I just used my ,”Wise “ in 5 different countries in the past five months. No problem paying at the cashier or taking money out of the ATM machine in any of these 5 countries.
I’m a frequent flyer. If you have a small bladder, always pick aisle seats. Never pick any seats within 5 rows of the restrooms because you have to deal with the smell of people pooping. Window makes the best seats for sleeping but bring an eye mask because first time flyers will open the window while you are sleeping so they can take pictures and do not care if the sun light wakes you up.
First flight in the morning sounds like hell on earth to me--6:00 am flight, arriving at the airport around 4:00 am for an international departure, 4:30 am for a noninternational flight . . . ugh.
I find the earlier flights at my nearest international airport are the worst for security delays and issues, so I sometimes avoid them and opt for flight departing mid morning to avoid the hassles. But the smaller island airport near me that has only flight that are less than 4.5 hours is fantastic for super early flights.
Thanks for more great tips! The Pack Hacker advice on tech, gear, and travel services has come in handy on many of my travels domestically and internationally. I have also received a free dessert or extra bite of tasty food just by being kind and complimenting the food and service. You're right, being kind is free and easy to give.
Make sure you 1) bring extras of your meds in case of unexpected delays, and 2) double check if you need any documentation. You don't want to get in trouble for smuggling schedule II controlled substances because you forgot to get a doctor's note for your ADHD meds. (Keep meds like that in their original containers, too) Also, sign up for your country's Department of Foreign Affairs/equivalent list of people abroad, so they'll know they have citizen in a region in case of natural disasters etc, and so that you can get relevant text message notifications. Make sure you always know where your nearest embassy or consulate is, and please, please don't keep your passport/phone/wallet and other valuables in the quick access pockets on your backpack - if they're easily accessed by you, they're easily accessed by pickpockets.
For Delta lounge access, please be aware you can buy access with miles instead of getting the credit card. It costs around 69000 miles for one year, but much better than taking a hit on a credit score
WOW! That is the best summary of all the 'key' tips that travelers need to know. I'm trying hard to figure out what you missed. You are definitely a 'One Stop Source' for travelers. Thanks.
Please, for the sake of your own personal security, don't just plug your devices into any random unknown USB port on a plane or at an airport. Don't use Public WiFi if you can avoid it but if you must, then use a VPN. Bonus Tip: Don't leave your PASSPORT in your backpack if you have to gate check the bag!
My hacker tip for traveling with my partner is that we each book the aisle seat across from each other. That way we each get an aisle seat, and we get to sit together, more or less.
Global entry and tsa pre are great for the USA but no guarantee for other countries that you don’t have to remove she’s, jackets, etc. I’ve traveled a lot and at the age of now 76 I’m treated like a queen in our country, USA, but other countries don’t care.
Are there still planes that are not severely overbooked? In the last 7 years that never been the case for me, and I fly about 14 times a year (international and domestic), for any flight within the Americas (domestic international in Korea/Japan are usually pretty much peppered with empty seats). But I've never seen that case with any flights within America (even flying to Raleigh was so overbooked that they were paying people to rebook -- and Raleigh is in the middle of nowhere). I can't imagine a middle seat not getting sold. The left aisle seat one is a great one though for sure.
6:18 THIS IS A BAD TIP, avoid it. This is how i got robbed, because thieves know how to sneak on your back pack and check the small pockets, put your wallet, phone, passport deep inside your bag, stay safe
A lot of great tips. I have 2 questions I didn't see a link for. What kind of mask are you wearing? (It looks adjustable in the back of your head.) Also, what is the refillable water bottle clipped to strap of the backpack? Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I’m Australian and our family is going to,beautiful Greece next year for my nephew’s wedding, then on to Devon for a week or so. I wish that I could only use carry on, but there is no way that I can only have 1 pair of shoes for the whole trip. I’ll need at least 5 - 6 prs eg for the wedding, for walking in Greece but then other shoes for the UK where their summer is not always great and it will rain. Plus this will be my first time overseas since being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and I am worrying about my body coping with the travel etc. Apologies, just thinking out loud
I have traveled Europe, US traveling back and forth to NZ and the islands. My recommendations 6 prs shoes are too many. 1 pr comfortable shoes that u can use for wedding or out to diner, pr of sandals and pr of slip on shoes for airport and maybe a 4 th pr if needed . Greece walking,uneven roads, we just had sandals. Enjoy your trip, loved Greece.
Why would someone use WISE with all its fees and limited withdrawals vs something like Capital One 360 with zero fees/unlimited withdrawal? Am i missing something??
I'd like to know more about what kind of travel adaptors you would recommend. I bought a travel adaptor on Amazon for a trip to France about a year ago only to have the adaptor blow out a fuse in the hotel I was staying in. And it wasn't just in my room either, it was in at least two other rooms as well. Can you recommend one that's a reasonable price and yet not so poorly made that it basically messes with hotel or rental house fuses?
Pro Tip for Americans travelling internationally, if someone asks where you are from, they don't want to know what state in the USA you are from as they probably don't know where it is anyway. The country you are from is sufficient.
It’s normal to be nervous, but once you go solo travel, you’ll never be the same person. Solo traveling is really the best. As a recommendation, stay active, plan your itinerary, open up to make new friends, keep your personal stuff in a bag and always around your hip/chest. If you don’t plan, you might end up in the hotel room or the same coffee shop! Good luck 🙏🏼
@@charliesgoodI totally agree - I was nervous the first time I travelled solo, but all was fine & now I love it. It gives you freedom & in the times you may want company you can always find someone to chat to. If you do a reasonable amount of planning it is really the best way to travel
LOL, I forgot I had this comment. The fear wasn't about being bored. The fear was "was 2 hours enough time for an international flight?" The answer ended up being yes. Security was quick and easy, and everything was smooth. @@privatename542
I can imagine that coming up with new ideas every couple of days is pretty challenging. How about different travel scenarios: traveling for conferences, kids traveling alone, traveling with disabilities, first time traveling abroad, traveling for school, etc …
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aww..... too late, i just ordered my card a few days ago
I just used my ,”Wise “ in 5 different countries in the past five months. No problem paying at the cashier or taking money out of the ATM machine in any of these 5 countries.
I’m a frequent flyer. If you have a small bladder, always pick aisle seats. Never pick any seats within 5 rows of the restrooms because you have to deal with the smell of people pooping. Window makes the best seats for sleeping but bring an eye mask because first time flyers will open the window while you are sleeping so they can take pictures and do not care if the sun light wakes you up.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
This but replace the eye mask with a neck gaiter, more versatile
Here's my best travel tip; Keep dryer sheets or a cedar ball in your bag and packing cubes. Keeps everything fresh and smelling clean.
Never would of thought of the aisle seat on the left so my right arm has more space. Great tip!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
First flight in the morning sounds like hell on earth to me--6:00 am flight, arriving at the airport around 4:00 am for an international departure, 4:30 am for a noninternational flight . . . ugh.
Great idea on the cup of noodles! For the same packablity but more filling, I’m a fan of prepacked single serving protein powder pouches.
E-sims are one of my top hacks, game changer!
I find the earlier flights at my nearest international airport are the worst for security delays and issues, so I sometimes avoid them and opt for flight departing mid morning to avoid the hassles. But the smaller island airport near me that has only flight that are less than 4.5 hours is fantastic for super early flights.
Thanks for more great tips! The Pack Hacker advice on tech, gear, and travel services has come in handy on many of my travels domestically and internationally. I have also received a free dessert or extra bite of tasty food just by being kind and complimenting the food and service. You're right, being kind is free and easy to give.
Thanks for watching! 😃 What was the dessert?
-Eric
Make sure you 1) bring extras of your meds in case of unexpected delays, and 2) double check if you need any documentation. You don't want to get in trouble for smuggling schedule II controlled substances because you forgot to get a doctor's note for your ADHD meds. (Keep meds like that in their original containers, too)
Also, sign up for your country's Department of Foreign Affairs/equivalent list of people abroad, so they'll know they have citizen in a region in case of natural disasters etc, and so that you can get relevant text message notifications. Make sure you always know where your nearest embassy or consulate is, and please, please don't keep your passport/phone/wallet and other valuables in the quick access pockets on your backpack - if they're easily accessed by you, they're easily accessed by pickpockets.
Dude you are the absolute most detail-oriented reviewer. By far. I’ve been following you and your team for years. Keep up the great content!
For Delta lounge access, please be aware you can buy access with miles instead of getting the credit card. It costs around 69000 miles for one year, but much better than taking a hit on a credit score
WOW! That is the best summary of all the 'key' tips that travelers need to know. I'm trying hard to figure out what you missed. You are definitely a 'One Stop Source' for travelers. Thanks.
Aroy maak maak = very very delicious in Thai. The pool at Changi is a great way to get out of the aircon. But it is expensive.
Wonderful video with tons of useful information!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Please, for the sake of your own personal security, don't just plug your devices into any random unknown USB port on a plane or at an airport. Don't use Public WiFi if you can avoid it but if you must, then use a VPN. Bonus Tip: Don't leave your PASSPORT in your backpack if you have to gate check the bag!
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
thanks for this video! nice to veer away from travel essentials, which can get somewhat repetitive. these were great tips.
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
My hacker tip for traveling with my partner is that we each book the aisle seat across from each other. That way we each get an aisle seat, and we get to sit together, more or less.
My hair gets patted down frequently through security. Last time it didn't and I was slightly offended.
Delicious in the Philippines (Tagalog) is "Masarap"
I'll have to try the free dessert tip and see if it works. I've mostly only gotten free food from places asking for TA reviews.
9:55 if I’m on the aisle seat I make sure not to stick my elbow out into the aisle. That’s so annoying to people walking by and for the carts!
Great tips, Eric. Thanks for sharing to make us all a better traveller.
Global entry and tsa pre are great for the USA but no guarantee for other countries that you don’t have to remove she’s, jackets, etc. I’ve traveled a lot and at the age of now 76 I’m treated like a queen in our country, USA, but other countries don’t care.
Packing cubes are the way to go.
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First flight of the day person here too!
Wow! Comprehensive tips… you’re so great!
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These videos are so helpful! I would love to see travel overview videos of the trips the crew of the channel takes!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Are there still planes that are not severely overbooked? In the last 7 years that never been the case for me, and I fly about 14 times a year (international and domestic), for any flight within the Americas (domestic international in Korea/Japan are usually pretty much peppered with empty seats).
But I've never seen that case with any flights within America (even flying to Raleigh was so overbooked that they were paying people to rebook -- and Raleigh is in the middle of nowhere). I can't imagine a middle seat not getting sold.
The left aisle seat one is a great one though for sure.
Fly out early, return late. I also pick a seat over the wing where there will be the least amount of engine noise
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
"Channel your inner Gumby".... gotta love that!
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Not gonna lie, kind of a clickbait thumbnail, but these are some good general tips for travel.
Always such great tips!
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
6:18 THIS IS A BAD TIP, avoid it. This is how i got robbed, because thieves know how to sneak on your back pack and check the small pockets, put your wallet, phone, passport deep inside your bag, stay safe
Middle seats are the best seats, more likely open, easier to get up if you need to use the restroom!
totally ridiculous!!
Why did you show a rock crystal going into the liquids bag?
I feel like you were trying to include too much in one video, with too many ads.
Great travel tips ❤
Skip all power adapters/chargers and just get something like a Lencent G520 (tiny universal charger with usb-a and usb-c)
Nice video. We’ll done!
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So nice video 🙏
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Ottimo video 😊
Great tips, thank you. What brand backpacks are the orange and green color on the video?
This is great, I was actually searching for a video like this on the channel just a few days ago
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
I just figured out that the tones played at the beginning of each segment are the Flight Attendant Call tones. ;)
A lot of great tips. I have 2 questions I didn't see a link for. What kind of mask are you wearing? (It looks adjustable in the back of your head.)
Also, what is the refillable water bottle clipped to strap of the backpack? Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I’m Australian and our family is going to,beautiful Greece next year for my nephew’s wedding, then on to Devon for a week or so. I wish that I could only use carry on, but there is no way that I can only have 1 pair of shoes for the whole trip. I’ll need at least 5 - 6 prs eg for the wedding, for walking in Greece but then other shoes for the UK where their summer is not always great and it will rain. Plus this will be my first time overseas since being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and I am worrying about my body coping with the travel etc. Apologies, just thinking out loud
I have traveled Europe, US traveling back and forth to NZ and the islands. My recommendations 6 prs shoes are too many. 1 pr comfortable shoes that u can use for wedding or out to diner, pr of sandals and pr of slip on shoes for airport and maybe a 4 th pr if needed . Greece walking,uneven roads, we just had sandals. Enjoy your trip, loved Greece.
If you have a DoD ID you have TSA PreCheck
Why would someone use WISE with all its fees and limited withdrawals vs something like Capital One 360 with zero fees/unlimited withdrawal? Am i missing something??
I'm American, bank account in USA. Transfers to Thailand are quick and easy.
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Science experiment!!! 😂 Been there. Done that.
Clicked like. Can you get the wise in Australia.
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I'd like to know more about what kind of travel adaptors you would recommend.
I bought a travel adaptor on Amazon for a trip to France about a year ago only to have the adaptor blow out a fuse in the hotel I was staying in. And it wasn't just in my room either, it was in at least two other rooms as well. Can you recommend one that's a reasonable price and yet not so poorly made that it basically messes with hotel or rental house fuses?
Check out our guide! 😃
packhacker.com/blog/general/best-travel-adapter/
What was the brand of the one that blew out?
What is the small bag that come right after the yellow waist pack, Its black and probably cross body.
earliest flight or latest in the night if I have a ride to the hotel
6:28 what backpack is this one?, looks cool!!
That Wise card looks good, love all the Thailand clips too my number 1 destination
Don't delay on applying for TSA Precheck. The current wait is almost ONE YEAR!
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 That's crazy!
-Eric
I just applied and was approved in 2-3 weeks.
Two weeks ago, I was approved within 2 hours for my pre check.
I get thru the lines just as fast as u will..... hahahahahaa
Pro Tip for Americans travelling internationally, if someone asks where you are from, they don't want to know what state in the USA you are from as they probably don't know where it is anyway. The country you are from is sufficient.
Wrong. Everyone knows California. Not some fly over state you are from. 😂
@@SpiderDice there's that ignorance I was referring to, I'm not from America at all...
@@richosull Sucks to be you 🤣
Actually I do respond with country, but on last trip everyone asked me which state after I said US.
@@lisaphares2286 as is normal in a conversation about where you are from. I'm not saying don't say it all, just start with the country.
Please review the 26l Camelbak A.T.P!
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
Any tips for solo travel (maybe a video I’ve missed) but heading on a 3 week trip on my own in November but nervous about it
It’s normal to be nervous, but once you go solo travel, you’ll never be the same person. Solo traveling is really the best. As a recommendation, stay active, plan your itinerary, open up to make new friends, keep your personal stuff in a bag and always around your hip/chest. If you don’t plan, you might end up in the hotel room or the same coffee shop! Good luck 🙏🏼
@@charliesgoodI totally agree - I was nervous the first time I travelled solo, but all was fine & now I love it. It gives you freedom & in the times you may want company you can always find someone to chat to. If you do a reasonable amount of planning it is really the best way to travel
Where’s that first bag from? 0:01 that one☝️in the beach
Hello from Bangkok !
Hi! 😃
WHY, pray tell, are you on the computer while in BKK,?!?🙄🙄🙄😵💫😵
If you travel alone book the middle seat. A couple will probably not book the seats om both sides of you.
@@privatename542 If the plane is not full, you will probably get the whole row. If you tragel as a couple book aisle and window
@@wncjan Now that makes sense !🧠
What’s the sling bag at 0:01 in the video opening?
I think the aisle seat is the worst--- can't tell you how many times people's butts manage to bump into my head when I'm sitting in the aisle.
What backpack is being used at 00:28/03:00 please?
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WISE is currently paying over 4% interest
I have a 2 hour layover in Paris, how worried should I be?
Why would you be worried?
Worried about what? That’s a normal layover.
Worried they are striking and delaying your flight?
ridiculous comment ! 2 hours is nothing. You are one of those people that can't stand being alone with yourself. hahaha!
LOL, I forgot I had this comment.
The fear wasn't about being bored. The fear was "was 2 hours enough time for an international flight?"
The answer ended up being yes. Security was quick and easy, and everything was smooth. @@privatename542
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Come on these are all recycled old tips from your previous videos!
Yes, but here they are all on one video here.
@@grantw7 i am a loyal subscriber. it's becoming too repetitive for me. Just crying out loud for some new content
I can imagine that coming up with new ideas every couple of days is pretty challenging. How about different travel scenarios: traveling for conferences, kids traveling alone, traveling with disabilities, first time traveling abroad, traveling for school, etc …
@@durhamskywriter oh fantastic idea! Hope that see this!
Your not old enough to know “Gumby”😂As always lots of great info. Thank you!🛬😎💥
Thanks for watching! 😃