The GlobeTrotr Basic Travel Kit

Dragon's Back trail in Hong Kong

I've gone over a few ways to get the most points via credit cards along with some strategies to get the cheapest flights but none of those get into what you really need to travel into the mysterious foreign lands waiting for you. Below are some quick and easy tips for beginners to get started with feeling more comfortable while traveling. Some of these may not be exactly budget friendly (like a foreign data plan) but they can help you be prepared as best as possible for most situations when you arrive.

Travel While You're Young

I cannot count how many times I have heard the following phrase: "I wish I had the money (and/or time) to travel." This is so self defeating that it hurts me deep down every time I hear it. Stop wishing and start trying, it is incredibly feasible to do this when you are in your 20's and if you don't do it now, then when will you do it? People always ask me how I do it, and honestly, there are a few easy rules to follow but first, a bit of my background as this is the first post...