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Friday, February 06, 2009
Travel Advice From the Travelscape

I decided to reach out into the Travelscape and asked the travel 'pros & gurus' in the online space to send over a piece of advice (or two) for my beloved readers. I think that you should not just get advice from one traveler, its like visiting just one country, mix it up I say! So here it is, a compilation of several pieces of travel wisdom from around the globe....make sure to check out their sites!

Rob, of Explorer Travel - Check visa requirements in plenty of time, you don't want miss your trip because you don't have your visa issued in time.

Brian, of Visit the Coqui suggests you start a Caribbean cruise in Puerto Rico rather than FL - get to see more islands (less time at sea).

Leah M. Smith of The Thoreau Traveler says to always travel during shoulder seasons. Rates are lower, crowds are smaller, the experience is better

For international flights, always pack 1 t-shirt/underwear/socks pair in your carry-on bag. If checkd bag gets lost, you’ve got some leeway....AND...Tear out guidebook pages of those destinations you’ll actually need. Leave the rest of the book at home - Jeff Ward, Savvy Navigator

Save money and don't take taxis waiting at train stations. Instead call for one recommended by a train station employee. Also, eat in-season foods and order the meal/dish of the day. It's usually fresher, cheaper and tastier. And the chef will be happy! - Nate Long, Visit Florida

Jenn Garcia from The Purple Passport recommends to keep a copy of your passport at home with friend or fam- if anything happens, they can scan or fax to you!

Barbara Weible of Hole in the Doughnut says - Forget about travelers cheques, especially in third world countries. They are almost impossible to cash. Instead, rely on ATM's, which are available even in the remotest locations and spit out the local currency, saving you the trouble of finding a currency exchange shop.

...and my tip:

When backpacking for a prolonged period of time, take some dried foods (beef jerky, dried fruits etc.) and duct tape them to the inside of your pack. This way you will always have something to nosh on if the going gets tough.
Written at 9:44 AM by Sebastien.
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