My 3 Best Travel Tips After 10 Years Traveling The World

TRAVEL TIPS GUIDE

It’s now been 10-years since I sold everything and left the United States to travel the world. These are the best travel tips to help you save money and have a great trip.

Curious about how to travel the world? I’ve been traveling around the world for many years as a digital nomad.

And I Have Tons Of Useful Travel Tips To Share From My Journey.

My traveling started when I quit my job and took a one-way flight from Miami to Guatemala, leaping nervously into the unknown and leaving much of my old life behind while embarking on an epic adventure around the world.

The experience has been a wild ride — traveling to over 50 countries, meeting countless people, and I’ve learned a ton since I first left!

Having adventures like hitchhiking across America, camping alone in Greenland, trekking through Afghanistan and much more — the world has been an amazing teacher.

I eventually turned writing about my journey into a successful travel blog, and continue to travel on a regular basis as part of my dream job.

But to celebrate my travelversary (travel anniversary) each year, I update this guide with a collection of my best travel tips to help you save money, stay safe, and inspire others to get out there and explore our world.

And feel free to share your own favorite travel tips in the comments at the end!

Table Of Contents

1. My Best Travel Tips: Ultimate Guide
2. Tips For Making Travel Easy & Fun
   • 1: Patience Is Important
   • 2: Wake Up Early To Avoid Crowds
   • 3: Observe Daily Life Around You
   • 4: Laugh At Yourself Sometimes
   • 5: Slow Down To Enjoy Your Trip
   • 6: Volunteer Occasionally
   • 7: Take Lots Of Epic Travel Photos
   • 8: Don’t Get Discouraged
   • 9: Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone
   • 10: Keep An Open Mind
   • 11: Get Lost On Purpose
3. Travel Planning Tips
   • 12: Be Flexible & Don’t Over Plan
   • 13: Learn A Few Foreign Words
   • 14: Take An Extra Credit & ATM Card
   • 15: Write Down The Address Of Your Hotel
   • 16: Read A Book About The Country
   • 17: Splurge A Bit While Traveling
4. Useful Travel Packing Tips
   • 18: Pack Ear Plugs & An Eye Mask
   • 19: Take A Scarf Or Sarong With You
   • 20: Bring Your Own Water Bottle
   • 21: Pack Less Stuff In Your Backpack
   • 22: Carry Spare Passport Photos
   • 23: Bring An Extra Camera Battery
   • 24: Always Pack A Lock
   • 25: Bring Good Travel Shoes
   • 26: Packing Cubes For The Win!
5. Money Saving Travel Tips
   • 27: Book The Cheapest Flights
   • 28: Go On Free Walking Tours
   • 29: Eat Local Food Frequently
   • 30: Avoid Expensive Hotels & Resorts
   • 31: Cook Your Own Meals
   • 32: Use Travel Credit Cards For Rewards
   • 33: Eat Away From Tourist Attractions
6. Helpful Travel Safety Tips
   • 34: Don’t Be Afraid Of Other Countries
   • 35: Always Get Travel Insurance
   • 36: Wear That Sunscreen!
   • 37: Stash Extra Cash For Emergencies
   • 38: Back Up Your Files & Photos!
   • 39: Treat Your Body Well
   • 40: Get Your Vaccinations
7. Solo Travel Tips
   • 41: Travel By Yourself Occasionally
   • 42: Get Off The Beaten Path
   • 43: Stay In Touch With Loved Ones
   • 44: Make Friends With Locals
   • 45: Listen To Podcasts For Long Trips
   • 46: Say Yes More Often
   • 47: Visit The Local Tourism Office
8. Travel Tips For Flying
   • 48: Get A Comfortable Travel Pillow
   • 49: Follow The Business Travelers
   • 50: Stay Hydrated
9. Bonus Travel Tip: Travel More!
10. How Am I Able To Travel So Much?

My Best Travel Tips: Ultimate Guide

Tips For Making Travel Easy & Fun

1: Patience Is Important

Patience is my top travel tip. Don’t sweat the stuff you can’t control. Life is much too short to be angry & annoyed all the time while traveling. Did you miss your bus? No worries, there will be another one.

ATM out of money? Great! Take an unplanned road trip over to the next town and explore. I know it can be hard sometimes, but just take a deep breath and remind yourself that it could be worse.

2: Wake Up Early To Avoid Crowds

Rise before sunrise to have the best attractions all to yourself while avoiding large tourist crowds. It’s also a magical time for photos due to soft diffused light, and it’s usually easier to interact with locals getting ready for their day.

Want those postcard Instagram travel shots? You need to get out there before everyone else shows up. Sketchy areas are less dangerous in the morning too. Honest hardworking people wake up early; scammers and criminals sleep in…

3: Observe Daily Life Around You

If you really want to get a feel for the pulse of a place, one of my favorite travel tips is to spend a few hours sitting in a park or on a busy street corner by yourself just watching day to day life happen in front of you.

Slow down your train of thought and pay close attention to the details around you. The smells, the colors, human interactions, and sounds. It’s a kind of meditation — and you’ll see stuff you never noticed before. You’ll really absorb the destination this way, and remember these moments long after you leave.