Another tip is wear at beanie or cap at the airport when going through security put all the items from your pockets in the hat so when your at the other side just lift your hat grab your stuff and goooooooooooo
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Haha brilliant 😅
@serevaetse4 жыл бұрын
Wayne Mccammon haha omg I thought you meant put the hat back on with all the stuff inside still and I was like oh nooooo hahaha
@janezhou75692 жыл бұрын
1. Unlock your phone 2. Download local map for offline access 3. Bring several bank cards, curve is good (discount code: BANAN) + local currency before arrival 4. Buy travel insurance, world nomad is good for bagpackers 5. Check travel vaccinations Flights 6. Drink up before flight 7. Liquids below 100ml 8. Weigh your bag before leaving for airport 9. Check in online before getting to airport (in case of overbooked flights) 10. Travel with an open mind, be respectful
@CarolinSoldOut4 жыл бұрын
You can also use a bar of soap for body and hair wash :) won't get you in trouble for limits on liquids, won't spill and is good for the environment. :))
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Yesss! Great tip!
@gerdpapenburg70504 жыл бұрын
No need to buy a special weighing scale for your baggage. You step on the scale in your bathroom, then do it again and carry your bag, the weight difference will show whether you are within the weight limits of your airline.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Haha that is indeed another way of doing it (if you have a bathroom scale 😉)
@susie22514 жыл бұрын
Works from home I guess (if you can actually hold your case and have a scale). But what about the return trip home or other additional flights when you’ve probably bought things along the way and don’t have access to your home scale?
@wassuplaura14 жыл бұрын
Your hair is looking lush! 😍
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laura 😊❤️
@quickdry34 жыл бұрын
related to the "100ml only" - travel with a bunch of large ziplock bags. In addition to being generally handy for keeping wet stuff separate, if you _do_ forget that your favourite water bottle is full and security won't let you tip it out... just empty it into a ziplock bag, seal it up and hand over the squishy bag of fluid. It's cheeky, but it beats chugging the bottle, or leaving the queue.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Haha I've never seen anyone do this, but fair play if it works!
@routeless79644 жыл бұрын
We're currently travelling Central and South America and documenting this on our channel and have the following tips as well: 1. Research a place before you go. It may sound obvious but some people just arrive in a city and plan to just wing it there. This can be great sometimes (we admit to doing it) but it may mean you miss out on some great activities or places there and if you don't research areas or transport, could cost you more with accommodation and getting around. 2. Carry on luggage. When we told people we were travelling 9 months with just carry on they thought we were crazy! However, you really don't need THAT much stuff and when you're walking up a hill or running for a bus you will be thankful for a lighter load. Also, you don't have to pay any luggage fees if you're planning on flying during your travels so saving some extra cashhh :) 3. Shampoo bars. They are smaller so take up less room than bottles, last for sooo long and also don't have any plastic packaging so better for the environment - woo! 4. Let your bank know you're travelling. In addition to all the advice on cards, just give your bank a quick call or message on social media to let them know what area you are travelling and for how long. Some banks you can even do this through their app. It just saves the risk of your card being blocked and the hassle of spending time you could be travelling and enjoying yourself, trying to sort it out.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@susie22514 жыл бұрын
On #4, recently all my banks have stopped the practice of taking down your foreign travel plans now. They tell you on their site to not bother calling in. As I understand it, it’s something to do with advanced fraud detection techniques of analyzing your prior purchases like plane tickets or something that they already can tell if it’s validly you or not. I’m pretty sure it’s nefarious big brother stuff, but it is what it is I guess.
@Catyren4 жыл бұрын
If you’re on a long term multi-country trip it’s a good idea to keep about $100-150USD emergency cash stash, one of the strongest currencies so you can always exchange it anywhere. The more often you exchange money the more you lose to conversion and fees. So better to just exchange it when you really need it, rather than going to money changers every time you switch countries. Also research which countries need you to exchange money before you leave the country, assuming you have cash left over. I got caught with this. Couldn’t exchange my Nepalese rupees in denominations below 1000 outside of the country. Lost about $30. I’ve heard Laos is another one where this happens.
@haley67684 жыл бұрын
Cuba as well your not supposed to leave the country with their money! I got back to Canada with about 150$ cad worth and couldnt exchange it!
@MaleneRohden4 жыл бұрын
Great video, with really relevant stuff! A few extra tips: When leaving your country, remember to turn of data on you phone (no big surprise-bills) and instead go on Settings -> Phone -> wifi call connected. That way you can use your phone for calls (when you have wifi). When going on long trips I tell my bank before leaving, that I won't be having any income for half a year, and that it is fine that my visa is begin used in eg. Indonesia, so my risks of a blocked card fells a little less. When going to third world countries or countries at risk of eg. earthquakes for a longer time I register to an official government list (in Denmarks it is called danskerlister / Danes list), so if something should occur in this area, the government will know that you are there, and try to get you home. I don't know if something similar exists in other contries though?
@Busha694 жыл бұрын
the signing up for the government list does exist in other countries...it does in my country at least (Slovakia). I'm in Japan for a year and so I signed up. They do send warnings too if something big is expected to happen (like the typhoon Hagibis).
@4KExplorer4 жыл бұрын
12: your passport
@vanessagreen96372 жыл бұрын
I didn’t realize they could bump you from the flight if you aren’t checked in yet. I always check in early just so it’s one less step when I get to the airport, but now I have a real reason to do it as soon as the notification to do so pops up on my phone.
@aleks-tx2vx4 жыл бұрын
The amount of times I forget to weigh my bag is crazy ! Thanks for the tips I have sooo many holidays coming up, thanks !
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊❤️
@passionspotatoes91824 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about that offline map tip, thanks!!
@AnnaRobert4 жыл бұрын
this video thumnail reminded me to weight my bag, thank you! I've been happily stuck in Costa Rica bc of the virus and I'm coming home tomorrow, this saved me a bit of anxiety at the airport
@jht094 жыл бұрын
Your awesome I have never backpacked yet but a few more of your videos and I maybe hooked and have to go I’m 34 and slightly sheltered i am from the US
@stelakusar50592 жыл бұрын
The current link for the Curve card in the description does not work anymore:( Do you happen to have a new one? Love all the tips btw!
@amberjadeharding32414 жыл бұрын
Shampoo bars are great to avoid the liquid restrictions for hand luggage
@britt2bree74 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for the curve card tip ! Iv used your code and look forward to getting my card for my next backpacking trip
@kerela9 Жыл бұрын
I am so glad you mentioned downloading google maps and being able to track your route journey. Great advice with all the info mentioned. Thanks so much.
@Thebethybethx4 жыл бұрын
Loved this! I work in travel and all flights are over booked! airlines rely on passengers no showing! It’s just to make sure they have a full flight!! Sucks so bad!!!
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Crazy! And crazy how most of the time, it totally works
@susie22514 жыл бұрын
Backpacking Bananas If business travelers ever disappeared, the whole system would fall apart. They are the ones buying the fully cancellable tickets and change their minds up to an hour beforehand.
@backpackingwithchrissy74754 жыл бұрын
And don't forget your passport! Triple check that you have that before you leave! I know a few people that have had to turn back quickly to grab it hahahaha
@lucilasandoval30844 жыл бұрын
I've just been backpacking Costa Rica very much inspired by your travels and found a chain of great hostels called Selina, they are absolutely amazing, comfortable and just have everything for backpacking and I made a me talk note to tell you cos there are some in Southamerica and you'll probably really enjoy them.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Already booked into a Selina!! I'm really looking forward to it!
@sirlancelot1484 жыл бұрын
I’m obsessed with your outro. Such a feel good channel you’ve got!
@PocketTrailblazer4 жыл бұрын
Go travel bottles are by far the best! Such a great tips video- even though I’ve been travelling for a decade, this was still helpful- awesome work Christianne, xx
@tijay85074 жыл бұрын
Take a couple of empty spare bottles and jars for the onward and return flights, maybe shop around for smaller scales lol x
@celestelmcdonald Жыл бұрын
I checked in online for my flight online 24 hours prior and I was still bumped off - got back on to my flight as my perscrpirion medication is illegal in some countries.
@Heyfunnygirl4 жыл бұрын
These tips are suuuuper useful as these are things I always forget to do 😅😅
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of us forget them! 😅❤️
@AJamal-yj6nl4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! I didn't even know curvva exists, so much covenient for me as I have many cards!
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
It's great!!
@dnnnforfordnnn78384 жыл бұрын
I'm bummed, the curve card isn't available in the US!! D:
@ZackBackpackingAroundTheWorld4 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used a SIM card internationally. In America we have T-Mobile and they have unlimited international data roaming. I used to have Verizon and would go to Canada all the time and my data overages were stupid high. And that’s why I switched to T Mobile. Not sure if UK has a phone plan that’ll incorporate travel addiction into the plan.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Haha a 'travel addition' plan, if only 😅. We have the network Three which is best for international travel and cover you in a fair few spots over Europe and also in Australia but sadly not the whole world (and most places I find myself travelling)
@FootprintsForTwoTravel4 жыл бұрын
Almost at 100K! Amazing inspiration for us!
@AlexisMelea3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE OFFLINE MAP TIP!!!!!
@sirlancelot1484 жыл бұрын
All of these are things I already do! Glad to know I do the same things as a seasoned backpacker 😁
@as0205_4 жыл бұрын
Great video! And this video would've been so helpful when I was traveling lol 😂 I had to learn from my mistakes hehe 😜
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Haha well learning from your own mistakes really is the best way to learn!
@jamesthomasparker4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! Made notes in my note book before I go on my first solo backpacking trip around Thailand early next year!! 😁 keep up the good work! your vids help me and many others out there a lot!! 🙂
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Yay! That's so exciting 🙌🏼 my pleasure ❤️
@RoamwithRach4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so useful and informative!!
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@wabeebe4 жыл бұрын
They say curve card is coming to the USA but not available as of today
@nashhadid4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks!
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Pleasure 😊
@pamelagenereux41464 жыл бұрын
Ok I just found your youtube channel and OMG the offline map trick..... I always screenshot the google info and I end up with so much photos.... Thank you so much!!! :)))
@TheHerothief4 жыл бұрын
not even going anywhere at the moment, just love your videos
@billmccaleb74814 жыл бұрын
Hydrating for flight is a great tip. Aircraft air conditioning removes up to 80% of the humidity from the air. Very important to drink water while flying. Word of the day, kerfuffle. Also, still waiting for my bum bag...are orders for the U.S. taking longer?
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
That's a wild statistic! Hahaha kerfuffle is a fantastic word 😅 and yes! International deliveries take a bit longer, it should be with you soon! Check your spam inbox if you haven't received the shipping confirmation email yet xx
@billmccaleb74814 жыл бұрын
@@BackpackingBananas I have the order confirmation but not the shipping confirmation. Hmmm.
@vanessargipson4 жыл бұрын
I never received my shipping confirmation either but I just received my package in the mail yesterday. As for how long it took, I ordered my stuff on October 31st.
@kristinefiorilli24684 жыл бұрын
Curve app does not support the US. I was super excited to sign up for this
@seandesmond55604 жыл бұрын
Great tips lovely Christie!!! ❤👍
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Sean
@sunip73184 жыл бұрын
Loving your hair colour! (And videos of course! ) 😊
@MirVida4 жыл бұрын
You’re a legend. Thanks for reminding me to unlock my phone!
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Pleasure 😉
@jazzthemess96364 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these wonderful tips 🥰
@amberjadeharding32414 жыл бұрын
With a curve card does the app need Internet to allow you to swap between bank cards?
@tap8364 жыл бұрын
What is really annoying is getting bumped even when you checked in early online.
@rice66824 жыл бұрын
Sorry for having a hard time w/ your ATM in Manila. You have excellent points to consider before travelling.
@marcusroy81854 жыл бұрын
Condoms
@FidlyBass4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff here. Good stuff 🥳
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Fidly 😊
@serevaetse4 жыл бұрын
Really wish I knew about number nine before I moved to Australia..... over 150.00 and having to send shit back home, oh my god - lesson learned the HARDEST WAY.
@kaitlynjeanne99454 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you do 🙏🏼❤️
@lobo9404 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thanks
@EJ-gi9ib4 жыл бұрын
I dont recommend carryng one bank card when travelling in case it gets lost,stolen or blocked.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Me neither! When I say I carry just the curve card, all my other cards are still with me, but just elsewhere in my bags 😊
@meganwilliams81444 жыл бұрын
Which face fake tan do you use?
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
It's Garnier ambre solair face mist 😊 honestly a game changer!
@madmadio4 жыл бұрын
Sad curve doesn’t work for Australia it would have been soooo handy hehe
@onehundredmillionstars12764 жыл бұрын
Ooh, I didn't know that, thanks!
@9.34exooberantspoons64 жыл бұрын
I'm heading to Bogota in a few weeks! Any tips and tricks, or for Colombia in general? Where are you heading after?
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Currently I got none as I'm not there yet 😂
@9.34exooberantspoons64 жыл бұрын
@@BackpackingBananas just checked out your other video and saw your plans for Colombia and Ecuador! Can't wait to keep up with your trip!
@rebekkajultved91994 жыл бұрын
What program do you use to cut your youtube videos?
@christinv65554 жыл бұрын
Hii what is your monthly budget while travelling in South-East Asia? How much should i plan for acconodation?
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Hey Christin! It totally depends on where specifically you're going. I've made a bunch of videos in the past for budgeting for different countries in South East Asia xx I also recommend watching my recent video of planning my South America trip as in that video I go through how I plan my accommodation and how I generally work out a budget for any destination x
@christinv65554 жыл бұрын
@@BackpackingBananas i'm planning to fly to Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and maaaybe Australia.. i am struggling with my budget at the moment. I don't know how much i should plan, since everyone is saying different things..
@hannahstravelgram4 жыл бұрын
When will your t shirts go on sale? I really wanna buy a solo tee😍
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
We'll be restocking in December! Exact date TBC xx
@chichidoo2 жыл бұрын
her first greeting in every video is so simple and formal - in contrast to her big personality. just an observation. lol
@eimearr944 жыл бұрын
What face tan do you use? :)
@user-ps1rg9dj5t4 жыл бұрын
Hey Boo, going to s/e asia in january and will buy a local simcard! I don’t get the „unlock phone“ thing... why do you have to do it/can’t you just put in a different card? How do I do it? Thanks! Xx
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
It depends on if you bought your phone as part of a network contract or independently. Best thing to do is take your phone to your nearest phone shop and they'll tell you what to do x
@susie22514 жыл бұрын
Some countries have laws against carriers locking their phones (ie, so that they only work on the network you have a contract with), so it’s a foreign concept to a lot of people. But if your phone is locked in a country that allows it, it can usually only be unlocked if it is fully paid off and/or wasn’t bought on discount through a carrier contract. It’s because you essentially bought the phone on a payment plan from the carrier in return for agreeing to exclusively using their services for a set period.
@hollydavid694 жыл бұрын
I like your hair.
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David 😊
@kaitlynjeanne99454 жыл бұрын
Also your hair is looking amazing 🤩😚😍
@wayneskynet82654 жыл бұрын
When can i buy that solo bum bag???
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
We're restocking in December! Exact date TBC xx
@scottysaurus14 жыл бұрын
and take a bunch of bananas incase your destination don't have any
@why4624 жыл бұрын
Hi, how are you? I hope you are fine and having a good time I subscribe to your channel but after I saw your vlogs I want to unsubscribe Yes i want to unsubscribe and I want to send your youtube channel to my friends and when its 99,999 subscribers I will hit the 100,000 and after that I feel I will share your happiness you are so sweet, so nice, so friendly and you go with the flow with open-minded with excellent personality and with cute clear sweet charisma. I'm talking to you as a friend and you don't know me and that because when I saw your vlogs I felt I'm traveling with you!. I hope I will see you at any hostel in the future. Thank you so much for your Tips and all the valuable information I had a very good time with your vlogs thank you very much.
@Jessica-bt7uc4 жыл бұрын
Early squad x
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
Yeeewwwww 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
@pandanieshii4 жыл бұрын
Google just ended offline maps...
@BackpackingBananas4 жыл бұрын
What do you mean? I literally filmed this whole video yesterday 😅
@pandanieshii4 жыл бұрын
@@BackpackingBananas I have the google pixel and they just notified me that my offline maps will expire by the end of the year and will no longer be available.
@quickdry34 жыл бұрын
@@pandanieshii I think that is just the data, so after a year you'd have to update/download the map data again (otherwise you know there'd be people driving around with 5 year old map data that was horribly outdated)
@pandanieshii4 жыл бұрын
@@quickdry3 ahh I see. Okay that makes sense. Thanks!
@EmilyClaireDaly4 жыл бұрын
So good 🙌🏼 I’ve just unpacked my bag after 8 months of tour guiding/travel *(check it all out on my channel & subscribe)* and i agree that all these tips are spot on! 🦋
@captainbumface35954 жыл бұрын
Some country's require you to have a flight out of the country as well, best to check before you go.