I always pack a small combination lock as well as a thin steel cable when I travel. It comes in handy in many situations, for example if you’re staying at a hotel with lockers, or if you need to lock your bag to something for some

There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a perfect photo opportunity, but powerless to capture it because of a dead camera battery!These days I don’t go anywhere without a spare battery for my camera, charged up and ready for action. That way you’re always

Obtaining visas for certain countries can be a real pain, and some can require multiple passport sized photos.Before you leave your home country, get a bunch of passports sized photos (10?) printed up and bring them with you, just in case. It will save you a

You don’t need 1/2 the gear you think you do to travel anywhere. We’ve all done it. It’s a right of passage for travelers to slowly become better at packing less.If you’re not sure about packing something, you don’t need it. It’s also possible to buy

If you haven’t noticed, humans are destroying the planet with plastic waste. Constantly buying bottled water when you travel is incredibly bad for the environment! But tap water isn’t always safe everywhere either…My advice to both save money and help save the environment is to pack

Don’t judge the lifestyles or customs of others if different from your own. Listen to opinions you don’t agree with. It’s arrogant to assume your views are correct and other people are wrong.Practice empathy and put yourself in someone else’s shoes.Embrace different possibilities, opinions, religions, customs,

Challenge yourself to try things that normally give you anxiety. The more you do this, the more that anxiety will fade away. Not a hiker? Go on more hikes. Have trouble talking to strangers?Talk to everyone. Scared of weird food? Eat the weirdest thing you can

Nothing is impossible. If you are having trouble going somewhere or doing something, don’t give up. You just haven’t found the best solution or met the right person yet. Don’t listen to those who say it can’t be done.Perseverance pays off. I can’t tell you how

Pay attention to this travel tip. You may only see these places & meet these people once in your lifetime. Remember them forever with plenty of photos! Don’t worry about looking like a “tourist”. Great photos are the ultimate souvenirs.They don’t cost anything, they’re easy to

Make it a point to volunteer some of your time for worthwhile projects when traveling. Not only is it a very rewarding experience, but you’ll often learn more about the country and its people while also making new friends.There’s a great site called Grassroots Volunteering where