Confessions of a Travel Tip Junkie: History makes the place. Even a small amount of reading beforehand can make all the difference in appreciating the places and people where you travel.
Confessions of a Travel Tip Junkie: Wipe down hard surfaces on planes. I will spare you the germ report of the hideous things that live in these places less you pack a haz mat suit to fly. Just trust me and wipe these down with some kind of antibacterial product. And wash your hands before eating and when you land.
Confessions of a Travel Tip Junkie: Melatonin makes jet lag a lot better. It's a natural product that helps your body's normal sleep rhythms get back on track someplace new. Start taking it on the plane when your destination is 'asleep' and continue throughout your trip every evening. The same works once you get home!
San Diego's Balboa Park. Fondly known as the Smithsonian of the West, it houses tons of museums and beautiful landscapes...not to mention the world-famous San Diego Zoo. I highly recommend the Wild Animal Park in not-too-far-away Escondido for an incredible zoo experience.
Confessions of a Travel Tip Junkie: Pack band aids. When you travel, you tend to walk. A.LOT. Walking is awesome. Unless you get a blister. Then it is miserable.You can never get blisters at home...wear the same pair of shoes to walk around a new city...and BAM. Blister. Save yourself the misery and have some band aids in your day bag. Such a small thing can make your trip SO much more enjoyable.
Confessions of a travel tip junkie: Record your video horizontally. This may seem obvious but everyone forgets. Myself included. You take some amazing footage and then can't share it with others on different devices without it looking all funny and the picture being cut up. If you want to easily edit and share your awesome memories...make sure you don't record your video vertically. Turn your phone!
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Confessions of a travel tip junkie: Take a map. No one likes to be standing on a busy city street with a map looking like a tourist. I get it. But, there are worst things than looking like a tourist. One of them is being lost. Take the map in case you need it. Look at it before you go.
Where are my clients headed this week? AFRICA. I am sure amazing stories are in store.
New Year, New Plans! After the holidays, who doesn't want a real break? It's time friends to plan spring break, summer vacations at Disney, and cruises for the summer and holidays for best availability. Where do you want to go this year?
Confessions of a travel tip junkie: It's tempting to roll your eyes and look with skepticism upon the 'tourist traps'. And I love an authentic cultural experience beyond the throngs as much as anyone...BUT, some things are worth it. Some things are massively popular because they are amazing. Don't cross ALL the tourist stuff off your list. Make room for the greats and don't be afraid to spend some time as a 'tourist'.
