How to have an amazing, far-flung vacation

• Travel for leisure seems more popular than ever
• Travel is out of reach for many people
  • Alternatives
    • Google Maps/Google Earth street view
    • Eat out or make recipes from abroad
    • Talk to people from far away
  • Saving up - plan for your trip
• Overall trip planning
  • Good deals come early (and late)
  • Know your goal for the trip - what do you want to see and experience
• How to buy
  • Planes - early, look for deals
    • Google Flights, other aggregation sites
    • Cheap airlines
      • Baggage sizes
      • Bankruptcy risk
  • Hotels - day of
    • Best deals but risky
    • Otherwise, try to narrow down
  • Trains
    • Competitive for distances up to 300mi/500km
    • More common in Europe.
    • Necessary in some countries to get around
    • Check to see how sketchy they are in your destination
    • Eurail passes (meh)
  • AirBnB - early, use the tools
  • Loyalty programs
    • Can save money over time, know what is eligible
• Packing
  • Pack Light
  • Try not to check luggage
  • Buy the right luggage
  • Buy a luggage scale
  • What clothes to pack?
    • Number of shirts, pants, socks, underwear
    • Plan your laundromat days
    • Weather: hot vs cold
    • What to wear vs pack (big, coats, weight, etc)
  • Electronics
    • Dual Voltage
    • Chargers and adapters
    • Extension cords (and safety)
    • USB Cables
    • Battery banks
    • Travel electronics
  • Spare bags
  • Snacks
  • Be ready for the TSA
  • Packing Help
    • Easily accessible
      • Medicine
      • Snacks
      • Liquids
      • Laptop/Tablet
      • Charing cables
    • Packing cubes
    • Extra plastic bags

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