Traveling abroad? Start here

So many people are traveling again and it makes me so happy! I’ve been talking to a lot of people who are going to Europe and either haven’t been before, or just haven’t traveled there in years because of the pandemic. If you’re still on the fence about traveling, read my post on 10 things to consider before traveling during the pandemic.

Thankfully, things are getting so much better as we’re phasing out of the pandemic and the world is opening up again. I’m so happy to be crossing borders again and reconnecting with friends across the globe. Listed below are all the posts that I think could be helpful when traveling abroad.

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blogs to help you plan

going abroad checklist

My going abroad checklist will remind you of everything you need to do before your trip. There are things like letting your bank know you’ll be out of the country, ordering currency, and considering how you’ll use your phone abroad.

european hostels I love

For anyone planning to travel affordably and meet new people, check out my list of European hostels I love. And once you book your hostels, read my post on a smooth hostel arrival.

how to make the best trip itinerary

Once you know where you’re going and start planning, you’re going to want to read my post on how to make the best trip itinerary. This blog post has five easy steps to making the best travel itinerary for yourself.

blogs to help you pack

living abroad packing list

So this packing list is made for those going to study abroad or au pair—but it’s perfect for anyone traveling abroad too. There are a number of things you’ll need to remember to pack that you wouldn’t on a normal trip. This list has it all, so you won’t forget anything!

packing fails to avoid

My post on packing fails to avoid is a great one to skim through, especially if you haven’t traveled in a while and need to get back in the groove. Think you’ll remember to pack headphones that plug into the plane monitors? If you read this post then you definitely will!

the traveler’s gift guide

For those that need some new travel items, my traveler’s gift guide is the perfect place to start. All of the things I use for travel are listed in this blog post.

my favorite bags for travel

If you need more help with shopping and packing before your trip, check out the post about my favorite bags for travel.

blogs to help inspire you

location suggestions for your first trip to Europe

Not sure where to go on your trip abroad? This post of location suggestions for Europe can serve as some inspiration! Or check out this post I wrote on 5 cities to visit your first time in European, or 5 cities to visit in Europe if you love art.

documenting your travels

Before you leave, it’s fun to think about how you want to document your trip. Maybe you want to buy a fresh journal to write down what you’re doing each day, or perhaps you’d like to collect your receipts and museum tickets to tape into a journal with notes about each place.

blogs to read before you go

how to deal with culture shock

Many people experience culture shock when they visit foreign countries. If you’re worried about experiencing it, check out my post on how to deal with culture shock.

my travel checklist and airport routine

Okay so you’re all packed and ready for your trip, but you’re nervous about remembering everything before you leave. Read my travel checklist and airport routine post to help you visualize a smooth travel day.

best ways to get in the mood for a trip

You want to know what my favorite thing to do before take-off is? Once I’m done packing, I like to watch a movie based in the city I’m traveling to. It helps me get excited for the trip and imagine myself there. Read this post for a few other ways to get in the mood for your trip!

buon viaggio!