I can’t tell you how many times I was outside blissfully enjoying the sun during my travels, and then got badly sunburned, ruining the rest of my week. Wear sunscreen every day, even if its cloudy out, or you’ll regret it later because you can’t sleep —

The news media loves to report on tourists getting killed or kidnapped. However, the world is not nearly as dangerous as the media makes it out to be. Keep an eye out for sketchy situations but don’t let that be the focus of your whole trip.Use common

Restaurants that are conveniently next to popular tourist attractions are ALWAYS overpriced. If you want to save money on food, try walking a few blocks away to eat at a normal restaurant, not one geared for tourists with inflated prices.Also beware places where the menu is written

I happen to use a shemagh, but sarongs also work great. This simple piece of cotton cloth is one of my most useful travel accessories with many different practical applications.It’s great for sun protection, a makeshift towel, carrying stuff around, an eye mask, a wrap for conservative

This travel tip should actually be #1 on the list. I love my earplugs! Muffle the sounds of crying babies, drunk Australians, barking dogs, honking horns, dormitory sex, natural gas salesmen,and more. A traveler’s best friend.A comfortable eye mask is another wonderful investment to cure jet-lag. If

I’m a huge fan of budget travel, as it allows you to travel longer and experience more of the fascinating world we live in rather than waste your hard-earned money on stuff you don’t need.In fact you can travel many places for $50 a day with no

Before you travel to a new country, I recommend reading a good book about it, to learn more about history and culture before you arrive. This could be as simple as a Lonely Planet guidebook, or maybe a popular novel by a local author.Your on-the-ground travel experience

Sometimes, after a long flight playing games on your smartphone, your battery could end up dead. And if you didn’t write down the address of where you’re staying, how will you tell/show the taxi driver?As ridiculous as it sounds. Falling asleep or forgetting to charge my phone.

Having your bank card details stolen can suck, but especially if it happens when you’re visiting a foreign country. If your card gets frozen, stolen, or the ATM machine eats it, you’re screwed!Unless you happen to carry backup cards… An important travel banking tip is to pack

There’s no need to be fluent in order to visit a foreign country. However, one tip is to master a few phrases in the local language can improve your travel experience. Hello, please, thank you,nice to meet you, excuse me, sorry, and “can I take your portrait”