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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!
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Importance of Blending In as a Tourist
Travel should be fun and enjoyable but if you become the victim of a scam or pickpocket, it could really ruin your time! Tune in for this episode where we discuss some ways to blend in and how to be safe when you are out exploring big cities! Loud outfits and big cameras are fun, and being a tourist is A-OK but there are ways to do it safely so the only memories you bring home are happy ones!
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Do You Need Proof of Funds When Travelling?
Did you know if you are travelling to the Schengen Area you could be asked when entering for proof of funds for your travels? No? Neither did we but it is a thing. Through research Jenn learned there are likely things that border security look out for such as solo travellers or folks who do not have return tickets but this is just something to keep in mind! No one carries their bank records on them so tune in to see how you can be prepared in case this happens to you!
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Take The Road Less Travelled
Have you ever been on a road trip, on a main freeway or highway and thought – there has to be more than this!? Well it’s true – there likely is and you can program your GPS to give you routes to your destination that do not include the boring roads everyone is using – IF you have time! On your next road trip, if you aren’t in a rush or on a schedule, why don’t you take a chance and get to the same place but instead see some different scenery and a local way of life along the way?
