Category: Travel Tips

My best tips, tricks, and ideas for traveling.

How to Travel New Zealand Without a Car

If you’re planning a trip to New Zealand and you want to know how to travel New Zealand without a car, then keep reading! You can definitely see the country without your own vehicle thanks to the country’s system of buses, trains, and more. … New Zealand is filled with stunning scenery. The country is… Continue reading How to Travel New Zealand Without a Car

How to Do Laundry While Traveling

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Find out how to do laundry while traveling. No matter how you’re traveling, what your budget is, or what type of accommodation you choose, here are the best ways to wash your clothes on the road. … Whether you’re traveling for two weeks, two months, or two years, it’s likely that you’re going to need… Continue reading How to Do Laundry While Traveling

How to Make Friends When Staying in a Hostel

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As a solo traveler, meeting new people while traveling is an important part of the experience. Here’s how to meet people and make friends when you stay in hostels. … If you’re planning a solo trip, you might be wondering how to meet people on your travels. Sure, you’ve worked up the courage to travel… Continue reading How to Make Friends When Staying in a Hostel

TSA Liquids Rule: What is the 3-1-1 Rule?

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Make sure you understand the TSA 3-1-1 liquids guidelines before packing your carry on! I’m answering the most common questions about what is and isn’t allowed. … If you’re going to be traveling by air, then you need to know the TSA Liquids Rule, also known as the “3-1-1 Rule”. This pertains to liquids that… Continue reading TSA Liquids Rule: What is the 3-1-1 Rule?

Liquid-Free Carry On Toiletries Kit: Solid Toiletries for Easy Travel

Make packing easy and get through TSA without hassle by creating a Liquid-Free Toiletries Kit for air travel. These are some of my favorite solid toiletries for the perfect carry on toiletries kit! … There are many reasons to travel liquid-free, but one of the biggest reasons is the pesky TSA liquids rule. The rule… Continue reading Liquid-Free Carry On Toiletries Kit: Solid Toiletries for Easy Travel

How to Save Money While Traveling (Basic Budget Travel Tips)

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These basic budget travel tips will help you get started with traveling. Find out how to save money while traveling so you can make travel a reality! … Budget travel isn’t as difficult as it seems. It mostly means giving up convenience, luxuries, and things you don’t really need. Maybe that does sound difficult to… Continue reading How to Save Money While Traveling (Basic Budget Travel Tips)

Hostel Etiquette: 10 Things NOT to Do in a Hostel

Hostel etiquette is an important part of surviving hostel life. Here’s what you should and should NOT do when staying in hostels. … In a hotel or other private accommodation, you can pretty much do what you want with your space. Sleep late, make a mess, play music, whatever (within reason) while you’re in your… Continue reading Hostel Etiquette: 10 Things NOT to Do in a Hostel

24 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting New Zealand

All the best tips and tidbits of information you should know before visiting New Zealand! … New Zealand is one of the most naturally beautiful and photogenic countries in the world. That’s something you probably already know (and probably the main reason you want to visit). With that obvious fact aside, I want to share… Continue reading 24 Things You Need to Know Before Visiting New Zealand

Best Websites to Book Your Budget Accommodation

Finding the best budget accommodation is key when you’re trying to save money on your travels. These are my top budget accommodation booking platforms for planning my trips. Some people have one preferred type of accommodation (hotel, hostel, short-term rental) and they stick to that for every trip they take, but I like to switch… Continue reading Best Websites to Book Your Budget Accommodation