Travel Tip Tuesday
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Risks Of Using Public Wifi & How To Stay Safe While Traveling
We use the internet so much these days for so many things and that doesn’t change when we travel! Using cellular data on your phone can be expensive when travelling so a lot of people do rely on public or free wifi and for the most part that is OK but hackers and scammers are everywhere! Tune in to hear our recommendations on when and for what you should use public wifi and when it is best to use data or just wait until you get home if possible. If nothing else, safety first when travelling including where you get your internet from!
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Should You Carry Cash When Traveling?
In a world where a lot of us are using cards only, debit and credit, it begs the question, do we still need to bring cash with us when we travel? On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday, we dive into why we feel having cash on hand is still really important because like anything in life, you just never know! What if you really want to buy something and the machines are down? What if you finish your meal and find out cash is the only option!? These are just a few of the scenarios that push us to say – yes take some cash with you!
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5 Benefits Of Signing Up For Free Travel Rewards Programs
We are all familiar with a lot of options that are out there for methods to get free flights such as on specific credit cards but did you know, there are other perks that go along with many of those reward programs? Whether it is a hotel or car rental reward program, tune in as Jenn shares some other benefits of joining those reward programs which are often free and essentially you are joining an email list! You don’t want to miss out on even the smallest benefit – save where you can these days!
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Do You Know The Laws When Traveling?
Every country is different therefore we must expect that the law can vary as well! As this is an ever changing world, we discuss the importance of knowing the laws of the land you will be visiting and how this can be important for respect, safety and overall travel enjoyment. We cannot depend on other countries being like our own so part of your travel planning should be understanding the rules and laws for the best travel experience possible all around the world!
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When Should You Renew Your Passport?
No matter what country you reside in, I am sure you have heard at least some rumblings of how long it is taking since the pandemic to get passports renewed! Tune into this Travel Tip Tuesday as Jenn shares some insight on timelines from different countries, things to look out for when renewing and when you should renew! You don’t want to be planning the trip of a lifetime and realize your passport needs to be renewed so plan head!
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Travel Phone Hacks You Need To Know
Most of us have cell phones these days and we rely on it for a lot of things and it can be a great tool when travelling to keep us safe and on track and on time! Join us as we share some travel hacks and tips so you can put your phone to the best use possible while out on the road!
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Tips For Creating Happier Travel Memories
Jenn shares with us some tips from an article on Pocket that dives into ways to create happier travel memories! We dive into getting out of your comfort zone, travelling to new places (although we see value in some repeat travel too), engaging all your senses and being in the moment and more! Travel seems obvious – the things you should do and see but actually thinking about how to enjoy it more is interesting and a good exercise – join us and let us know what you think about these tips!
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Are You Prepared For 2024 Travel?
It is only halfway through 2023 but here on the Travel Mug Podcast we are already looking to the future. In this Travel Tip Tuesday we talk about how you can start planning and saving now for your 2024 adventures! Money matters and it is necessary to travel so if you have adventure dreams for the next year – this is your sign to start saving!
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Be Mindful Of Your Carry-On Size
Things have changed in the past year with many people opting to leave their big suitcases at home and instead, do carry-on luggage instead! While this is a good idea in theory, it is also causing some havoc! People have a tendency to try and stretch the rules with bags that are too big, too many bags or carry-on suitcases that simply won’t fit in the overhead compartment. Jenn covers what to look out for in regards to your carry-on, we advise you to do your research based on the airline you are travelling with and how not paying attention to the rules could cost you at the airport! There…
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Save Money On Your Rental Car In Europe
Meggan and her husband usually rent cars and do long road trips when travelling to Europe. To save money and make use of local transportation they usually plan things out strategically! Planning to pick up your car rental upon arrival at the airport and dropping it back a few days early to enjoy your arrival/departure city worry free is their advice on the way to do it! Tune in as she shares how they plan and why you should utilize this strategy as well!
