and easy with a decent reward
Marriott Bonvoy
Oddly enough, I prefer Vrbo over Airbnb. If you're looking for more than just a hotel, then Vrbo is a great way to become a local
Vrbo
Couchsurfing is what its name suggests. You stay at a locals house for free (or extremely cheap) while meeting other travelers and friendly hosts
Couchsurfing
Stay on a farm for FREE in exchange for a couple hours of volunteer work. This is an excellent way to meet people, get outdoors, and travel for no cost.
WWOOF: World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms
Hostels are cheap and lively places to stay when you are on a budget and as a backpacker , they're great. Just read the reviews and be smart about where you stay!
Hostelworld