Some things I have learned about travel.
Some things I have learned about travel. Plenty of people have traveled more than me, much more, but I thought a few of my friends might like my travel tips anyway. If you add up my travel in miles it’s over 4 times round the Earth, if you add it up in time it’s over a year full time, if you add it up in countries it’s 22, many several times to different parts. I’ve always loved going new places and learning from it, I love everything about it: packing, arriving, learning how things work, trying new things, getting my preconceived ideas, I didn’t even realise I had, blown apart! I’ve couch-surfed, stayed in plush hotels, stayed in literal castles, vans, beach huts, tents, road trips, gone by train, flown, ferry boat and walked. So the tips are: Even in hot places never underestimate how much colder it will be at sea or on the coast. Packable macs and squash-able down jackets are your friends. Get lots of small water bottles and make everyone carry their own even if you carry all ...