We have visited 104 countries and made plenty of world travel mistakes. This video is about 20 world travel mistakes that we commonly see during our retirement travel. Most of these we have done ourselves and learned a better method. We hope you enjoy these travel tips, along with the referenced videos and guide to the best airline stopover programs. If you have other travel mistakes to share, please put them in the comments below.
LINKS FOR REFERENCED VIDEOS AND BLOGS
***Link for video to find Cheap Business Class Tickets ***
https://youtu.be/LSh8akYommk?si=Os-3M9-Jj1lwybJm
***Companion Travel Guide for 26 Best Airline Stopover Programs ***
https://retirementtravelers.com/the-airlines-that-allow-free-stopovers
***Link for video of European Scams ***
https://youtu.be/ZahRcy_kIgA?si=o2HRa949S1GCME9a
***Link for video of Best Travel Credit Card ***
https://youtu.be/FnrjL8xZLmM?si=4rhvsh34d1FIMuOj
***Link for video of Best International Cell Phone Plan ***
https://youtu.be/UzGiRjb_Csw?si=-6-2jIN1pZ6V1L73
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***Link for video of Best Packing Tips***
https://youtu.be/LY9S7zhdDVg?si=tSdutfT80ByFMGci
***Link for video on How to Organize Travel Details***
https://youtu.be/31rS0YcDvL4?si=cucXxarMzJ-I172S
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Video Number 177
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Not Looking for Cheap Business Class Tickets
01:15 Not Using Airline Stopover Programs
02:16 Not Taking Public Transportation
03:14 Traveling on Weekends
03:44 Not Pre-Purchasing Tickets
04:31 Not Trying Some Hokey or Touristy Items
05:51 Not Paying Attention to Scams
06:43 Not Understanding Credit Card Points
07:27 Going Only to Touristy Cities
08:45 Not Using Apple Pay or Google Pay
09:56 Using Your Credit Card for Cash Withdrawals
10:24 Using ATM's in Tourist Areas
10:45 Carrying Paper Items When Traveling
11:14 Not Having an International Phone Plan
12:06 Overpacking for Trips
13:11 Not Dressing for Comfort
14:20 Not Attempting Independent Travel
15:14 Eating 3 Meals a Day on the Road
16:26 Staying in Touristy Areas to Meals
17:01 Getting Frustrated During Travel