Now I know this blog is pretty new and hasn’t featured any International travels (YET!), but I promise you I have experienced my fair share of traveling overseas. These 3 tips featuring our this past month’s Travel Tip Tuesdays are important for any time you travel on a plane, but are KEY for those international trips! Check them out!
This may seem like a given, but seriously, bring your own snacks! Avoid paying for over-priced snacks that you can get for a third of the cost outside the airport. Some of my healthy favorites are protein bars, trail mix, popcorn, peanut butter crackers, & bananas!
What are your favorite travel snacks? Answer below!
This may not seem super important, but it is! Especially on long flights! This alone might make or break your trip. It can make it a comfortable and painless experience or a horrible one. I learned this real quick.
There are so many airline options to choose from. It can be a bit overwhelming.
Check out sites like Airline Quality which gives you reviews on all the airlines. Do some research and find an airline whose airfare is affordable, and whose reviews are great.
Make sure you research all the airlines you are considering. Not all airlines are created equal; in fact, long-haul travel may be where you find the most significant differentiation between airlines. If you can, choose a newer model plane. It will be equipped with up-to-date equipment and amenities.
Some things I look for is that that it has in-seat power outlets. I end up doing a lot of work on the plane so this is important to me.
Speaking of seats, that’s the next thing you should focus on. Picking the right seat is equally as important. I’m usually a window seat person! However, the aisle seat is the best way to survive a long-haul flight because you will have the luxury of being able to stand frequently and stretch your legs and make frequent bathroom visits without disturbing your seatmates.
You can go to SeatGuru, which has airline seat maps and a comfort rating system. You can plug in your flight number, and it shows you the layout of your plane. Not only can you see what seats you can choose in your cabin, but there are also reviews from previous passengers. They let you know things like if a seat is uncomfortable, a seat does not recline, or if the seat does not have overhead space. I found this super helpful.
Picking a seat that is not too close to the bathrooms or galley helps so much if you do not want to be disturbed. You can also consider an exit row which gives you more legroom. Whether you like a window or aisle seat, do yourself a favor and really plan ahead for this part. I promise you that it’s worth it. Choosing the right airline and the right seat will make your trip much more pleasant.
Get the travel insurance!
I used to be one that passed on the travel insurance to save a few bucks on my trips. But if you travel as much as I do now then you know that eventually something is going to go awry. And when that happens I want to be covered!
There are a variety of ways to get travel insurance. Personally, I purchase mine through through my health insurance company. Yes, it’s an extra expense that you have to budget into your trip, but it sure saves a LOT of money if something keeps you from going on your trip. Think injury, emergency, or even a global pandemic.
Question: What are your go-to travel tips? Answer below!
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