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Home » Travel Planning and Tips

Travel Planning and Tips

This is a collection of articles on travel planning and tips. They cover the range from where to begin, to safety while on the go.

We have been travelling for many years and have visited over 60 countries on six continents. We offer general money tips here. Many save you either money, time, or simply make your travel easier.

In addition, we share several products and services we use and recommend. These make our lives easier, better, or safer.

We also have tips on individual countries and cities, but these are listed in the regional destination categories.

Enjoy our articles featuring travel planning and tips:

Portable solar generator for camping next to a tent on a sunny day with mom and small child using a phone

Bring a Portable Solar Generator on Your Next Camping Trip

Read moreBring a Portable Solar Generator on Your Next Camping Trip
Enjoying the landscape after renting a Tesla in NZ

Renting a Tesla in New Zealand: A Personal Encounter

Read moreRenting a Tesla in New Zealand: A Personal Encounter
A card Wallet helps to manage money while travelling

4 Best Ways to Manage Money While Travelling

Read more4 Best Ways to Manage Money While Travelling
Less luggage is one of many tips for travelling by air

5 Must-Know Tips for Travelling by Air

Read more5 Must-Know Tips for Travelling by Air
Milford Sound is often included on any list of the most stunning things to do in the South Island

New Zealand Trip Planning with Local Experts

Read moreNew Zealand Trip Planning with Local Experts
Man wondering if he can get flight delay compensation as he waits for his flight while watching another take off

Do You Know You Can Get Flight Delay Compensation?

Read moreDo You Know You Can Get Flight Delay Compensation?
Driving is one of the best ways of travelling around New Zealand

Getting Around New Zealand: How Will You See This Beautiful Country?

Read moreGetting Around New Zealand: How Will You See This Beautiful Country?
Inside a glamping tent looking out at the ocean in one of many hotel alternatives in Chile

Hotel Alternatives: Get Local and Enjoy Culture without Sacrificing Comfort

Read moreHotel Alternatives: Get Local and Enjoy Culture without Sacrificing Comfort
Mirador Tres Cruces on our South America itinerary

Be Inspired: 18 Next Travel Destination Ideas

Read moreBe Inspired: 18 Next Travel Destination Ideas
The Island Princess cruise ship - tips for cruising

25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know

Read more25 Princess Cruise Tips and Tricks You Should Know
a beach scene with the words lightweight and useful travel gifts

Lightweight and Useful Travel Gifts for Local or International Travel

Read moreLightweight and Useful Travel Gifts for Local or International Travel
Cape Reinga lighthouse is used here to represent the best of New Zealand travel tips for first time visitors

New Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors

Read moreNew Zealand Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
My Dengue Fever experience was caused by this Aedes aegypti mosquito

My Dengue Fever Experience in South America

Read moreMy Dengue Fever Experience in South America
Haruru Falls in Bay of Islands, New Zealand

How to Photograph Waterfalls (Travel Photo Tips)

Read moreHow to Photograph Waterfalls (Travel Photo Tips)
Tips to pack light for a cruise

Cruise Essentials to Bring – Packing Light is Easy

Read moreCruise Essentials to Bring – Packing Light is Easy
Cruising in Iceland is a unique way to travel. Public domain photo by Dieter55

Unique Ways to Travel: If You Haven’t Yet, You Really Should

Read moreUnique Ways to Travel: If You Haven’t Yet, You Really Should
Private Guides Can often find the best food.

7 Types of Tours and Guidelines for Organizing Each of These

Read more7 Types of Tours and Guidelines for Organizing Each of These
The Island Princess cruise ship - tips for cruising

Reflections of an 18-Night Princess Cruise – Is It for You?

Read moreReflections of an 18-Night Princess Cruise – Is It for You?
Virgin Australia at Faleolo Airport in Samoa with runway lights in the background

Tips for Packing Light – 10 Essentials for Any Travel

Read moreTips for Packing Light – 10 Essentials for Any Travel
home exchange giveaway

Home Exchange Tips: Is a Home Swap Right for You?

Read moreHome Exchange Tips: Is a Home Swap Right for You?
Norwegian Spirit docked at the port of Venice

Cruising the Mediterranean on the Norwegian Spirit

Read moreCruising the Mediterranean on the Norwegian Spirit

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