10 Travel Tips I Wish I Learned Earlier

[@camdendavid]

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[@debrahubbard4562]

I use Airbnb a lot do the hint you gave to go to the merchant was a good one😊

[@paulmackertich7640]

The AirTag is also great to find your way back to your hotel where your luggage is. Just follow the map to walk back to your hotel

[@bethearl8686]

I never thought of that!! Genius idea. We've been to countries where wifi is spotty. Having to ask directions in a foreign language is so frustrating!

[@robinmuchow]

I use a Find Your Car app.

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

I've never used an Air Tag. I'm assuming they're bought from Amazon??

[@paulmackertich7640]

Just google apple air tag and you will see lots of places to buy

[@danekendall2298]

@@elizabethglenbentley7882 AirTags are Apple devices that are available on Amazon, as well as other retailers. There are similar devices as well. For instance, we’ve been using Tile for a few years.

[@robinmuchow]

Holy cow! Travel tips that are actually helpful! Thanks

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@JO-pz6uf]

Calculator / conversion tip = gold 👍

[@David_O]

XE app is better. Works on all phones - iOS and Android. And its free.

[@bethearl8686]

It's infinitely easier just to ask Siri. Duhhh

[@annbella9567]

I don’t see that that convert sign and I have ISO 18.1.1 update!

[@marionrobertson7819]

does the calculator on android have an option?

[@casaraku1]

calculator in android does the same... some of these influencers assume everyone is rich (apple) and american... there are a lot of android users also.

[@alant5757]

And make sure you get a receipt. I was just in London… in the bar at our hotel and I said I didn’t need a receipt… the waitress OVER CHARGED ME…. $32 USD for a rum and coke and a bottle of water. I was pissed when I got home. But nothing I could do. Lesson learned

[@camdendavid]

Sorry to hear that happened to you!

[@comgamilwebranger]

Happens all the time the time

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

All your travel tips are useful and i wondered why I never thought of it before. The only tip I had used before is the air tag tracking. I like that your video is straight forward and does not have annoying music or sound effects. Subscribed.

[@camdendavid]

I appreciate that! Welcome to the community

[@foto4u861]

Great, this is how I like it, no loonngggg intro with bullshittalk, but right to the point(s).

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@bethearl8686]

We travel a lot. These are great tips! I just subscribed. I use Siri to calculate currency exchange. SO much easier the fussing with a calculator. Love the Google Lens. Definitely did not know that one. Like the plug adapter. ours is always falling out of the wall. If we get scammed we first send a threatening letter to the vendor. "I will report you to the [FAA, attorney general, BBB, foreign authorities, police, etc] if you do not refund immediately". That usually works.

[@vincentspione]

These are all good tips known to most astute travelers. One comment regarding adapters. Since most electronics now can run from 110 - 220 all you need is a simple and small piece that snaps on to the end of your plug and converts your US plug to the country plug you need. It is small, light and you can purchase all of the for a very low price. I have used these for years across the globe.

[@deeford8318]

Loved that tip about typing in the flight number and it sending a link. So good!

[@camdendavid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pippilangkous5089]

In europe most cities have free WiFi. Also almost all restaurants, hotels, airports and museums have free WiFi. If you don't want to be dependent on this, then please buy a local sim, because europe is much cheaper than us

[@bethearl8686]

Thanks!

[@camdendavid]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the support 😄

[@bethearl8686]

I appreciate your efforts. One thing concerning luggage tags. The only good thing about having them is this: if your bags are lost, you know in advance. So you can be first in line to make a claim. Beyond that, it makes no difference.

[@camdendavid]

@@bethearl8686 True! I've also heard of people tracking down stolen bags that were taken from trains and busses when traveling through Europe

[@TomE007]

Great tips , Also good to know , there is a USB input behind most TV on the back . I charge my phone a lot that way

[@camdendavid]

Great tip!

[@karlaleonard4175]

I agree traveling is already stressful to make our journeys adventures memories less complicated & effortlessly with simple kind suggestions is so welcomed… Thank you so much

[@camdendavid]

Glad the tips are helpful!

[@MSWcryptoworker]

Didn’t know about the calculator, and the air b and b trick of looking at the host. Thanks

[@camdendavid]

You got it

[@UndeniablyAnge]

Excellent tips! I travel internationally most days f the year and these were spot on! I wasn’t aware of the flight tracking, airbnb hack, or the in-calculator conversion…these will save me time and money. Thanks ☺️

[@camdendavid]

Glad to hear the tips are helpful!

[@davesenor3146]

Awesome video thanks for sharing. Did not know any of the last 3...lol

[@maebellerechtman7354]

Love the calculator tip!🤗

[@charlieann6321]

How cool is that! Now I can delete my Converter App, as the IPhone has one, yay!

[@Jamescraigjohnson]

The Epicka vs Apple adapter are solving different solutions. I have an Epicka adapter and would not use theApple adapter option since it only solves charging one item, you still need adapters for other chargring needs. The Epicka option is a charger and if you pay for a more expensive adapter you can get fast charging. So you get 4 USB ports and an electrical outlet that can be used in most countries.

[@camdendavid]

Agreed

[@jsvi]

Very good! Fresh eyes on the new way to travel. Safe travels always. 💝

[@camdendavid]

Much appreciated!

[@madhuparthasarathy62]

The air tags and the credit card company dealing with the airlines were new pointers for me. Thank you,.

[@philippeplouchart8156]

Yes, traveling outside your country will always cost you a “Commission” charge. Thanks for the fine tips.

[@Max-nt7ho]

About #8 - I always feel that booking directly is the way to go, not just with where u stay, but also with flights or anything else. Other than possibly saving money, if any issues arise, it’s more expedient to resolve directly instead of going thru a 3rd party.

[@camdendavid]

Would agree 100%

[@onesilike9838]

Excellent information….thabk you!

[@deirdrewalsh6740]

Definitely the most useful post I’ve seen in a long time!

[@camdendavid]

Happy to hear that!

[@kennielsen3896]

Good tips. I knew most of them, but realized I was 2 apple updates behind! Before I moved to Spain, I had T-Mobile change from my sim card to an E-sim, so I could put a Spanish sim card in my iPhone, but same idea. In the EU, haven't really had language problems as everyone knows some English. But in Italy, I ran into minor problems, so I just spoke Spanish and it kind of worked. Now I just go there with my brother-in-law, Fabio. LOL

[@RawhideProductions1]

At the ATM, the conversion can be quite high. Like $30 on 200 Euro, plus your bank's fees.

[@gloriabeckley7464]

Excellent tips!

[@katleman]

7:30 those two prong Europe style adapters as shown will work BUT often will fall out under the weight of the charging brick. Look for an adapter that has two prongs AND a full circle that fits into the socket

[@camdendavid]

Agreed! The apple travel set definitely holds better but the Epicka holds surprisingly well for a cheap adapter

[@jeffm3030]

I have been using the Apple World Adapter for years. I have been very happy with it

[@camdendavid]

Glad to hear that!

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Very helpful. Check the apple adaptor has more than 1 usb slot

[@tobingerhart5036]

Great tips. Even though I have heard of some of them, you stated them very clearly and succinctly 😊

[@camdendavid]

I appreciate the kind words :)

[@brianv4100]

Great tips, knew most but well presented none the less :) Just an expansion on your tip about using google glass to translate menus - if you go into the translate app, you can download the languages you will need and use them when offline. Same applies to google maps, very handy when you don't want to get a travel sim or esim for just 1 or 2 days.

[@camdendavid]

Great addition -- much appreciated!

[@HVR007]

Which translate app to download?

[@brianv4100]

@@HVR007 Google Translate is what I use...lifesaver when my Italian runs out😊

[@nicolanobili2113]

Tip 4: although using an automatic translator may be useful, somehow, I daresay this tip could be improved. I would like to mention that I am a professional translator, and translating menus is HORRIBLY DIFFICULT. Not only are many dishes unheard of in other countries, but even the recipes may vary slightly depending on the local area or the season of the year. So, instead of using a translation tool, my suggestion is to search for the name of a dish using GOOGLE IMAGES: you will have a much clearer idea of what you should expect. In any case, if you end up having a meal in a restaurant where the menu is only in the local language and not in English... that's normally good news: its customers are local people, who certainly look for genuine things, rather than tourists, who in all likelihood cannot recognize an authentic recipe

[@fordtimelord8673]

Dude! These are emm effen excellent tips, all of them! Thank you. The credit card choice between USD and local was my favorite. I had no idea.

[@camdendavid]

Glad you found them useful! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@RobertsIslandLivingAdventures]

Some cards don’t have foreign transaction fees too. Charles Schwab is one, and it makes it very convenient to use an atm to get the foreign currency easily at the best rate.

[@nct948]

indeed, all very enlightening.

[@duncansmith7562]

love that translation of "schiacciatine" as "crushed pans". maybe the menu in English isn't such a bad idea after all!

[@camdendavid]

Hahaha it's definitely not perfect... yet!

[@duncansmith7562]

@@camdendavid glad you see the humor in it. technology is great, but only when it works:)

[@debsomers8646]

Thank you for all this very important and money saving information.

[@camdendavid]

You got it! Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

[@1969petiza]

Thanks, I had everything covered 😅 except that I have friends in Europe no idea of Air b and bs.

[@JenShea]

Great tips! I bought that Apple adapter kit in 2016. It’s great! The downside to the eSim is no phone number… so not helpful for long-stays when you might need to make local calls.

[@camdendavid]

True! I've lucked out with being able to keep my phone number for local calls (my US provider allows for that and just charges $0.25 per minute). Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

[@JenShea]

@@camdendavid In Portugal it's extra interesting. You get charged extra if you use a cell to call a land-line and vice versa. My carrier in North America does not have an affordable European call plan.

[@dennisdowney2084]

I think I knew 5 and learned a couple I will use for sure.

[@silvieb2024]

Many of us don't use iPhone.

[@humanvan5415]

yep, moved to the most secure OS, Graphene OS, true android, not scammy google

[@simranarora6393]

Very helpful to know about the calculator converter, thanks

[@bethearl8686]

It is infinitely easier just to ask Siri. Duh😜🤪😄

[@nabeelkhan00]

great info

[@robertl.4675]

I knew most of these but did NOT know about the currency conversion button on the calculator app on iPhone. Very handy! Thanks for sharing this excellent no-nonsense video.

[@camdendavid]

You got it!

[@khalifajaber4070]

Know them all except the calculator one but still great video thanks man for this great channel

[@camdendavid]

Much appreciated!

[@marylindros6005]

Your tips are game changes….I will be watching this video several times to truly make sure I have mastered these tips.

[@camdendavid]

Glad you find them useful!

[@michellecrockettms.uniteds9101]

Solid tips. On 10, not all banks are alike. I was tripled charged for a pricey dinner overseas due to a faulty card reader. 10+ hours of calling and talking with my national American bank over a period of 3 months, the bank still refused to issue more than one credit so a $200 meal cost me $400. Didn’t matter that I had documentation to prove I was right. The bank wasn’t interested in that. I just had to take the loss.

[@adjmm]

Well done….knew the first 9, number 10 is WOW. THANK YOU 🙏

[@camdendavid]

Sounds like you've been reading the newsletter hahaha. Always great to see you in the comment section!

[@kitkatsome1]

Thank you for the tips! My only complaint is that so many of them are Apple product related, and as an avid Andriod user I'm going to have to go do some research on what equivalents are out there. Still some good stuff :)

[@camdendavid]

Sorry about that! I'll work on finding some Andoid tips for the next one :)

[@gamacaluso]

Thank you for these fabulous tips! Very helpful especially the apple block 😊

[@casscara]

Great tips.

[@judithchan-lau1003]

Excellent helpful tips. Thanks so much

[@charmin78]

Calculator tip was helpful.

[@camdendavid]

Glad to hear it!

[@marywinter8216]

This old dog learned a few new tricks. Thanks! New subscriber here.

[@camdendavid]

Welcome to the community :)

[@ricardo68]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@AnnSarasvati]

Lots of good tips. For me the calculator conversion tip was most helpful. Good idea also about the Apple electric plug converter. For us ladies, it wouldn’t work for any other appliances we might need. Hairdryer or electric hair curling iron for example.

[@zeitgeist888]

Good video. I knew most of the tips already but you explained them more concisely and reminded me of some I don't always use to best effect. The changeable plug charger I have for a battery bank but didn't know that other chargers offered it also. I have used the credit card reverse charges and currency charge using local currency but nice to be reminded about them. Last trip was first adding air tags. Global Entry/TSA Pre check and putting credit cards on Apple wallet or Google pay also are big aids if a card is lost or stolen and making airport security much easier and faster.

[@camdendavid]

Thanks for taking the time to watch. And great points about the Global Entry and using digital wallets!

[@davemorrison-jw2wk]

Great info!

[@Zerobar78.]

Always use credit card to book everything!! Far better protected that way.

[@camdendavid]

Agreed

[@helend6774]

Bought the Airolo e-sim before we left and it was IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL. No tech support, had to watch videos that explained a very complicated process and spent hours getting frustrated. Ended up going to Three store on Grafton Street in Dublin and they did it all for me for the same price. Disputed the charge and will never use them again.

[@camdendavid]

Sorry to hear that! If you ever want to try an eSIM again, feel free to email me and I’ll walk you through the process. It’s definitely not intuitive at first but it’s become 2nd nature to me at this point. Appreciate you sharing your experience though :)

[@realestateteam636]

Google fi phone service is great for travel. My phones wifi data kicks in while im landing in different countries. Awesome to have this at no additional charge.

[@camdendavid]

Wish I could use Google fi! They kick you off if they find out you travel too much :(

[@realestateteam636]

@camdendavid I travel often up to 4 months at a time. I've never encountered difficulties with their policy.

[@mkmariak]

Too many are only good for iPhone. Would be good to know if there are android equivalents.

[@camdendavid]

I'll get to work on that!

[@Mvrck44]

Wow, thanks! Really handy :)

[@sujatadang2704]

Good info 👍

[@Sanno8585]

This was really helpful. Have immediately activated the currency converter on the calculator!

[@camdendavid]

Glad to hear it!

[@brettb8884]

Great Tips Thanks

[@188jan]

I got 3 but I had very good adapter n can convert 120 to 220 volts.

[@foxseriesfan1]

I knew all of them but as an Android user most of them only exist for IPhone. For the power outlet I use a multi outlet and usb port with interchangeable sockets. It is not a power converter so you need to plug only things that are 120 and 220 volts like phones, computers, etc.

[@groovychik601]

Great tips!!!

[@gpdoyon]

Nice tips. Several are iPhone specific. It would be great if, in the future, you can find Android comparable items. Thanks!

[@camdendavid]

Will do! Thanks for the feedback :)

[@TheRoyJames]

​@@camdendavid would love android options as well! Good video

[@sharonclark-napolitano1733]

Exactly!

[@Hussain-G]

Absolutely 💯 agree

[@sunshy78]

Almost all iphone specific tips were on Android Xiaomi phone since 2017 (except the Air Tag) 😂 Edit: and messages

[@kathyholland8275]

Great video. I knew the ones about always paying in the local currency, checking who’s actually hosting the Airbnb, working with your bank for questionable charges, and looking for free walking tours. I knew about esims but it doesn’t help unless your phone carrier allows you to use one if you haven’t paid off your phone yet (AT&T doesn’t). Didn’t know about texting the flight number and the iOS update with the calculator. I’m updating to iOS as we speak. I’m a pretty savvy traveler to Europe but I learned some new things today, thanks!

[@camdendavid]

Glad to hear you still learned a few things! And great point regarding the eSIM (I called and asked my carrier to unlock the phone for me -- luckily they did). Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@andrewlaurence8274]

I actually had to pay off my T-Mobile phone first. It was not very much as I was close to the end of the contract, but you definitely need a carrier-unlocked phone to use an eSIM or a physical SIM if your phone still takes them (iPhone 14 does not). Came to learn that my T-Mobile plan offers very reasonable prices outside the US, so the eSIM was not necessary, but that's not the case for most plans and most carriers.

[@solomone7416]

Nice thanks

[@abcmadreknits]

I absolutely LOVE your videos. I am older (significantly) but grew up doing a lot of traveling (the child of an airline employee ) so I've always felt pretty confident traveling. Being older though means I miss important technology upgrades and your location and travel tips are so helpful! Thanks for sharing your wisdom. I wonder if you can also share more about your relationship? I am a couples counselor. Doing so much traveling and decision-making can stress many couples - I am sure you two have had your issues, but please consider a video series on how you two get through some of the crazy difficulties that beset travelers. Thanks & Happy travels!

[@camdendavid]

Aw, I appreciate the kind words and support! I definitely plan to share more about the relationship and some of the struggles we face while living abroad. It certainly helps that my wife is a therapist haha

[@xJI00]

English menus often have higher prices for the tourists. Stick to the local menu whenever you can and translate it. Put AirTags in the lining of bags, not where they can be seen. Whilst choosing local currency is a good tip, you do need to be aware of your card providers terms and rates. They may charge a conversion fee in addition to an exchange rate that isn’t always close to the interbank rate. Some cards are very good, others not. You could pay more with the local currency option. You just need to be aware, and choose your card for travelling carefully. I travel with two cards, one has no charges for visa but fees for cash out. The other is the opposite so used together gets the best result.

[@abkeener81]

As it relates to the travel adapter … what if I just have an iPhone but not a Mac? What adapter and converter would you recommend? I’m Andrew. And what’s your advice for traveling with prescription meds? Specifically meds for bipolar and high cholesterol. My meds aren’t legal everywhere in the world.

[@josephfortier5450]

I didn’t know about the Google picture translation. Btw, what do you do for a living that you travel a lot?

[@experimenthealthyketo83]

Great 👍

[@timleonard4118]

I always travel with a power board. I only need one adapter and it gives me 4 outlets plus 2 x USB outlets. Much better.

[@maxx9384]

Your link for the world adapters does not show an item that can be ordered..

[@pasquilu]

Google Fi is magic for traveler

[@camdendavid]

So true -- but they don't allow people who travel full-time to use their services :(

[@pasquilu]

@@camdendavid I am kinda full time traveler …. Split my year between Italy, USA, Mexico and Brazil in an even way and never had issues (Maybe you need to be back sometimes in USA)

[@carolewestlake4603]

Is the Calculator conversion only on iPhones?

[@aMaeChicdoParquinho]

This was a breath of fresh air!!! Not those same old tip..,this were actually good and new to me! I knew only about 4 of those! Thank you! 🤩🤩🤩

[@camdendavid]

Glad it was helpful :)

[@conniekershaw4412]

Does the airline flight number text only work for iPhone not Android?

[@camdendavid]

Just on iphone for now

[@MollyBrown-b2t]

@@camdendavid I sent it as a test to my other Iphone and it doesn't work, and I don't see how it could if you don't have some kind of link associated with it.

[@MGA19a]

Tip #2 only works if people you send flight info use iPhone too ...

[@alexandermeijer]

good stuff!

[@jgulinello1]

Love the tips. Did not know about the calculator.

[@camdendavid]

Hope it helps :)

[@sarapugh6700]

i did already know most of these tips, but only because i'm a crazy you-tube researcher and watched hundreds of videos LOL - it's great that you have all these tips together in one easy place!

[@grl57]

CAVEAT!! When using the management company versus Airbnb be 100% sure you will be using the location. We used a management company because it was 500.00 cheaper. However we had to switch because of the seaweed problem (varies each year and this year was bad (smelly) but couldn’t determine it until the date got closer ). They dinged us bad!!

[@camdendavid]

Great point!

[@Arthur-S]

Golden tips!! Excellent video... subscribing now!

[@camdendavid]

Welcome to the community!

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Great tips! Calling one's bank from abroad can be costly. Not all banks that have collect call are free. How do you get around that??? Thanks.

[@camdendavid]

Haven't found a way around that (yet)! I'll keep you updated though :)

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

how about opening a digital bank account like venmo cash app or current and use that when abroad

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

Thanks a lot, these are great. Don't know if I can ask this here, but... I'll try if that's ok. A phone question. I'm in Canada, and I would pay $15 a day for international roaming. Going on 2 week trip to Maui (USA) soon. How do i get my travel (airline, hotel) notifications (i.e. if the plane is leaving later) or my Boarding Pass onto my phone if I switch to an E-sim and not my regular phone number with which i booked all of my trip?

[@camdendavid]

Hmm, great question. Do you have an iphone? I imagine most of those notifications will come through via email -- if that's the case, the eSIM will give you data to use your email. If the notifications come through as SMS, it could be a different story. There might be an option with the airline/hotel where you can request to receive updates by email. I hope that helps and hope you have a great time in Maui!

[@warrenr.johnson7990]

I think I knew 8 out of 10. I have found that Airalo does not work on my phone or in my country. Evidently, it is not universal. I will check out your alternative. Great video. I'm signing up for Tuesday Travel Tip. Thanks!

[@camdendavid]

Welcome to the community!

[@diannalocke997]

Thank you! Very helpful!!!

[@camdendavid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conniekershaw4412]

Size wise, there's no difference between the Epika and the other adapter. The Epika is more compact considering you don't have to have all the extra pieces and no prongs stick out.

[@camdendavid]

It depends on which block model you're using but you're correct. I find the Apple adapter stays in the wall better and charges fast that the Epika. Both are great depending on the use case :)

[@lilmissteddy]

Foreign phones wont work in aus for communication or emergency calls. As their imei it blocked in Aus. Since the 2g and 3g shutdown. If the phone isnt aus made and the imei code doesnt fit with aus phones its automatically blocked. Best to stop at a post office here and buy a cheap local phone and local prepaid sim instead to make sure ur able to use ur phone.

[@JoseGarcia-oo4mc]

Excellent

[@alisoncrista1799]

Google FI is free data and calls world wide. You must be a user before you go though. You can't just pick up the phone for one month. I'm going to Mexico and I've got two phones with Google Fi to have a backup. I'm not going to get toward any more than I do at home, and the second phone was only $10 a month additional on my plan.

[@camdendavid]

Great option for folks who take a few trips a year! Unfortunately, they won't allow full-time travelers to utilize the plans :(

[@MashaB-pk8hl]

By booking directly, you are losing the protection AirBnB promises but often fails to deliver. I prefer booking directly.

[@thingizi64]

Very helpful tips! How much do i tip for free tour?

[@isabelenau3934]

Speaking of paying by tapping your card…that’s how my card information was stolen in the US on my way to Europe. Apparently, that’s what my bank told me, some “businesses” will alter those machines to capture images of your card. Now I’m cash and travel cards all the way, with very few exceptions