10 Travel Tips to MAXIMIZE Your Travel

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I've been traveling internationally every year for the last 5+ years, and these are all the tips and tricks I've learned along the way to help maximize my travels. We'll go over things to do before leaving for your trip, during your trip, and coming home.

💬 Comment if you have any questions!

📕 Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:25 Offline Google Maps
01:24 Offline Google Translate
01:47 eSIMs
02:32 Luggage
03:55 Checked Luggage
04:36 Getting Local Currency
05:04 Food/Walking Tours
05:32 Trip Research/Planning
06:23 Packable Duffle Bag
06:58 Extra Foreign Currency
07:38 Global Entry Mobile App
08:11 Closing

[MonicaNieuwland]

This is a great Travel Video that outlines the basics to travelling! Tips applicable for anyone travelling anywhere 👏

[devilshunter]

link to miffy duffle bag please! if there is one lol

[shannonhugoalcala]

Nice tips. I especially like the walking / food tour tip. I agree that instagram isn’t as truthful or reliable with recommendations, but I’d also take Reddit recommendations with the same caution. We planned a trip to Disney Paris based on Reddit recommendations and it was completely wrong. They recommended 3 days to enjoy the park when really 1-1.5 is more than enough. Sharing this feedback and opinion on Reddit resulted in lots of down votes lol.

[penneya]

Another tip about global entry: as of Oct 1 2024, it will be free for kids.

[tanyas]

I always pack a set of pjs, several pairs of undies, a pair of leggings/sweatpants, a set of socks or two and 2 tops that go with my travel day bottoms, into my “personal item” (backpack.) That way, even if my carry-on bag is gate checked and then delayed or lost, I have at least a few days to get situated and find replacements, if necessary. And of course, jewelry and the basics of toiletries and makeup also get packed into my personal item bag.

[mfgeeze]

No matter where I go I take a macguyver kit Roth: binder clips, rubber bands, safety pins, tape, ziplocks and carabiners. Infinitely useful.

[mrkcur]

I agree about debit cards vs exchange offices, but in countries with sketchy economic situations, brining cash can be much better. Some governments set a bogus exchange rate for their currency, and you are stuck with that rate if relying on ATMs and credit cards. For example, 15 years ago in Tashkent, I got twice as much local currency using cash vs using the ATM. Other places I saw this include Argentina and Ukraine.

[wazInoz]

Bento bag too big for Asia, as a74 year Australian traveller I use the Thule crossover 2 cabin bag! Good tips thanks!

[TerranceYu]

You missed the most important tip. Always bring a card you’re meeting spend on when traveling with P2, especially an American Platinum with no foreign transaction fee and guarantee that it won’t get declined at the luxury bag store because your puny visa CL is too small. 😂😂😂

[pamsgreen]

Hi
What brand is your packable travel duffle bag. Thanks

[Mr.DJones]

Thank you for your time. I'm leaving for Vietnam on Oct. 2nd. I'm going for two months to see if I want to retire there. I've already done a few of these things. On the Bento Bag, $300? The payment of the hotel bill was a new one I haven't heard of, thanks. :)

[velcroadhesive]

What kind of camera was that in the Nomad bag?

[jfuji]

Awesome vid and travel recommendations thanks 🙏

[missmayflower]

The problem with that bag is that a bag dangling from your hand is bait for people who will grab it from you. Drive by motorcycle thieves do that a lot.

[robduboux]

Yes! Nomad Bento Bag for the win! My Nomad and carry on is good enough for 3 weeks in Europe.

[matthewwong]

Great tips Max! And good call on the extra duffle bag especially in Asia when you don’t know how much you’ll buy!

[mdubb]

First time I’ve found a blogger who does “hybrid” luggage - change of clothing and other essentials in carryon, but your “traveling closet” gets checked. “Onebag” doesn’t work for me - that much weight wears me out on a 12 hours first leg and 5 hours connecting flight. REI in the USA usually sells a 70d 30L stuff travel duffle for $30, and in many countries Decathlon offers rugged, but incredibly value priced, 20L and 30L daypacks if you need something in a rush. The only “tip” I would offer, is to be ready to check your overhead bag if you are subject to a 7kg combined weight limit for personal item + carryon. I put my most important overhead items in a 24L Flash 24 ultra thin, ultralight pack from REI and pull it out to keep with me cabinet. (This works because I am allowed two checked bags but only take one).

[secretariatgirl]

Sadly, the Bento Bag is actually a bit too large for underseat on Delta's Airbus 350 to Rome (for sure in Comfort +).

[bluehannah]

Download google maps made this video ❤. New subscriber !

[cathychen]

Great tips!!! May I know which checked luggage you used in the video??