It was such a simple thing to say, but he said it with such confidence and certainty, that it filled me with a sense of calm and awe at the same time. And it has stuck with me ever since.
Travel advice: What to pack (my basic essentials)
My dad ingrained in me that there are a couple of bare essentials: Passport, banking card and (nowadays) your smartphone. If need be, you can figure out anything else along the way.
Travel: Who to travel with
Whenever you plan a trip, one question might pop up sooner or later: Who (if anyone) do I take with me?
Travel advice: How to be a good traveler (and not an obnoxious tourist)
Whether at home or while abroad, we have all run into tourists that stuck out like a soar thumb and made us cringe at their behavior or inappropriate attire. Here are a couple of thoughts on how to be a good traveler (and not an obnoxious tourist).
