There is always something we learn while traveling that we wish we would have known before. Share some of those pearls in this thread!
What I wish I knew about travel!
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When traveling internationally, print scanned copies of your passport and keep those copies in a place separate from your actuall passport. Should you become separated from your passport it will come in handy.
If you don't travel a ton, or your have high security measures in place, you should let your bank/ credit card company know you're about to travel so they don't flag or block your card.
Wear fucking socks. No one, and I mean no one should be barefoot in an airport or on a plane.
Wear fucking socks. No one, and I mean no one should be barefoot in an airport or on a plane.
"Should you become separated from your passport" who are you, fucking Google?
Hahahaha
Im sure all of the other guys can relate to this one as well:
Trying to save money on cheap flights with multiple connections etc.
Just spend the money on the best flights that you can find, within reason…. Its worth it….. It will save you time, money and headaches in the long run.
Try and stick to the better airlines, even if they are more expensive.
Trying to save money on cheap flights with multiple connections etc.
Just spend the money on the best flights that you can find, within reason…. Its worth it….. It will save you time, money and headaches in the long run.
Try and stick to the better airlines, even if they are more expensive.
Godfather
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Having spent too many years traveling abroad, and notably many in Latin and South America on the wrong end of weapons, negotiating deals, ALWAYS carry a spare wallet, fill it full of old cards, video rental memberships, cut the numbers off, and toss twenty small bills in it, and if you are pressed to hand over your stuff, it will buy you a handful of minutes, which in my case was all I needed to get the hell out of harms way.
Andrew Wilson
Active member
You don't need to arrive at your departure gate 2 hours early unless you like people-watching and overdosing on zyn.
Shit like this is why no one likes you and locks you in that goddamned box.
Agree. I have been guilty of thinking if I save a few bucks its no big deal but many times it becomes a big deal for the little things that make a stay more comfortable!
huntbirdz
Member
You couldn't be more right on that. We told our two daughters the same advice and suggestion. They both have listened, thank goodness. However, when they traveled in Europe it was a bit more difficult. The two are pretty street savvy as they are used to traveling in Central America a lot, especially Guatemala. Made them take Karate/Jujitsu, with both getting their blackbelts. At least we feel a little better.
Jake V
Member
Or the higher quality escorts outside
. Not kidding from experience
Milo'sSyndicate
Active member
Bribes/Favors; Mexico. When driving though Mexico you may come across 2-4 MIL guards at a barrel checkpoint. Bring a throwaway old knife like a Buck 119 they can find in their "search", and be prepared to never see it again.....and a dummy wallet loaded with dead gift cards and a stack of 40 $1 dollar bills between $20s. When all else fails, just smile and nod like the crazy Joker who has nothing to lose. Oh yeah, dudes, just build that extra shaving kit bag for the road for traveling light + Alka Seltzer
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Doug Patteson
Active member
Or flip flops.
Well there's a story that needs to hit the submission portal!
Godfather
Well-known member
Oh @Chad Adams - it would never be a best seller or a movie script, but those days globally had some “choice” moments for sure…
