Travel Tips and Help

I travel to 20+ countries a year sharing my firsthand knowledge of reward travel, travel credit card deals, travel tips and more.

PACKING LISTS
Men’s Packing List | Women’s Packing List | Kids Packing List | What Not To Bring on 3-1-1 |Backpacking Pack Guides

TRAVEL LIGHT
One Bag

SECURE BAG
Secure Wrap

BOOKS
Pack It Up | Smart Packing

SHOP
Ebags | Irv’s Luggage Warehouse | Dental Kit | Eagle Creek

OMBUDSMAN
Peter G, Chris Elliott, Conde Nast

TIPPING
Tipping.org, Guide, Tipping chart

SPEAK TO A HUMAN
GetHuman.com

BATHROOM GUIDE
The Bathroom Diaries | Public Toilets | NY Restroom | NYC Toilet Map | Australia Guide

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