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24. International Travel: The Prep No One Tells You About
This one’s a full-on travel prep episode.
As you’re hearing this, I’m just getting home from hosting my third women’s group trip which took place Banff - Canada! But just a few months ago, I was across the globe in Bali with another incredible group of women.
Between those two trips, and over a decade of international travel, I’ve learned a lot of things the hard way.
So today, I’m walking you through the exact steps I take before every international trip... from what to pack to what to download to what to leave the hell behind.
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being prepared enough to actually enjoy the experience.
✈️ What we cover:
✅ The documents no one thinks about (and how I store them)
💳 What I do with my money, cards, and cash before I leave
📲 How I use tech + eSIMs to stay connected abroad
🧼 What’s always in my personal care kit
💊 Health and safety prep (including the emergency coverage I swear by)
🧳 My carry-on setup + how I actually packed for Bali vs. Banff
📷 My gear recs for content creators—and why I ditched the DSLR
⏳ My 7-day countdown: what I double-check, download, and prep before takeoff
🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📝 Download the Free International Travel Checklist
Grab the full checklist with everything I mentioned (so you don’t have to take notes): 👉 GET IT HERE
🥾 My Gear Closet (links to all my favorite things)
👉 https://app.rockporch.com/Profile/unapologeticallywild
🌍 U.S. State Department Country Info & Travel Advisories
👉 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
📬 Register Your Trip with STEP (U.S. Citizens)
👉 https://step.state.gov
💊 Check Medication Legality Abroad
👉 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
🚘 Driving + Auto Insurance Abroad (IDP Info)
👉 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/transportation/driving-and-road-safety-abroad.html
💱 XE Currency App
👉 https://www.xe.com/apps/
📶 Airalo eSIM Data Plans
👉 https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/943?userId=140054
🩺 Medjet Emergency Evacuation Coverage
👉 https://www.medjet.com
💬 Let’s Stay Connected:
If this episode was valuable, share it with a friend and let’s bring more women into this wild, unapologetic space.
Until next time...
Stay wild ⛰️💫🌵
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By Mary Giordano
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This one’s a full-on travel prep episode.
As you’re hearing this, I’m just getting home from hosting my third women’s group trip which took place Banff - Canada! But just a few months ago, I was across the globe in Bali with another incredible group of women.
Between those two trips, and over a decade of international travel, I’ve learned a lot of things the hard way.
So today, I’m walking you through the exact steps I take before every international trip... from what to pack to what to download to what to leave the hell behind.
This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being prepared enough to actually enjoy the experience.
✈️ What we cover:
✅ The documents no one thinks about (and how I store them)
💳 What I do with my money, cards, and cash before I leave
📲 How I use tech + eSIMs to stay connected abroad
🧼 What’s always in my personal care kit
💊 Health and safety prep (including the emergency coverage I swear by)
🧳 My carry-on setup + how I actually packed for Bali vs. Banff
📷 My gear recs for content creators—and why I ditched the DSLR
⏳ My 7-day countdown: what I double-check, download, and prep before takeoff
🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📝 Download the Free International Travel Checklist
Grab the full checklist with everything I mentioned (so you don’t have to take notes): 👉 GET IT HERE
🥾 My Gear Closet (links to all my favorite things)
👉 https://app.rockporch.com/Profile/unapologeticallywild
🌍 U.S. State Department Country Info & Travel Advisories
👉 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
📬 Register Your Trip with STEP (U.S. Citizens)
👉 https://step.state.gov
💊 Check Medication Legality Abroad
👉 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html
🚘 Driving + Auto Insurance Abroad (IDP Info)
👉 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/transportation/driving-and-road-safety-abroad.html
💱 XE Currency App
👉 https://www.xe.com/apps/
📶 Airalo eSIM Data Plans
👉 https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/943?userId=140054
🩺 Medjet Emergency Evacuation Coverage
👉 https://www.medjet.com
💬 Let’s Stay Connected:
If this episode was valuable, share it with a friend and let’s bring more women into this wild, unapologetic space.
Until next time...
Stay wild ⛰️💫🌵
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