Traveling with Kristin

12 Common Travel Mistakes To Avoid


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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 [email protected] 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:

  • Watch the video version of this podcast
  • WW2 Museum in Norway
  • How to Save Money While Traveling

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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