12 Common Travel Mistakes To Avoid

12 Common Travel Mistakes To Avoid

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin September 7, 2021 Duration: 25:16

Travel like a pro by avoiding these top 12 travel mistakes! Plus, hear more tips from podcast listeners who wrote in from the Traveling with Kristin Community.

Are you planning on moving abroad in the next few years? Enrollment is open (for a limited time) in Kristin's new coaching program, Ready To Relocate!

🌎  Send an email to info@orbisrelocation.com with the Subject Line: Ready To Relocate for more details. You can also apply for a Free Relocation Strategy Call here.

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EP. 124: COMMON TRAVEL MISTAKES TO AVOID 

  • Applications are open for Kristin's new Ready To Relocate program for people who are looking to slow travel or move abroad [2:15]
  • Listener shout-outs [3:54]
  • Comments from listeners about their travel mistakes [5:15]
    • Missed flights and trains
    • Roaming data and SIM cards
    • Planning
    • Slow travel
    • Packing mistakes
    • Bad luggage
    • Lost debit and credit cards

TOP 12 TRAVEL MISTAKES: [10:56]

12. Frequent Flier Programs [11:39]

  • Hotel Rewards
  • Car Rental Perks

11. Booking the cheapest flight [13:27]

10. Traveling at peak times [14:43]

9. Planning too much/not enough [15:46]

8. Traveling without insurance [16:55]

7. Not using the airline app [17:41]

6. Eating airport food [18:24]

5. Never solo traveling [19:21]

4. Peak hours, crowds and lines [20:21]

3. Banking and ATM mistakes [21:54]

2. Not eating like the locals [23:11]

1. Overpacking 😬  [24:00]

 

VIDEOS MENTIONED:

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Free Wise Borderless Account

SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance

Delta SkyMiles

IHG Hotels Rewards

Hotels.com

Priority Pass

Google Maps Peak Times

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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