If you’ve searched for this post on how to get an onward ticket, also called a return ticket or forward ticket, you’ve just learned that some countries require this and you want to learn more about it. And maybe you need one now? Well, I can help! This post covers what an onward ticket is, why you need one, and how to get proof of one. I also list the pros and cons of each. What Is An Onward Ticket And Why Is It Required? When planning an international journey, one of the common requirements imposed by immigration is proof of onward travel. This means you need to show proof…

Travel is amazing, you get to experience new places, meet new people, learn about different cultures, and see incredible sights. You also eat a lot of new foods and step out of your normal routine, so sometimes you put on a few pounds and start to get out of shape. So how do you stay fit while traveling? Especially for those that travel several months out of the year? How To Stay Fit While Traveling Eating Healthy One of the best ways to stay fit while traveling is to eat healthy while you’re on your trip. Of course you need to try the local cuisine and indulge a bit. That’s…

Maybe you’ve heard of sustainable travel and are curious to learn more about it? It’s been a buzzword in travel for several years. But what exactly is sustainable travel? Why is it important? And how can you help by incorporating more of it into your next trip? It’s not the friendliest of phrases, but it’s something that’s really a win-win for everyone. Something we should all aspire to incorporate into our travels. A way of making sure we don’t strip away the essence of the very places we want to visit. A way of making sure the very places we love remain wonders for many years to come. What Is…

There’s a movement of people looking for more when they travel. They want to learn more about the place they’re visiting, more about the culture and the history, more about the people. Something more meaningful than experiences packaged for the masses, where you’re loaded onto and off of buses or cruise ships, spending very little time in each destination and rarely ever even meeting a local. They want a travel experience that feels more authentic. A journey that actually optimizes the experience for both the traveler and the destination. Something termed experiential travel. This post covers what experiential travel is and how you can incorporate it, and a more authentic,…

This list of 155 of my best travel tips has been developed after many years of travel to over 60 countries, most of them independently. Some, unfortunately, I’ve learned the hard way. Others I’ve just picked up as I’ve traveled. If you’re planning a trip in the near future, it’s good to pull this list out to review before you go to make sure you’re planning for a great adventure, not one filled with issues. 155 Best Travel Tips: Learn How To Travel Like A Pro My Best Travel Tips Credit Cards And Debit Cards I’m putting my best travel tips for credit and debit cards first as understanding these…

There’s a certain magic that happens when you travel to an exotic, or beautiful, destination, explore ruins from ancient history, or have an exciting adventure. It’s even more magical if you step outside your comfort zone when you’re there and engage with a local, learning about a different culture. You can even take this another step further and use travel as a catalyst for change and growth. This is called transformational travel. What Is Transformational Travel? We all know that travel has the power to really move us, but what is transformational travel? According to the Transformational Travel Council (TTC), “Transformational travel is any travel experience that empowers people to make…

Often, your flight is a big part of your travel expenses, so knowing how to find cheap flights will allow you to travel more affordably and more often! I’ve traveled to 60 countries, 48 of them in the 4 years before the pandemic. In the year prior to the pandemic, I visited Greece, Portugal, Israel, Italy, Prague, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and South Korea. If I told you I spent a little under $4,000 for all this, you may not be very impressed. If I then told you my flight costs in 2019 averaged $.09/mile, you may be curious how this compares. I was curious too,…