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Travel Tips

Discover all of my tips and tricks to make your trip as smooth as possible. From how to plan, save and budget for your travels to picking up a foreign language, become a savvier adventurer with my advice.

Planes parked at airport terminal gates.

Do I have to go Through Customs for a Connecting Flight? Full Guide

Trying to find out if you’ll need to go through customs for a connecting flight? Find out in this complete …
A SIM card placed on top of a mobile phone screen.

The Best SIM Card for UK Travel: Roundup of Your Options

A complete comparison guide highlighting the best SIM card for UK Travel covering all bases including costs, allowances for data, …
Two air mattresses piled on top of each other.

Can You Bring an Air Mattress on a Plane? Travel Tips

Can you bring an air mattress on a plane? Yes, you can. Find out about bringing it in checked luggage, …
Alan at the summit of Garnedd Ugain. Y Lliwedd is in the background on the far side of the Snowdon horseshoe.

How to Prepare for Travel: The Ultimate Guide

Got travel plans? Then get completely set for your trip with my guide on how to prepare for travel. It’s …
A man stands at the edge of a large rock overlooking a lake.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Travel?

I share what I think are the main advantages and disadvantages of travel, in particular long-term backpacking …
A man stands atop a rocky mountain summit looking towards distant peaks.

How to Afford Travel: Ultimate Guide to Funding Your Trip

Once you’re set on the idea of a world adventure, there comes the inevitable question of ‘how to afford travel?’ …
Why Planning a Hike is Important and Tips to Plan Yours

Why Planning a Hike is Important and Tips to Plan Yours

In this article, I’ll share why planning a hike beforehand is so important based on a personal hiking blunder along …
Alan doing some hiking, which is one of the best outdoor activities.

How Can I Learn a Language for Travel?

I share my advice for learning a language for travel based on my personal experience of learning to speak Spanish …
Alan atop the Skirrid Fawr with countryside views in the background.

The Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language for Travel

Learn about the benefits of learning a foreign language for travel from someone who has done it …