How To Take Your First International Trip

“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.”

This quote by the late American poet, Maya Angelou, speaks to the heart of travel – unlocking a world of possibilities. As today’s technologies continue to advance, visually connecting the global community in dramatic new ways, many people have been inspired to broaden their travel horizons.

If you’re planning your first international trip, there a number of things to take into consideration, such as the best day to book a flight, finding eateries that suit your dietary needs, surviving jet lag, and even choosing the right shoes for your intended destination.

As daunting as this list may seem at first, these checklist items can actually become fun and exciting parts of the planning journey. Once complete, you may feel as savvy as the seasoned traveler seated next to you!

To learn more about some of the most beautiful and captivating countries on the planet like Cuba, Portugal, Croatia, New Zealand or Sweden, go directly to their tourism bureau websites or promotion videos on YouTube. Each offers their own unique flavor and flair of some of their most iconic cities, hidden gems, gastronomic adventures and more.

Travel experts like Peter Greenberg and Carol Margolis of SmartWomenTravelers have garnered throngs of loyal fans all over the world for their wealth of international travel experience, high-quality travel content and personal insider tips.

Cost is usually one of the most important considerations for any traveler. However, there are a myriad of ways you can save money—before and during your trip.

Before packing your passport, stash away some cash by getting rid of that gym membership you never use, eat out a little less often, or have a garage sale (it will help you clean out the garage too!).

While on the road, stretch your buck further by dining where the locals dine—not at the most popular tourist spots—using any hotel travel points you may have earned for business, and getting around via public transportation in lieu of paying high taxi fees.

When it comes to making purchases while traveling abroad, according to U.S. News & World Report, not all credit cards are created equal, many carrying foreign transaction fees. To help navigate these surcharges, they have published a guide aimed at improving financial literacy among travelers.

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Diversity and inclusion are worth celebrating, and international travel offers rich and meaningful opportunities to learn about different people and lifestyles. Travel make us stronger, opens our eyes and hearts to the global community, and helps us change the world.

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