Tips for Traveling Like Me
- Be willing to go anywhere
- Pick your destination based on the best flight deal
- Select a return flight that leaves in early afternoon so you don't have to wake up crazy early and your hotel checkout will be the same time you have to leave for the airport
- Travel alone
- Talk to strangers
- Arrive earlier than necessary to the airport
- Walk everywhere once you arrive at your destination
- Nap
- Don't be afraid to stay in and enjoy the hotel you're spending money on
- Do intense research on accommodations and check reviews for info on the WiFi
- Go to the grocery stores in other countries
- Fill your suitcase with local foods instead of stupid souvenirs
- Go shopping at a thrift store so you can find something unique to remind you of the location
- Don't ever ever EVER eat at a chain restaurant
- Keep your spare foreign currencies for the next trip
- Make sure your walking shoes are cute and NOT sneakers
- Bring something nice to wear out to dinner
- Less is more when it comes to toiletries
- Check if porn is blocked at your destination and pack accordingly i.e., bring your vibrator but pack it so it won't go off unintentionally
- Invest in a good multi-port travel adaptor
- Don't bring more than one pair of jeans ever
- Bring more underwear and daily meds than you think you'll need
- Pack ramen bowls in your carry-on for long flights
- Bring a water bottle to fill up at the airport and on the plane
- Pack an empty duffel for all the goodies you'll buy
- Never bring anything you would be devastated to lose
- Always pack a sweater
- Put snacks in your suitcase so you won't starve to death if you arrive too tired to leave the hotel
- Just try to be where you are and don't plan or focus on sightseeing
- Order room service breakfast on your day of departure