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Don’t Always Follow the Influencers
So many places go viral these days for a variety of reasons—whether it is a restaurant, a store, or a cafe. It seems like some influencer somewhere is always telling you, “You have to try this place,” but should you? We dig in on this Travel Tip Tuesday about why it could be better to find an alternative. There are always exceptions and really at the end of the day, it is your vacation to spend how you wish but to avoid disappointment and long lines, it might just be worth your time to do a quick online search to find a better alternative. You may be surprised to learn…
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What Does SSSS On Your Boarding Pass Mean?
So this might be news to you however some boarding passes can be printed with SSSS on them when you are flying into, out of or around the USA in particular. What does this mean? Well this means you will likely have more of an intensive pat down, swab of your belongings and searching through your luggage. Why could this happen? Well do tune in to find out because it could be for a variety of reasons and SSSS is also a bit controversial as well! The more you know when flying is important!
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Could You Be a Digital Nomad?
Have you ever dreamed of taking your career on the road or finding a job that would allow you to travel the world? Tune in to this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday where we dive into what it would take for you to do just that. How can you take your life from where it is now and turn it into an adventure all while supporting yourself as you go? We also dive into how our partners at SafetyWing can help cover you while you are working remotely or traveling long-term!
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Using an eSIM While Travelling
Using data can be very expensive while travelling, depending on your carrier and your plan. eSIMs are relatively new and taking the travel world by storm. Imagine no longer needing to change out your cell phone’s SIM card for a travel SIM card at your arrival airport? Imagine just downloading it in advance, paying MUCH less than your carrier would charge per day and just simply turning it on when you arrive at your destination? It is possible! There are upsides and downsides and research to be done but don’t sleep on eSIMs, they can save you both time and money!
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TRTL Travel Pillow Review
Most of us have seen the ads for the TRTL and its unique design but how many people do you know who have tried one in real life? I bet not many! Before Meggan received one as a gift, she didn’t know anyone who had one so she thought she would be the guinea pig and give it a try! She is here to tell you her thoughts! #notsponsored What are the pros and cons, did she actually sleep, would she recommend it? We can’t wait to tell you all about it!
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Why You Should Book Ghost Tours
Jenn and her husband have found themselves seeking out Ghost Tours when they visit new towns & cities and there are a few good reasons why! Firstly, they get to explore their new surroundings on foot in a meaningful way while supporting local and secondly, they get to really understand the history and the background – really immerse themselves while learning in a fun way! Walking and Ghost Tours can be easily googled and usually aren’t that expensive. So when you are in your next new town or city, look up the local tours, support local business and have a fun few hours learning about the new spot you are…
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Pack Medications When Traveling
Have you ever considered the fact that in some countries, you cannot buy standard drugstore shelf medications like you can in North America and other countries around the world? Tune in this episode to hear our advice on what you should do to be prepared for travel in regards to your typical drugstore items. Also, do you sometimes have general issues or ailments you once in a while need medication for? Something to consider is reaching out to your primary care doctor and getting a “just in case” prescription for that ailment if allowed! You can never regret being too prepared when you are going to be away from home!
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Laws You Should Know Before You Travel
When you get out into the world, it is so important to understand the laws of the land you are visiting. There are of course general universal laws that most places abide by however tune into this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday to hear about some truly unusual laws that will make you think twice about where you are going next. Where it is illegal to build a sandcastle and could lead to a hefty fine!? We guess you will have to tune in to find out!
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Visit a Pharmacy for Minor Ailments When Travelling
Tune into this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday where Meggan recounts her experience with a non-medical emergency clinic in Iceland. We also dive into why maybe visiting a Pharmacy before a clinic can save you money and time. Buying travel insurance is always 100% a must and knowing your policy is also key. So much to think about but let us break it down for you plus share some resources to do some more research to be prepared for your next adventure.
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Difference Between Direct and Non-Stop Flights
Tune into this episode of Travel Tip Tuesday where Jenn helps us understand a concept that many of us probably feel we already know but some of us likely don’t! Nonstop flights and direct flights are not the same thing and it can be a huge deal when booking if you get them confused. Let Jenn help you with this terminology to book your next trip!
