5 Hilariously Bad Pieces of Travel Advice (you've probably followed)

[@PortableProfessional]

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[@debrawhite9923]

Does your phone have to "unlocked" to use an Esim?

[@sarahmills360]

​@@debrawhite9923yes it does, double check with your provider and you'll have to unlock it to use an esim

[@dianeschenkelberg8270]

I was the executor of my Mom's estate when she passed away. There were hundreds of dollars worth of traveller's cheques in her desk drawer. The tellers at my bank had to get a manager to figure out what to do with them. "Ya." they said, "we haven't seen these in years!"

[@michelepineau9657]

Back in the dinosaur age ( 70s and early 80s) my family always used traveller's cheques when going to the US. I'm surprised they're still available!

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

I had some issued to me in the 1990’s. Tried to get some about 15 years ago but they were discontinued. Pre-paid debit cards are so much better

[@jenniferjohnson2108]

Omg , right, travellers cheques ! Lol

[@didierdc]

My advice before taking a long trip is to eat something you've already eaten many times before without incident, or anything that is piping hot. Avoid trying a new meal, or eating at non-peak hours or eating at a new restaurant....this is not the time to experiment. And absolutely avoid ice.

[@PortableProfessional]

That's good advice! Thanks for sharing!

[@cindylewis3730]

I used traveler’s check in the 80s. Now I just used the ATM in the airport when I land. Hint-go ahead and buy something to break a $20 or else you may have to give a hefty tip to the hotel porter, the way I did in Rome.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for watching, Cindy!

[@JP-zk7ye]

I wish everyone watched these kind of video to make travelling smoother.

[@PortableProfessional]

Thank you! Glad you think it is helpful!

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

1. Street food: great in principle but (a) you’ll still get sick because there are numerous bugs that locals (or long term expats) have got used to. Always go to busy places and order only well-cooked stuff to minimise the risk. 2. Hotel buffets. Just don’t. Do you really think they’re going to throw out that glazed salmon if there’s only one scoop taken? 3. Always carry toilet paper or tissues. In many cultures these are an optional extra in public toilets. Don’t expect a sit down toilet either. This will be especially important if you ignored my Point #1 :)

[@happycruiser]

You know you are aging when you remember traveller cheques LOL..oops, I do.

[@PortableProfessional]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@vtcs1963]

I’m 60. So for my early trips in the 80’s I always had to get travelers’ Cheques. Also in order to call home we had to go to some foreign post office and make collect calls, or pour tons of change into foreign pay phones. Somehow I survived to adulthood! I’m so glad it’s so much easier now - but there was something fun in preparing for your trip by getting the travelers’ cheques. It made me feel so international when I was in my late teens and early 20s!

[@PortableProfessional]

Things have certainly changed! Some things are so much easier now. Happy travels!

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Yeahhh I’m not the only one having fun at McDonald’s 😂. It started in 1997 in Spain when I found out they sold wine and beer! I eat local wherever I go, but trying out the local interpretation of McDonald’s is fun

[@the-red-ghost]

I found a delicious chocolate muffin and milkshakes in turkey that weren't available in Kuwait but in Kuwait we have big tasty Mac arabia and chicken deluxe which I couldn't find any of them in turkey

[@vgshwk]

@@the-red-ghostin India they don’t have burgers at All why even go?

[@the-red-ghost]

@@vgshwk ???

[@vgshwk]

@@the-red-ghost they don’t sell burgers in India at McDonald’s just chicken sandwich and veggie patties

[@tammypearson4500]

Travelers checks ✅️ I feel older this morning now, lol. McDonald's Abroad ✅️ I always hope someone speaks English and usually they do! Megan puts out another great video ✅️ Happy Sunday everyone ❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks, Tammy! Have a great week!

[@vgshwk]

Usually in foreign McDonald’s you can point at the photos on the menu board if they don’t speak English and many have those self order kiosks.

[@LarryFasnacht]

Bad advise; you don’t need to take any sea sickness medication on a large modern cruise ship. Not only can they move considerably, given weather conditions, they can very quickly run out of available medication on board if the weather turns rough.

[@jieluo347]

Eating street food can be a bad idea or a good idea depending on where you visit. In places where food safety is not prioritized or enforced you can be asking for trouble. Even though the food is cooked right in front of you, you will never know where the food or the ingredients came from (e.g. gutter oil 🤮). The locals may eat them and not get sick because they've developed a strong stomach or immunity by eating it all the time. That being said, there are places where you would definitely be missing out if you skipped on the street food.

[@PortableProfessional]

So True! Be cautious when choosing where to eat! Safe travels!

[@maxwelljacobfriedman3567]

I remember eating street food whilst in Cambodia and had the shits for about ten days afterwards. Not a good idea! That said, I've also been eating street food in Thailand for as long as I can remember and haven't had a problem... yet.

[@nshackle]

Agree with the McDonalds point - always interesting to see the alternative menu items in foreign countries. I need to eat gluten-free, and have found Spanish McDonalds to be so much more accommodating including offering gluten-free beer ! 😊

[@PortableProfessional]

Gluten-free beer!? Can't say I have heard of that before! Happy travels!

[@nomadr1349]

To 1: depends. If you have an aisle sit and no hand luggage - why not? I had it couple of times - saves you a lot of hassle.

[@kariforgie457]

We do order foreign currency from our local bank before we leave. There are quite a few smaller shops in Brazil that do not have card capabilities.

[@tanyacollier5048]

Hi Megan I'm from Australia love your videos and can't wait till you bring them out each week. Back in 1986 I was 12 my parents took my sister and I to England and USA and yes they only had travellers checks but now when I go to Las Vegas I carry manly cash with a card as back up but never had to use it. And I agree with you with places to eat I'll stick to places I know McDonald's ect. As for boarding the plane we always take the back row and know when the plane is about to takeoff, I hear them say arm doors I see a row of 3 I'm gone I leave my mum one row of 3 and I jumped up and took the other( never asked) if they said anything they never did I always say ask for forgiveness. You see other people eyeing it off you have to get in first, is that selfish no I say finders keepers. Thank you Megan for your great videos. 🇦🇺❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Good to hear you enjoy watching! Thanks, Tanya!

[@barrydraper]

Your advice is absolutely brilliant! 👍 Thx!

[@PortableProfessional]

You are very welcome, Barry! Glad to hear you liked it!

[@petek5523]

Back when I first started traveling, the 70’s, travellers cheques were one of the only options we had if we didn’t want to carry cash. I also try to venture into the local McDonalds wherever I go, usually after a week or two of eating the local cuisine. It’s fascinating how different they are from the ones back home, in a good way 😊

[@isabelle3365]

I had the worst food poisonning experience after eating in a McDonald's in Hamburg, Germany. It was not in the city center and had probabily not much turn over..so your advises to go eat where there is more local crowd is so true. Thank you for your great useful videos.

[@vtcs1963]

I’ve been to McDonald’s twice in the past 28 years. The first time I got horrible food poisoning from a salad (it was actually quite tasty LOL). The second time I got an ice coffee. Both of these McDonaldses were right here in NJ!!

[@LaJessChelle]

I like boarding the plane last when I’m traveling with my kids. It’s just sooo long for them to wait. Better to get their wiggles out, and then be on the plane the shortest amount of time possible. I pack accordingly, so bags can fit under the seat and/or be checked.

[@PortableProfessional]

Makes sense with the kids! Happy travels, Jess!

[@susandevine3907]

How do you all manage to sit together?

[@LaJessChelle]

@@susandevine3907 We always fly with assigned seats, so we choose were to sit when we buy the tickets. There’s only four of us, so we can do two pairs if needed.

[@petertarantelli]

Fun video! I remember years ago when I was working at a large bank, we would sell AmEx Travelers Cheques in various currencies, that was always a fun transaction to process. Love the McD’s advice! Even in the States there are menu variations from place to place.

[@mancityfan45]

I love this video .. especially the one about food and McDonald's. Hmm, micro advice. if your plane lands and you have to get to the terminal in a bus, generally the bus doors nearest to the plane you exit, will be the ones that open nearest to the terminal building, you can save lots of time queuing behind others that were on the same plane as you, by being one of the first into.the immigration hall/queue. I did try and make a fan video about this. However, I was prepared despite me trying.

[@jerryhorn4697]

The last times I purchased travelers cheques were for my European holidays in 2005 and 2007. Travelers cheques were still available to purchase at my bank, but they were already waning into obscurity. I had no problems exchanging them for local currency at European banks. However, there were a few young bank employees who have never dealt with travelers cheques. In my own personal opinion, they do have the advantage of being safer to use while traveling abroad, instead of carrying around cash. Unfortunately, travelers cheques are now obsolete.

[@joe3eagles]

A McDonald's in Regina, Saskatchewan was my introduction to poutine. I LOVE the stuff! Though the quality of McDonald's poutine is on the low end compared to other restaurants, I still credit them with introducing me to it.

[@judithstrachan9399]

Before I moved to Brisbane in 1988, I sold travellers cheques in Sydney for several years. It was always so enjoyable talking to people who were (finally, in many cases) going on an overseas trip. The worst of their stress was often over & the excitement was mounting. I don’t think I ever had a bad customer.

[@kathrynd4912]

We also do McDonalds in every country to experience the local novelty. It started innocently and is akin to someone who collects postcards, magnets, or some other souvenir from every country they visit.

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

When my sister was living in Kuwait, she was eager to try local cuisine. But alas, she has numerous food allergies & sensitivities, she had to stick to the food options dhe was familiar with.

[@LarryFasnacht]

I planned a trip from USA to United Kingdom. My Internet provider says they have free roaming. Which is true. So I thought I would use that. When I got to the UK I discovered that it was 256KBPS! That is so slow as to be almost useless. Only text messaging and email were viable. So I went to Plan B which is to buy a local SIM. Here’s the problem. I only have an eSIM in my iPhone 14 and they only sell physical SIM cards for the pre-pay. I could have signed up for a monthly plan except that I did not have a UK address or credit card. Basically I was screwed. Holafly came to the rescue. I had a little trouble getting it activated but since then it’s been working great. Yes, it’s a little more expensive.

[@danaboatman954]

Yes on travelers checks, but its been many, many years

[@LarryFasnacht]

I’ve used travelers checks. Credit cards put an end to them. They made a lot of sense when it was either that or cash.

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

I definitely embraced the street food in Seoul, South Korea. Loved this video 😀

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

When I moved from Alberta to Ottawa in 1972, I got $400 of travellers cheques (my entire life savings!) It took over 3 days by train, and they wouldn’t cash them, so I had zero food or anyway to get food. One kind person bought me a microwaved burger on the train and a lady gave me an apple. That was all I had. And a nightmare cashing them in Ottawa. Had to go to a bank to have them cashed and in the 70’s, that was no easy feat either. Being 17, the bank wouldn’t even allow me to open a savings account. So agree on your travellers cheques advice!!

[@shereenwallace7790]

I enjoy learning about how to travel and you always have important information to share! I do feel overwhelmed with how much info there is, as I have not traveled in years, so I guess it's understandable, but I'd rather be overwhelmed with info than with none at all!!! Thank you for all your hard work for educating me!!

[@PortableProfessional]

You are so welcome! When it comes time for your travels I am sure you will be ready! Happy travels, Shereen!

[@Sullivanin]

The McDonald’s in Malaysia sold Nasi Lemak, fried chicken with coconut rice, peanuts and fried anchovies. Also durian McFlurry.

[@Sbjames1204]

I like eating at McDonald’s in Europe. They always have ice for your soda. And when I was in London on several near 100 degree days I really wanted ice. Also there is a McDonald’s in Porto,Portugal right on the Doro river. Lovely setting with outdoor tables. Great people watching. And. They had free, clean toilets with a code on your receipt. So a win. Yes, I do eat local foods. Love finding small independent food places especially food I can take with me and can eat outside. I travel a lot on my own and am in my 70’s.

[@karikitten]

Hubby and I also love checking out the foreign McDonald's to see the local menus!

[@drwindsurf]

I have used traveller's checks in the 80's but I haven't used them since. - Credit cards are so easy to use.

[@PhotoTrekr]

I've boarded last, but it wasn't intentional. Due to a series of events, none of which were my fault, I arrived at my boarding gate just as the last person in line was going through the door. I barely made it onto my flight when the door of the plane closed behind me.

[@TutoneEarthling]

Finally someone gets it right. I buy in March for Oct/Nov overseas travel. That has always gotten me the best deals. And yes, it does require planning ahead. I totally agree don't be afraid of street food but use caution and some common sense. If the food is cooked and packaged then sits outside all day until it is sold I would pass on it. But anything that is cooked fresh, or to order, I have no problem with. Also stay with the food stalls/restaurants that have the crowds. That's your first clue the food should be good.

[@josephinecronin1195]

Always used to use travellers checks. Not done so for years. My daughter is the same about international McDonald’s. I had thought about the old Tuesday tip when booking recently. Turns out Friday was the best day in this case. Who knew?

[@perrymckenna2261]

I've become and big Holyfly user and also love going to McDonald's. I just like seeing what items they have compared to the one back in Canada.

[@jimsizzles]

I did use traveller's cheques once for a business trip and it was a nightmare (it was a long time ago) and would never do that again.

[@christinabayma119]

McDonald’s strategically chooses local favorites to add to their menu. Not at all random. I love having Swedish pancakes and canelbullar in Sweden or couscous salad in Paris.

[@peterolugbodi]

I ultimately agree with you and what you're saying especially the e-sim and eating from street food which i consider not healthy instead eat local restaurants food which will help the body and not upset your stomach. Feels good to know these trips and follow them. Thanks 😊

[@jjcoolaus]

The esim can be good advice or it can be really bad depending on where you are travelling to and the price/data inclusion there. In countries where data is expensive like NZ, USA, Canada, Australia, etc it’s a good idea

[@grahamkemble3917]

I like the idea of the e-sim as opposed to paying daily international charges.

[@TeamKipp]

Yes we definitely purchased travelers checks in the 1980s & 90’s as there was almost always an American Express office in most major European cities when we traveled. Haven’t used them since then for reasons you mentioned. And a big yes in street food and eat where the locals eat!

[@cindywilkinson1610]

Yes, in 'the olden days' I have purchased and redeemed traveler's checks. What a hassle they were!!

[@guyh9992]

Backpacking in the 1980s meant traveller's cheques or nothing. There were plenty of scams in SE Asia where they were sold on the black market then reported stolen as the bank would replace them if satisfied the claim was genuine. The American Express TV ads in Australia were legendary where the harassed tour guide, a Mr Wong, assures their guest that there is an office in Hong Kong ...

[@billlong963]

Traveler's checks were a pain the last time I did it (30 years ago) because my signatures did not match exactly.

[@maxwelljacobfriedman3567]

Bubble tea in McDonald's in China was a nice discovery 😅

[@PortableProfessional]

Wow! Great find!

[@rhondillon5056]

Love the list. Street food comment: utensils may be washed in not-so-great water, which can be the source of contamination, never mind some of 'those' aprons 😊 Agree local food tests are great idea, just cautionary experience here. ❤

[@PortableProfessional]

Some of that street food is amazing! Hard to pass up!

[@viffer94]

I rarely eat McDonalds at home but will usually stop by for a meal abroad in various countries for a taste of home especially if I’m traveling for an extended period of time. The deep fried pineapple fruit pies in Thailand were delicious especially since you can’t get those deep fried pies back home anymore. Barcelona had one of the nicest McDonalds ever with marble floors and table tops and Gaudi inspired design and artwork. It was like eating in a museum. Also McDonalds has strict corporate standards in terms of what they’re serving you. I once asked a veteran traveler in rural Sumatra if I should order a burger at the local restaurant and he asked me look around, do you see any cows anywhere? 😊

[@blogauthor3375]

I have used traveler checks a lot in the past. But not for at least 25 years

[@thatcrazyuncle9195]

I was in Thailand for all of January and enjoyed A LOT of street food. Delicious and cheap. This also included insects. And I completely agree about your McDonalds statement. In Thailand the corn pie and the pineapple pie were amazing!

[@bradlevantis913]

Travellers cheques. Wow. Last saw them in the late 80’s. Ironically I have never once written a regular cheque- never once did I need one

[@cl0123]

Local McDonalds in the 50th state has some "local breakfast platters" which include rice and spam. 7Eleven's franchises here are ran by some company which has ties from Japan, and hence the abundance of Asian food selections. It's always good to try something different something "local" when visiting other places.

[@cestjane2260]

I totally agree regarding McDonalds!! India was fantastically different. I think Australia had beets in their burgers.

[@PortableProfessional]

Not sure I would like that Aussie burger! Thanks for watching!

[@the-red-ghost]

5:56 omg me too when i was in turkey i couldn't find big tasty or chicken deluxe or mac arabia but i did find milkshakes and a chocolate muffin that was so good and both weren't available in Kuwait,i also noticed that people in turkey alomst never order soda they only order ayran which is like drinkable yogurt or something and we don't have this in Kuwait Macdonalds

[@SarahMitchell-gz9uz]

Went to a McDonald's in Paris to see if the menu was as described in Pulp Fiction. Went inside snd it eas crowded so i thought i could look at the menu and leave. The restaurant was suddenly empty then and I felt obligated to order some desserts. They were good. Also went to a McDonald's in West Germany since they sell beer. Parents used traveler's checks while traveling in the 80s, and my dad found some in Grandma's house after she passed. The bank manager was able to deposit them, this happens more often than you think

[@PortableProfessional]

Always an adventure checking out McDonalds! Great to have you on the channel, Sarah!

[@jasonpayneuk]

First and only time with travellers cheques was a trip to Sri Lanka 10 years ago - definitely no need for them anymore, can you even get them nowadays?

[@aaronaustrie]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@zzkeokizz]

McDonald’s in Hawaii has saimin on the menu. And in Russia McDonald’s has a pastry shop Also, Russian McD’s had the kiosks checkouts before the US got them.

[@jolimiller1268]

Megan, yes I have done traveler checks many moons back, but not in the last 10 years or so. Digital age is great , when it works. Love your content & info. Keep up the great work.

[@PortableProfessional]

Glad you find it helpful! Thanks for being on the channel!

[@tplayspiano]

Can you elaborate on SIM cards? I do not get to travel abroad very often and am not clear on how or why they re used. Thank you.

[@TheRudymentryGuide]

Used traveler's cheques in 1993 for 3 weeks in Europe. Didn't have ATM cards, no smart phones, and the Euro was just a concept, while the EU was barely in its infancy. Times have changed. Headed back to Europe next year. And as for the food: Always bring Tums chewables and Immodium. Needed both on my trip to Colombia due to questionable street food. Best cleanse in South America! (only time there.)

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Definitely true on the Tuesday tip because I'm looking up flights daily.

[@PortableProfessional]

Yes!! Things have certainly changed! Thanks for watching!

[@vinyalonde]

Very helpful - thank you for posting this. And that comment about trying chain restaurants in foreign countries? I went to a BurgerKing in Tokyo and had a lobster bisque in a bread bowl. It was surprisingly good.

[@patrickdeady410]

I just love your you tube channel, Megan! It is always so informative and provides the latest best methods to fly, go, and succeed, in international travel! I will be keeping your advice in mind for my trip to New Zealand in 3 weeks!

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks so much , Patrick! Have a wonderful trip!

[@tessat338]

When I went on a school trip to Europe in 1982, I brought travelers cheques. When I went to Europe in 1986, I may have also brought traveler's checks. My traveling companions had their AmEx cards. When my son went to Costa Rica in 2017, he took US dollars. When he went to Taiwan in 2019, he took local currency, which we got converted for him at a kiosk in our mall.

[@catpat4754]

When I arrived in Indonesia with my school group half of the stuff left in our minibus was stolen (mainly small bags that were left, and yes half of our group had left their passport in the bus😵). We ended up in the Mcdonald next to where the bus was stolen. There I had the chance to text my first message to my parents by telling them that I was fine (not a good first line to read as a parent lol), but that our trip would be changed to get new passports for half of our group🥴The next 3 weeks were amazing but it was a rough start.😅Anyway thanks Mcdonald for being a safeheaven for tourists!

[@thanhiclez]

If you want to eat local foods but are worried about getting an upset stomach, there are pills that help lower the effects of an upset stomach, the popular one in Australia is Travelan. But the better alternative is buy colostrum bovine vitamins as that is the ingredient in Travelan and much cheaper and usually a higher dosage. Just follow vitamin dosage instructions. I got the occasional upset stomach, but would only last a few hours combined with charcoal or gastro tablets. I don't think this will help with a full blown food poisoning incident, but this definitely helped in by 6 weeks of Asia.

[@j2simpso]

Boarding last is actually good advice. It means you don't have to wait in line to board and you minimize the time spent on a cramped plane meaning more time at the lounge. Sure you have to check a bag, but that's also a time saver. It means less time going through security, less time having to find your bag in the overhead bin, less time spent moving slowly because you are lugging a suitcase around the terminal. If they lose the bag, great! It's a shopping spree on the airline's dime. If the bag comes out slow, that can also be good as some airlines will pay you if your bag takes more than 20 minutes to arrive (Alaska comes to mind here). Eating at a food cart is also a recipe for disaster as well. Often the food isn't prepared to the same sanitary requirements as elsewhere in the world. And you point out that the locals don't get sick. But have you considered why? If you are constantly exposed to these pathogens eventually you build up an immunity towards it. This is why I stick to places like McDonald's when I am abroad. There is no wiggle room. They must follow the McDonald's standard for preparing food using the same equipment and processes - otherwise they lose their franchise. Is it the most healthy food? No. Is it the most locally accurate food? No. But it won't make you sick!

[@bcrocksaz]

Always great tips, Megan. Keep up the good work.

[@mercyp7151]

Hi Megan! Don't have any travel related questions but I absolutely need to know (if you're willing to divulge) - what on earth do you use on your hair to make it look so healthy and pretty? Man, the hair struggles I have, I would love to have your kind of hair ,😊.

[@richardpoland4074]

Great travel tips as always. Could you do a video on international travel and how to get through passport control, customs, immigration etc.? I just got back from Zurich, i.e. first international trip in 15-20 years and getting through passport control, immigrations and customs was daunting task returning to the US through Newark. Wasn't sure about process to claim my bag and recheck it, i.e. wasn't sure if I had to go up to the ticket counter to recheck my bag. I didn't they made it convenient. There was a conveyor belt right after baggage claim but an inexperienced international traveler would probably appreciate a video on how to navigate the process. By the way you are beautiful and have a nice calming voice and demeanor.😀

[@markhosbrough9180]

Many years ago when I used to do fly drive holidays to Florida when I lived in England I was advised by the travel agent that when I landed and got through customs and immigration not to rush to the hire car place but to take my time and go for a meal or a snack and then go to the hire car location and by then they might have ran out of the type of vehicle you requested and will have to upgrade you

[@PortableProfessional]

Interesting approach! I wonder if it has worked for anyone?

[@markhosbrough9180]

@@PortableProfessional in the many trips I made to Florida it worked out well for me maybe five times the rest of the times they have actually held the vehicle I had booked

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

I don't know what the sim card thing is. T-Mobile has coverage in most of the countries I go to. You get a nice text when you land. "Oh you're in Athens? Here's some free 5G." Do other phone carriers not extend to other countries?

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

They often do but usually you pay through the nose for it.

[@zoepetra]

Traveling tomorrow, perfect video, just in time

[@PortableProfessional]

Have a great flight, Zoe!

[@zoepetra]

@@PortableProfessional thank you

[@davesaunders7080]

Greetings from sunny Bavaria! E sims are great but not all phones support them, I have a 1 year old decent Samsung A53 but no e sim suport. You want a beer, you can get one in McDonalds in Spain for the same price as a Coke as well as macarons etc.

[@user-nb9jm3xo8u]

A hot, freshly prepared McDonald's double cheeseburgers are much like the "Hot Now" Krispy Kreme donuts. ZEN! Oooooommm! Lol!

[@carolepeck3829]

Used travelers checks back in the day. Didn't know they were still available.

[@PortableProfessional]

Not sure how easy they are to find or use anymore!

[@patriciateague8677]

Definitely remember using travelers checks in the past. Wasn't sure they still existed. I don't miss them.

[@PortableProfessional]

Certainly not as available as they used to be!

[@lindascull6327]

Love this video ❤Hi to Ollie 🐕

[@israelmacario3853]

I agree with you about McDonalds

[@michelledorman805]

I was in Milan and from Georgia I was craving sweet tea, was excited when I saw a McDonalds so I went in to get a Mickey D's Sweet Tea only to get my hopes crushed when I found they didn't serve sweet tea.

[@danielpilachowski2424]

O yes, I have used travelers checks in the past that I purchased from AAA. I also used trip Tixs from AAA.

[@PortableProfessional]

thanks for watching, Daniel!

[@danaboatman954]

Got a Mcbier, er Mcbeer at a McDonald's in Austria once, so not all bad. 😊

[@HawaiiDave]

Thanks for the eSim suggestion. I saw your previous video about that service and it was very informative. It makes foreign travel so much easier. Also, just came back from Japan, and I LOVE McDonald’s shrimp burgers.

[@PortableProfessional]

It's my pleasure! Those shrimp burgers sound yummy!

[@JKuster87]

I've never used travelers checks since most of my purchases are at the PX, on occasion out in town and yes I know paying by card isn't smart since paying in usd may cost more than purchasing in the local currency.

[@victoriadell614]

Ha! I'm not the only one! While I don't eat a McDonalds (even at home) I LOVE going into them in other countries and reading the menu. I might buy a bottle of water just so they let me use the bathroom. But my main purpose is the menu. Hot Dogs for breakfast in Japan - yuk! Chiliburger in Salzburg. And I think Burger King in Budapest has some kind of lamb burger with alfalfa sprouts. It's a hoot! Oh and yes, my first European trip I had Travelers Checks as back up. Ah, the "good" ol days . . . not!

[@PortableProfessional]

Thanks for sharing this! Wasn't sure I would find another McDonalds fan! Happy travels!

[@LarryFasnacht]

Bad advise; buy a carry on legal size bag for your valuable camera gear. That advise becomes bad when you fly on an RJ some of which don’t have enough room in an overhead bin for a wallet! Now your expensive gear is thrown into the cargo hold with all the other suitcases, AND you have to wait to pick it up at the “gate check” before you can join your wife who is sprinting to the gate for your connecting flight to hopefully convince the staff to wait for you and your “gate checked” regulation sized carry on.

[@christybolagner8712]

I still board last. 😅 I just.prefer to board when everyone's seated and I'm a bad passenger coz Im one of those they call on the PA system.

[@AusNetFan13]

The ultimate sage for travel advice.

[@jonb3189]

Just took a flight, and surprisingly was placed in the middle seat. Noticed that the seat in front of my aisle seat was empty. Assume the person just missed the flight. Took it. No issues. No one cared. And I had a much, much more comfortable trip.

[@caveatemptor93]

I took our travelers checks in 2000 for a trip to Europe. It was the first and last time I did so.

[@igorbednarski8048]

I wouldn't necessarily recommend street food specifically, i think a more precise advise would be to eat wherever there's a high turnover. A cheap place where locals eat will generally use fresh ingredients and sell all of their stuff by the end of the day. They have no incentive to store food, so it doesn't have the time to spoil. A restaurant with a low turnover is much more likely to serve you old food. It's much easier for them to prepare stuff way in advance and store it...and they're unlikely to throw it away unless it spoils to the point of being inedible.

[@PortableProfessional]

That is good advice! Thanks for watching!

[@RiverWoods111]

Yes, we used to use traveler's checks, but these days they are not as popular because scammers can fake them. That is why they are not accepted or printed very many places. I just figured out I qualify for early boarding, so from now on, I will be boarding as a disabled person early. I get stressed out standing in line to board because people stand too close to me. It is an autistic thing, and since I am already in sensory overload from the airport in general, TSA searching me because I don't have normal body language and facial expressions and I communicate differently, being able to find my seat early will be a blessing. I always Prebook my seat if it is possible, and I am thinking about starting to purchase two seats to have a buffer between me and other people. It is not cool to have to sit on a plane with some stranger's arm touching mine. I end up sitting in a contorted position trying to avoid physical contact from my neighbors. I prefer to get off the plane last or almost last when everyone else has moved to at least the front of the plane, but there are way too many gentlemen who by the end of the flight have realized I am not normal, and assume I might need help. I appreciate though, cause getting carry-on down can be hard since I tend to overpack. I think they figure this out because we arrive and go through security and then they see me trying to navigate the airport, with no sense of direction and in complete confusion. I am highly intelligent as in Einstein's intelligence, but I have the social skills of a rock and even fewer navigation skills. I am looking into pre-check and getting the autistic card for TSA so they realize that I am not a terrorist just awkward. Yes, TSA is ableist, but also how else do they figure out if someone is hiding something than watching for odd behavior? I also figured out that I can come to the airport a day early and get a tour, but I don't know if it will show me where my gate will be the next day. I have to talk to TSA before my next trip. I am hoping that someday I will be able to do a virtual tour of an airport ahead of arriving or pull up an app that will walk me straight to my gate, and tell me where food is and what kind of food is nearby.

[@judithstrachan9399]

I hope you can get the help you need. And avoid the “help” you don’t need.

[@BasilARBYIG]

Boarding last can also prevent you from boarding at all because the plane is OVERBOOKED.