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31 Travel ps to make you an EXPERT TRAVELER BY NOMADIC MATT

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31 Travel Tips

to make you an EXPERT TRAVELER

B Y N O M A D I C M AT T

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Most People aren’t born savvy

travelers.

It is something that only comes with on the road

experience.

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In the beginning, you make a lot of

mistakes.

Travel savviness is a process born of missed buses, foolish behavior,

cultural unawareness, and countless tiny errors.

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Then, one day, you begin to seamlessly move through airports

& integrate yourself into new cultures like a fish to water.

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I recently published my book that gives people step-by-step instructions onhow to travel the world on a budget.

Simple, easy solutions for going anywhere you desire.

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Here is a list of

31 Travel Tips that cover everything under

the sun to help you reach your full travel ninja potential.

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These are the tip of the iceberg, but by using these suggestions,

you’ll travel around the world easier (and without blowing your bank account!).

31 Tips:N O M A D I C M A T T ’ S

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“THE BIBLE FOR BUDGET TRAVELERS” — BBC

T R A V E L T I P

Take an extra

bank card and credit card with

you

Disasters happen. It’s always good to have a backup in case you get robbed or lose a card.

You don’t want to be stuck somewhere new without access to your funds.

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Make sure to use no-fee bank

cards

Don’t give banks your hard earned money. Keep it and spend it on your travels. Suggested cards:

• Charles Schwab • Fidelity • Capital One • Chase Sapphire • Citibank Australia • Post Office UK credit card

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T R A V E L T I P

Buy a small

backpack / suitcase

It will force you to pack light and avoid carrying too much stuff.

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T R A V E L T I P

Pack light

It’s ok to wear the same t-shirt a few days in a row.

Take half the clothes you think you will need because you won’t use as many as you think you will.

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T R A V E L T I P

Always visit the

local tourism office

They know about everything going on in town.

They can point you to free activities, special events happening during your stay, and everything in between. Use this resource.

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Always carry a

lock

They come in handy, especially when you stay in shared hostel dorm rooms and need to lock your stuff up.

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T R A V E L T I P

Make extra copies of

your passport

and important documents

Don't forget to e-mail a copy to yourself. That way you’ll almost always have access to them, one way or another.

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T R A V E L T I P

Ask hostel staff for

information — even when

you aren’t staying

there

They deal with budget travelers all day, every day. They know exactly where to go for cheap meals and attractions.

Walk in and ask for help. They will steer you in the right direction.

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T R A V E L T I P

Learn basic

phrases in the native language

of your destination

The locals will appreciate it and it will make your interactions easier.

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Always pack a towel

It’s the key to successful galactic hitchhiking and plain common sense.

You never know when you’ll need it, whether it’s at the beach, on a picnic, or just to dry off.

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T R A V E L T I P

Travel by yourself at least

once

You’ll learn a lot about yourself and how to become independent. It’s cliché, but it’s true.

Traveling solo taught me how to fend for myself, talk to people, and handle unfamiliar situations with ease.

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Read a history

book!

You can’t understand a place’s present if you don’t know anything about its past.

Read up on the destinations you are visiting.

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Always get behind business

travelers when in

security lines

They move fast. Try to keep up.

Never get behind families. They take forever. It’s not their fault; they just have a lot of stuff.

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Lunchtime is the best

time to visit

historical sites

The sites empty out and you’ll have fewer crowds to fight.

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Locals don’t eat out every

night & neither should

you

Go grocery shopping. You learn a lot about locals by seeing what foods they buy. Eat at expensive restaurants during lunch. They offer lunch specials—same food as dinner but half the price. Never eat near a tourist attraction. As a general rule, I walk five blocks in any direction before I find a place to eat.

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Pack a flashlight

It will let you see at night, help you avoid stepping on stuff, and help you tell ghost stories.

Who's afraid of the dark?

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Carry a basic

first-aidkit

Accidents happen, so be prepared.

I take with me band aids, antibacterial cream, & ointments for cuts and scrapes.

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T R A V E L T I P

Book flights

3-4 months in advance

to get the best price

But don’t drive yourself too crazy trying to get the absolute cheapest fare. Five hours spent trying to save $10 isn’t worth the stress.

When searching for flights, use the incognito feature in your browser to hide your browsing history so booking websites don’t track your cookies and raise the price on you.

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They’ll give you the insider’s perspective on your destination. Good websites include:

• Airbnb • Couchsurfing • EatWith • Gumtree • Camp in My Garden

Use Meetup, sharing

economy, and

hospitality websites to meet locals

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Avoid taxis

They are expensive and always a budget buster.

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T R A V E L T I P

Take an empty

metal water bottle

Carry an empty metal water bottle through airport security and fill it up at your gate.

Drink from the tap when you can—you’ll save money and help the environment.

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T R A V E L T I P

Take free walking

tours

Besides being free, these tours will give you a good orientation and background of the city you are in.

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Get city attraction

cards

If you are going to visit a lot of museums and other attractions in a short period of time, a city pass is going to save you money on admission (plus most provide free public transportation too!).

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Learn to

haggle

Haggling is a fun, playful way of not getting charged the foreigner price.

It’s the art of negotiating and one that will help you throughout all of life, not just at the market.

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T R A V E L T I P

Use points

and miles for free travel

You can go a lot further in the world when you don’t have to pay for it. Make sure everything you do gets you miles.

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Get travel

insurance

Don’t be foolish. If something goes wrong, you’ll be out thousands of dollars.

Travel insurance is the most important thing you get that you never want to use. Also, take pictures of your luggage and clothes. If your bag gets lost, this will help speed up the process of having your travel insurance reimburse you.26

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Be patient

Things will work out in the end. No need to rush. You’ll get to where you are going in due time.

Travel is about the journey, not the destination.

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Be respectful

Locals are willing to help you out, but there’s probably a language barrier, so keep your cool when something doesn’t go your way. If you don’t, you'll end up just looking like an a**hole tourist.

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Don’t over plan your trip

Let your days unfold naturally. Schedule two or three things and let the day fill in the rest on its own.

It’s less stressful and letting the day just take you is one of the best ways to travel.

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Take earplugs

Snorers are everywhere and you need your sleep.

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Take photos of and with

people

Lots of photos.

Years from now, you’ll want to look back on those nights you can’t remember and the people who made them memorable.

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It’s time for you to

stop thinking about travel

and actually

start traveling

Get this book and go see the world!

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NomadicMatt.com !

Nomadic Matt is an American travel expert, author, and blogger.

His blog, receives more than 500,000 unique visits a month. His writing has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, Huffington Post, and The Guardian.

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