Travel Tips

Travel Planning Basics

How to get there, Where to stay, How to get around

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Let’s talk about some travel basics and how to plan a trip that works best for you. Every traveler is unique and wants to get different experiences from their travels, but there are some basics to help make the travel planning easier and the journey more enjoyable. This first post in the Travel Basics series will start with airfare, accommodations, and rental cars. I know this information might be rote for the more experienced travelers, but we were all a new international traveler at some point, and I hope these planning tips help you plan your trip with confidence.
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Travel Tips

Yes, you can visit again (and again, and again)

James and I enjoy traveling to Germany, and sitting with a maß of Helles beer in hand in a Munich Biergarten underneath blooming chestnut trees is our idea of perfection. We’ve returned many times and continue to enjoy each time we visit, but I started thinking that maybe we should leave Germany off of our destination list because there are so many other places to see. But I’m already planning our next Germany trip, so that thought didn’t last long. And that’s okay. Let me tell you why.

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The One Travel Requirement

Second to the requirement of a passport (apply for or renew your passport here), if I have one word that sums up how we view traveling, it’s flexibility. Be flexible with your dates of travel and your destination to save money. Be flexible with your accommodation location to get the amenities you need, or be flexible with the amenities to get the best location. Be flexible with the attractions you want to see because you might not know of unpredicted closings or renovations. Be flexible when issues pop up, and patiently make changes as necessary. The unexpected is part of the experience, so prepare yourself to roll with it.
Let’s cover some ways travel flexibility can help you.

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Our Travel Philosophy

Yes, I know, it’s about time! I’ve heard your requests and questions so this blog is where I’ll keep you updated with travel advice and tips, trip reports, and recommendations. Stay tuned!
To start out, read a little bit about our travel philosophy.
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